Vocal neighborhood opponents turned out at a discussion of a Project Homekey project on the border of Aptos, Soquel and Capitola, but so did fervent fans of affordable housing. That project would add 36 units to an area that is unaccustomed to growth.
(June 29, 2022) → Read the full Lookout Local reportSanta Cruz County has been granted a second Project Homekey award: a $10.7 million grant to build a 36-unit apartment building in Soquel.
(June 17, 2022) → Read the full Santa Cruz County Sentinel reportCouncil 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
Much has been made about the persistent disagreement between Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers over how to put money back in the pockets of Californians reeling from high gas prices and the rising cost of living, but what about …
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.
Students pushed off campus, some to their cars.
City attorney told to draft law for potential November ballot measure
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