Plans for the new downtown Santa Cruz library are starting to come together. Here’s the latest on the development — and what’s coming up next.
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Santa Cruz County homing in on tiny houses as a fix for big affordability issues
To tackle housing affordability and homelessness issues in Santa Cruz County, First District Supervisor Manu Koenig wants to turn to tiny homes. County leaders are agreeing to explore the idea, though the process will take time and several questions remain.
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50-unit apartment building proposed in heart of Watsonville
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Rail Trail Q&A: Passionate perspectives from both sides of these tricky Santa Cruz County tracks
In advance of a key hearing on the project today, Lookout sat down with leaders on both sides of the Rail Trail debate to discuss their perspectives on the project that has stoked fierce dialogue for decades.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
‘I’m upset. I’m sad. I’m nervous.’: Service industry reels as another stay-at-home order kicks in
From hair salons to the outdoor dining, small business owners are struggling. Stranded Beauty Bar in Seabright and Venus Spirits on the Westside are two examples of businesses pushed to the brink.
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Watsonville citizens clear on favorite downtown features. Could six new neighborhoods be in their future?
A survey asking Watsonville residents what they want out of their downtown area came back with the farmers’ market and city plaza rising above other favorites. Now, a planning firm will take that feedback and brainstorm.
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Santa Cruz County Bank announces new president/CEO
Krista Snelling is a veteran community-bank executive from the Sacramento area who says of her opportunity in Santa Cruz, “I plan to do a lot of listening at the beginning.”
Posted inCoast Life
Free 21 for ’21 virtual event: What now? What Next?
Our Wallace Baine will interview four community leaders about what lies ahead in the new year: activist Esabella Bonner, city economic director Bonnie Lipscomb, Ruby Vasquez of the Campesino Appreciation caravan, and county Supervisor Ryan Coonerty. Here’s how to sign up.
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Rail Trail 101: Everything you need to know about the county’s most controversial transportation project
A quick primer to get you caught up on Santa Cruz County’s most controversial infrastructure project, which celebrates a big milestone Thursday as a segment formally opens for bike and pedestrian use.
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The Golden State’s future? Most Californians are pessimistic
In a wide-ranging new survey of attitudes toward the economy, six in 10 residents said they expect California’s children to be worse off financially than their parents.