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WEBSep 26, 2024 · Santa Cruz Local Election Guide launches Ballot measures explained, candidates pressed on voters’ top concerns Santa Cruz County supervisors to weigh ban on filtered cigarette sales Enforcement could start in 2027 Would Measure N demolish a Live Oak senior center for teacher housing? Bond aims to raise $45 million for workforce housing Architects describe 6-story apartment proposal on ...
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WEBOct 4, 2024 · Santa Cruz County settles sales tax lawsuit, outlines spending. By Jesse Kathan | September 23, 2024 | Tags: Bruce Holloway, County of Santa Cruz, Featured, Jesse Kathan, March 5 2024 election, newsletter briefs, taxes. Money expected to improve roads, parks, homeless response.
Santa Cruz Local Election Guide launches
WEB4 days ago · Santa Cruz Local’s newsletter breaks down complex local topics and shows residents how to get involved. The guide has taken the top issues brought forth by the voters, and compressed months of interviews and research into a user-friendly format. Find side-by-side comparisons on issues like roads, housing, child care and many other topics.
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WEBNews > Fair, accurate and nonpartisan news about Santa Cruz CountyGovernment, housing, environment and health are our bread and butter. Want to understand the biggest issues facing our county and hunt for solutions? Read on.
Central Fire to pay out nearly $1 million in firefighters’ brawl
WEB23 hours ago · LIVE OAK >> After more than a year in court, Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to a firefighter who alleged that his coworkers attacked him and district leaders retaliated against him for speaking up about unfair treatment. The settlement comes as the district seeks voter approval for $221 million in bonds for facilities and equipment with Measure R ...
Capitola City Council aims for Capitola Mall redevelopment
WEB1 day ago · The mall’s redevelopment into hundreds of new homes is part of the city’s state-mandated Housing Element of the city’s General Plan. Capitola must permit 1,336 new housing units by 2031, and more than half of those units are to be rented below market rate for very-low and low-income residents. State authorities set income limits annually.
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WEBSanta Cruz Local is a watchdog news organization serving Santa Cruz County. We believe that journalism is a public good, and more people need to watch our public institutions. We had a “soft launch” in January, and have been releasing pilot audio episodes to begin building an audience. We’re working towards an official launch this summer ...
Guide to Local Government launches - Santa Cruz Local
WEBOct 1, 2021 · Residents pack a meeting in the Santa Cruz City Council chamber in 2019. (Kara Meyberg Guzman — Santa Cruz Local file). Santa Cruz Local has a new resource page called the Guide to Local Government.. It describes the nuts and bolts of how local government works — how city laws are made, when and where city councils meet, and how you can make your voice heard.
How to get a 2023-2024 COVID vaccine and flu shot in Santa Cruz …
WEBWe depend on locals like you to make a meaningful contribution so everyone can access our news. CVS Pharmacy at 600 Front St. in Santa Cruz has updated COVID-19 booster shots and flu vaccine. (Allison Gasparini — Santa Cruz Local) Last updated: October 2023 COVID-19 vaccine information About 29.5% of Santa …
Downtown Santa Cruz library plans move forward
WEBDec 15, 2021 · Original plans for the Downtown Santa Cruz Library included a ground-floor library with housing above and an adjacent parking garage. The new plans show a two-story library of 30,000 to 35,000 square feet with an entrance and lobby on Cathcart Street. Textured glass on the second level aims to provide natural light.