As lawsuits ensnare three housing proposals, what could it mean for the future of development in Santa Cruz County?
Developer Workbench has more than 200 proposed units tied up in court
Santa Cruz County eyes potential half-cent sales tax hike to offset federal cuts
Local taxes could be as high as 10.25% if adopted by voters
Developer and residents sue County of Santa Cruz over two Live Oak apartment proposals
Both proposals from developer Workbench invoked Builder’s Remedy
Santa Cruz County braces for state mental health funding shift
Homelessness, substance abuse prioritized, while overall funds are reduced
Supervisors draft battery storage rules in bid for local control
New Leaf Energy could seek state approval
253 below-market-rate homes on tap in Soquel
Construction expected to begin January 2026
Battery storage debate continues at Santa Cruz meetings
Industry experts speak to lithium-ion concerns
Santa Cruz County public defender wants more immigration lawyers
County budget remains barrier
Santa Cruz County invests $380,000 in child care
Forgivable loan applications due Aug. 6
Santa Cruz County syringe exchange adopts needs-based, mobile approach
Fewer discarded needles help prompt policy change
Soquel mobile home park owners seek 100 apartment redevelopment
Santa Cruz County Planning Commission approval needed
Housing Matters aims to buy Soquel Ave. motel with city, county aid
Santa Cruz Inn could provide housing for homeless