After an ambitious remodel since it most recently changed hands in 2016, the iconic property on Fair Avenue on the Westside is on the market for $4.625 million.
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Is union labor requirement in the way of easing California’s affordable housing crisis?
What is a skilled and trained workforce, and what could the labor requirement do to California affordable housing bills in the Legislature?
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Is California still facing an eviction tsunami when the moratorium ends?
CalMatters conducted a Q&A with housing researcher Carolina Reid, who has been tracking vulnerable renters throughout the pandemic. She says the state could help renters facing eviction — if enough money gets to them in time.
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ADU changes head to County supervisors after planning commission OKs, with tweaks — what that means for you
With a few suggestions, the five-member planning commission voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend that county supervisors adopt the proposed ordinance on accessory dwelling units, which aims to address issues including the number of ADUs allowed on a single property, coastal parking requirements and owner occupancy.
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Important shovels in the ground: Sights of groundbreaking at Live Oak health care, affordable housing campus
Health care and affordable housing organizations came together with Santa Cruz County politicians, donors and community members Saturday to celebrate the groundbreaking at the campus at 1500 Capitola Road in Live Oak.
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PHOTOS: Groundbreaking at Live Oak health care and affordable housing campus
Santa Cruz Community Health, Dientes Community Dental Care and MidPen Housing are partners in the health care and housing campus under construction at 1500 Capitola Road in Live Oak following the groundbreaking ceremony May 22, 2021.(Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz) Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzRep. Jimmy Panetta speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony […]
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The continuing push to streamline Santa Cruz County’s ADU regulations: Here’s what you need to know
Santa Cruz County is mulling changes to its regulations for accessory dwelling units, sometimes called “granny flats.” Seen by some as a tool to build up the housing stock, the proposed tweaks to the rules aim to further streamline ADU development and align the county with changes in state law.
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Cash to help California renters goes unspent with eviction protections expiring soon
With eviction protections expiring at the end of June, advocates say the state needs to do more to help low-income tenants get assistance.
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What makes neighborhoods ‘distinctively Santa Cruz’? City solicits input on new development standards
The city of Santa Cruz is asking residents to weigh in on specific standards and scope for new housing developments — and is dangling gift cards for those who respond to a survey.
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Will June hearing be the end of injunction vs. city in Benchlands homeless lawsuit?
A federal judge could dissolve an injunction keeping the city of Santa Cruz from clearing a homeless encampment in the San Lorenzo Benchlands at a June 29 hearing set Thursday.
