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Meet Santa Cruz Local, part 4
Our launch party, our membership drive and our future
Santa Cruz housing money wrapped in state bill
Could city get frozen redevelopment dollars? Plus, state housing bill roundup
Main Beach homeless camp prompts curfew
But where's the solution?
How might district elections reshape Santa Cruz?
We talk to leaders and look at data
The future of downtown Santa Cruz
Developers, city leaders, shop owners discuss possible building boom
Santa Cruz tackles public restrooms
City council also kills 'Corridor Plan'
Santa Cruz City Council members respond to conduct report
Investigation validates two complaints against two council members
Meet Santa Cruz Local, part 3
On the eve of our drive, we answer your questions on membership.
Development near Dream Inn advances
We learn how local and state policy shape the number of affordable units.
Santa Cruz attempts rental housing database
Plus: updates on 5G tech, corridor plan, district elections
What can the San Lorenzo Valley learn from the Camp Fire?
We look at wildfire risk and evacuation routes.
Meet Santa Cruz Local, part 2
Kara and Stephen talk about transparency and decision making.
Details emerge in investigation of Santa Cruz City Council member
Initial document: Most allegations against Krohn are unsubstantiated
Meet Santa Cruz Local, part 1
Kara and Stephen take you behind the scenes of Santa Cruz Local.
Councilmembers Glover, Krohn respond to recall campaign
We talk with Councilmembers Chris Krohn and Drew Glover about allegations of bullying and petitioners' concerns.
Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s town hall and why locals should pay attention
We break down where your local congresswoman stands on hot issues.
City names homelessness committee
Santa Cruz's homelessness policy will be guided by a new group.
Meet incoming UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Cindy Larive
Cindy Larive shares her story and her views on UCSC's role in the city's housing crisis.
Santa Cruz rental housing task force fails to advance
Vice Mayor Justin Cummings drives the council's next steps on tenant protections.
Santa Cruz City Council steps toward balancing budget
You're going to see some cuts to city services.
What we learned from looking at Santa Cruz County’s needle exchange
How does Santa Cruz County's needle exchange program compare with other programs in the state?