Capitola & Soquel
Posted inPolitics & Policy

Capitola automatically renews contract with Flock; anti-surveillance organizers see ‘long road ahead’

Tania Ortiz by Tania Ortiz

Capitola’s contract with Flock Safety for automated license-plate readers in the city will continue for another 24 months. Meanwhile, members of grassroots group Get The Flock Out say they’ll continue to let police and elected officials in Capitola and Watsonville, which also has a deal with Flock, know about their concerns with the Atlanta-based company.

Posted inOpinion from Community Voices

Delay is driving Santa Cruz County’s housing crisis deeper

by Rafa Sonnenfeld and Janine Roeth

Santa Cruz County is falling far behind its housing goals, with most jurisdictions on pace to meet barely half their targets – or less, write housing advocates Rafa Sonnenfeld and Janine Roeth. The problem, they write, isn’t a lack of planning; it’s that high costs, fees and delays make building financially unworkable. Proven solutions such as faster approvals and lower barriers are already on the table, but action keeps getting pushed years into the future. Every delay deepens the shortage, drives up prices and pushes more residents out, they write.

Posted inFood & Drink

Leftover meals, low prices, less waste: Why some Santa Cruz County restaurants are turning to Too Good To Go

by Lily Belli

A small but growing number of Santa Cruz County restaurants and grocery stores are using the Too Good To Go app to sell leftover food in discounted “surprise bags,” helping reduce waste while recouping some costs. Customers trade choice for steep savings, and businesses say the program not only keeps food out of landfills but can also bring in new patrons.

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