Plus: Reported crime drops, pride flag to be raised
Wood chipping, defensible space programs aim to reduce risks
Aging workforce, high housing costs and a lack of childcare are among the challenges
Westside winery event led to money questions
Plus: November ballot initiatives take on Downtown library, empty homes
Student group laments online courses, lack of counselors, police presence
Plus: Road, park, facilities improvements on tap
Cities show mixed progress on current targets.
Plus: Homeless shelter plans change
Dial ‘988’ to start in July, but non-police response remains limited.
Planners ask for feedback through early June.
Plus: Affordable housing project and military equipment list approved.
Justin Cummings, Ami Chen Mills and Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson discuss housing, rent assistance and more.
Despite appeals, council rejects proposal to loosen rules.
Answers to readers’ questions about Measure D
New program aims to lower costs for Medicare patients in Santa Cruz County
Input wanted through April 15.
District boundaries debated for Beach Flats and UC Santa Cruz.
Program aims to connect students, teachers, families.
Plus: New rules for sidewalk vendors, small homes.
