Housing Matters in Santa Cruz said it helped 427 people into homes last year. Other organizations also helped hundreds more find homes. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local file)
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Five of the highest paid Santa Cruz County employees in 2023 were Behavioral Health staff. Many employees work from the county’s Emeline complex. (Michael Warren Mott — Santa Cruz Local file)
SANTA CRUZ >> Four county psychiatrists were the top …
Santa Cruz Local newsletter briefs for the week of June 10:
More than 25 people attended a June 6 event at the Capitola Branch Library that explored some solutions to homelessness with “When We Walk By” co-author Kevin F. Adler. (Brianna Buda)
CAPITOLA >> While Kevin F. Adler was growing up …
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Manu Koenig said more of the county budget should be spent on road repairs, but other supervisors did not join him. Koenig speaks during a May 14 supervisors meeting. (Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo — Santa Cruz Local file) …
Santa Cruz Local newsletter briefs for the week of June 3:
Capitola voters could see a sales tax hike on the November ballot. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local file)
CAPITOLA >> The Capitola City Council on Thursday adopted a balanced budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1, but …
About 80 people were arrested during protests at UC Santa Cruz on May 30 and 31, police said. (Izzy Harrison — Santa Cruz Local)
UC SANTA CRUZ >> Police arrested scores of protesters at UC Santa Cruz after authorities started …
Pacific Station South, in background, is a 69-unit affordable housing complex on Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz that is expected to finish construction this summer. Pacific Station North began construction this year and its 128 affordable units are anticipated to …
The Santa Cruz City Council listens to a resident during its May 14 meeting. (Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo — Santa Cruz Local file)
Editor’s note: New to the city and county budget process? Check out Santa Cruz Local’s recent guide to local …
The Santa Cruz City Council on Tuesday approved a five-story housing project at the Food Bin at 1130 Mission St. (Workbench)
SANTA CRUZ >> The Santa Cruz City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a 48-unit housing project at the Food …
Santa Cruz Local newsletter briefs for the week of May 20:
Paul Booth, who lives off Highway 17, said his home insurance was not renewed in 2023. (Michael Warren Mott — Santa Cruz Local file)
SANTA CRUZ >> As thousands of Santa Cruz County homeowners are losing home insurance, a state …
Santa Cruz County Supervisors are expected to hold hearings on the county’s annual budget May 21-22. The hearings take place in the supervisors chambers on the fifth floor of the county building at 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz. An agenda …
The Santa Cruz City Council on Tuesday approved a permit for a cannabis dispensary at the former Emily’s Bakery at 1129 Mission St. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local file)
SANTA CRUZ >> A proposed cannabis dispensary at the former …
Santa Cruz Local newsletter briefs for the week of May 13:
More than 150 people have been part of a Gaza solidarity camp with at least 40 tents at UC Santa Cruz’s Quarry Plaza. Demonstrators have asked University of California leaders to divest from weapons manufacturers and made other demands. (Marcello …
More than 150 people have been part of a Gaza solidarity camp with at least 40 tents at UC Santa Cruz’s Quarry Plaza. Demonstrators have asked University of California leaders to divest from weapons manufacturers and made other demands. (Marcello …
A 38-unit apartment building is proposed at 844 and 850 Almar Ave. in Santa Cruz. (CRP Affordable Housing and Community Development)
SANTA CRUZ >> At a community meeting Tuesday, developers unveiled plans for a three-story building that could bring 38 …
