Santa Cruz County braces for state mental health funding shift
Homelessness, substance abuse prioritized, while overall funds are reduced
Dominican Hospital and retirement community object to housing development
A proposed six-story apartment complex in Live Oak spurs health and safety complaints
Santa Cruz County Supes roundup: Measure Q, Kratom, RV rules
New tow and scrap law could be illegal, ACLU says
County could scale back proposed health cuts
Layoffs remain in budget
Missing FEMA money strains Scotts Valley city budget
Reserves may drop by $5 million
Pajaro Valley school district grapples with shrinking budget
Fewer dollars for salaries, more money for facilities with bond money
4 housing rezones in Live Oak, Corralitos delayed by Santa Cruz County Supervisors
Unmet state deadlines could spell further loss of local control
Millions in mental health services slashed in draft county budget
Peer-run mental health group would likely shutter
Vacant shops prompt new rules in Downtown Santa Cruz
Plus: Wharf repair plans approved, fire department merger to be studied
Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Central Fire explore merger
Study expected to consider more shared services
Santa Cruz City Council to weigh wharf repairs
Bike lanes, military equipment policy also to be considered
Capitola council rejects Park Ave. bike path proposal
Despite higher cost for transportation commission, many residents want trail in rail corridor