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A New Year, a New Direction
It seems a fit time to start the New Year at the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, celebrating the return of the sun as the days lengthen in coming months. Even better, we get to cele...
Watsonville Wetlands Watch
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Planning Commission pushes for more affordable units
City officials promise more affordable housing and assure Santa Cruz’s ‘eccentric charm’ will remain intact
New laws banning toxicity testing on dogs and cats, and making rental housing more pet friendly are among a slate of new animal welfare legislation signed by Gov. Newsom in September.
Plus: Santa Cruz council approves water tie with Scotts Valley
There's too much parking! Why a new law, AB 2097, cutting back on parking space requirements in new housing and business developments could be a game changer for the climate, and the housing crisis.
One woman lost her job and couldn’t pay rent, and then found herself in a battle with her landlord, who didn’t believe her story and threatened eviction.  A family financially affected by the Covid-19 pandemic found themselves battling a landlord …
The proposal ensures that developers adhere to specific standards for housing, whether low-income or otherwise
Rules aim to streamline development, comply with state law
City voters to decide Measure N in Nov. 8 election
WATSONVILLE—Earth-moving equipment is carving up three lots off of Freedom Boulevard to make way for more than 200 affordable housing units set to be completed by nonprofit developers over the next two years. MidPen Housing is leading projects on Miles …
New state dashboard compares development times
WATSONVILLE—The addition of around 4,000 new housing units over the course of 25 years. Two-way traffic on Lake and Beach streets. A completely reimagined industrial district on Walker Street. A network of pedestrian “paseos” that provides safe walking paths. The …
Would the measure generate enough money for the county to make it worthwhile?
Council questions costs of proposed tax on vacant homes
As California insurance companies have revoked the fire policies of thousands of homeowners, the state has taken steps to get them covered again.
Opponents cite environmental concerns
While advocates look for solutions, field workers try to make a better life for their families.
Similar tax in Oakland generated money, prompted changes
Expansion would add housing, connections to beach, new Warriors arena
Gov. Newsom and the state legislature should consider allocating $40 billion of the state's $97 billion surplus to subsidize the building of low-income housing.
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