Explainer: Public pension debts in Santa Cruz County
Despite reforms, local governments struggle with underfunded retirement payouts
Capitola voters to weigh sales tax hike
Projected budget shortfall blamed on inflation, pension costs
Santa Cruz city leaders to consider higher fees, potential new taxes
Unfunded pensions help drive projected budget deficit
Santa Cruz city budget shows signs of recovery, but long-term problems persist
Pension costs remain more than 10% of General Fund spend
Santa Cruz sales tax, living wage proposals fail
City voters could decide on sales tax increase in 2022
Santa Cruz council could tackle sales tax proposal, living wage
Special meeting could happen July 27
Scotts Valley city services, construction could get boost
Budget uncertain for affordable housing rules, public works building
Scotts Valley leaders consider risks, rewards of pension bonds
Council members lament lack of options, looming debt
Scotts Valley leaders to explore borrowing more money for pensions
New Target store in works; city steps toward Town Center plan