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Scotts Valley council aims to cure ‘painful’ budget cuts during pandemic

March 3, 2021 By Kara Meyberg Guzman

City staff, services among 17 priorities

Vaccines came slowly for most vulnerable in Santa Cruz County

March 3, 2021 By Jerimiah Oetting

Deaths ‘may have been prevented’ at senior living facilities

Capitola council targets partnerships with Scotts Valley, school district

February 26, 2021 By Stephen Baxter

City leaders choose budget priorities

Potential new rules ahead for homeless camps in Santa Cruz

February 24, 2021 By Kara Meyberg Guzman

Tents could be allowed in Moore Creek, Pogonip, Arana Gulch and DeLaveaga Park

Two apartment projects approved in Watsonville

February 24, 2021 By Stephen Baxter

Dozens of units to be added to Main Street, Freedom Boulevard

New committees address police reform in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County

February 19, 2021 By Stephen Baxter

Goals include uniform treatment of residents, improved mental health response

Scotts Valley leaders consider risks, rewards of pension bonds

February 18, 2021 By Kara Meyberg Guzman

Council members lament lack of options, looming debt

Does more housing mean more water demand in Santa Cruz County?

February 15, 2021 By Jerimiah Oetting

Water authorities say it’s doubtful, based on historical data

Tent camp could be removed at Highways 1 and 9

February 10, 2021 By Kara Meyberg Guzman

Three-story Seabright rentals approved despite appeal from neighbors

UC Santa Cruz Long Range Development Plan draws critics

February 6, 2021 By Stephen Baxter

Housing promises, water use questioned with growth

Pushback on potential water district merger in San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley

February 5, 2021 By Jesse Kathan

Board members say consolidation could raise efficiency

Train options push ahead for Santa Cruz County rail corridor

February 4, 2021 By Stephen Baxter

Business plan to detail potential money sources

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