Groups in rural Soquel, Aptos prepare for wildfire
Wood chipping, defensible space programs aim to reduce risks
Reports explain labor shortage in Santa Cruz County
Aging workforce, high housing costs and a lack of childcare are among the challenges
Campaign finance complaint dismissed in Santa Cruz County supervisors race
Westside winery event led to money questions
Santa Cruz City Council approves two district maps
Plus: November ballot initiatives take on Downtown library, empty homes
Teacher shortage continues at Watsonville High School
Student group laments online courses, lack of counselors, police presence
Scotts Valley council bans sale of flavored tobacco
Plus: Road, park, facilities improvements on tap
Home construction goals set to quadruple in Santa Cruz County
Cities show mixed progress on current targets
Downtown Santa Cruz library plans updated
Plus: Homeless shelter plans change
Rail trail options outlined in Live Oak, Capitola, Seacliff
Planners ask for feedback through early June
Challenges outlined for new mental-health crisis response in Santa Cruz County
Dial ‘988’ to start in July, but non-police response remains limited
Santa Cruz council adopts new public gathering rules
Plus: Affordable housing project and military equipment list approved
Podcast: District 3 Santa Cruz County supervisor candidates address voters’ priorities
Justin Cummings, Ami Chen Mills and Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson discuss housing, rent assistance and more