Proposed tax on empty homes debated in Santa Cruz
Similar tax in Oakland generated money, prompted changes
Similar tax in Oakland generated money, prompted changes
Students pushed off campus, some to their cars
City attorney told to draft law for potential November ballot measure
Cities show mixed progress on current targets
Plus: Affordable housing project and military equipment list approved
Final map will need Santa Cruz City Council approval
Service providers, city leaders, residents take on challenges
Plan could extend Downtown Santa Cruz toward beach
Project will provide 35 units for ‘very low income’ households
Plus: Live Oak parking program killed, more Watsonville hospital money approved
Other court cases stall student housing
Lessons from Kern County’s success