Stephen Baxter Archives - Santa Cruz Local

Santa Cruz County jobs rebound, but housing costs, aging population remain challenges

By Stephen Baxter|2024-08-13T16:55:21-07:00June 28, 2024|Tags: Andy Stone, business, economy, employment, Featured, jobs, Santa Cruz County, seniors, State of the Workforce, Stephen Baxter|

State of the Workforce report highlights trends, solutions

Photo essay: UC Santa Cruz students urge divestment from weapons makers

By Stephen Baxter and Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo|2024-08-13T16:58:30-07:00May 10, 2024|Tags: divestment, education, Featured, Gaza, investment, Israel, Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo, Stephen Baxter, UCSC|

Sacramento State starts socially responsible investment policy

New housing projects in Aptos, Freedom, Santa Cruz

By Stephen Baxter and Nik Altenberg|2024-08-13T17:01:58-07:00March 18, 2024|Tags: cannabis, County of Santa Cruz, Featured, health, housing, March 5 2024 election, Nik Altenberg, Scotts Valley City Council, Soquel, Stephen Baxter|

Plus: County supervisors seek feedback on cannabis laws

School measures adopted in Live Oak, Happy Valley, Davenport

By Stephen Baxter|2024-08-13T17:02:51-07:00March 5, 2024|Tags: elections, Featured, happy valley, Live Oak School District, March 5 2024 election, Pacific Elementary School District, Stephen Baxter|

School measures sail toward wins in March 5 election

Martinez and Bradford to face off in November for District 5 Santa Cruz County supervisor seat

By Stephen Baxter|2024-08-13T17:03:11-07:00March 5, 2024|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, City of Scotts Valley, County of Santa Cruz, elections, Featured, March 5 2024 election, San Lorenzo Valley, Stephen Baxter|

Martinez holds lead

Koenig defeats Faulkner for District 1 Santa Cruz County Supervisor

By Stephen Baxter|2024-08-13T17:03:19-07:00March 5, 2024|Tags: County of Santa Cruz, elections, Featured, Lani Faulkner, Manu Koenig, March 5 2024 election, Santa Cruz County Supervisors, Stephen Baxter|

Official results posted April 2

Sales tax hikes for Santa Cruz County, city adopted by voters

By Stephen Baxter|2024-08-13T17:03:26-07:00March 5, 2024|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, County of Santa Cruz, elections, Featured, March 5 2024 election, Stephen Baxter|

Measures K and L

CZU Fire rebuild process honed by Santa Cruz County leaders

By Stephen Baxter|2023-10-19T11:47:29-07:00March 14, 2023|Tags: CZU Lightning Complex Fire, housing, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Stephen Baxter|

New appeal process, shorter reviews in the works

Strides and stalls in Santa Cruz County homeless plan

By Stephen Baxter|2023-12-01T11:18:40-08:00February 28, 2023|Tags: chronic homelessness, homelessness, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Stephen Baxter|

Rental assistance vouchers gain traction with landlords

Downtown Santa Cruz library project advances

By Stephen Baxter|2023-12-01T11:19:36-08:00February 24, 2023|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, downtown library, downtown Santa Cruz, Stephen Baxter|

City council to weigh potential parking changes

Soquel Drive bike lane project expected in summer

By Stephen Baxter|2023-02-21T17:33:05-08:00February 16, 2023|Tags: Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Stephen Baxter, transportation|

Improved traffic flow, safety on tap

Coastal Commission staff outlines hopes for West Cliff plan

By Stephen Baxter|2023-02-24T09:31:03-08:00February 10, 2023|Tags: California Coastal Commission, Stephen Baxter, West Cliff Drive|

Public meeting set for Feb. 13