Climate change plans outlined by Santa Cruz County, city leaders
Strategies describe emissions reductions, disaster preparation
Pesticide use near schools prompts calls for more transparency in Santa Cruz County
Delay in state alert system risks children’s health, advocates say
Santa Cruz County housing projects for homeless advance, Sheriff’s Office to launch data dashboard
Plus: Live Oak parking program killed, more Watsonville hospital money approved
New food waste collection in Santa Cruz County: Costs, timing and details
Santa Cruz city residents to get pails, other areas to mix food waste with yard trimmings
Watsonville City Council candidates respond to voters’ questions
Vanessa Quiroz-Carter, Frank Barba discuss housing, jobs, youth programs and more
Agreement approved for 100% affordable housing project in Watsonville
Mayor opposes plan because of traffic, service costs
Watsonville voters want progress on rent, jobs, youth programs
Residents discuss their priorities in the District 2 council election
Watsonville committee calls for more police transparency
Recommendations include potential new police auditor, youth programs
Homelessness survey reveals some common ground in Santa Cruz County
Survey highlights needs, questions, barriers
Santa Cruz County power outages prompt call for investigation
Plus: Proposed Pogonip farm to be discussed
State aims to triple housing production in Santa Cruz, Monterey counties
Santa Cruz meets most building goals as Capitola, Scotts Valley lag
Advocates target police cuts as Watsonville budget decision looms
Proposed reductions would follow Salinas, Richmond