As a major CalTrans construction project that would displace 100 unhoused people looms, city and county leaders are writing Gov. Gavin Newsom, urging him to free up state money — or even use of the National Guard — in the clearing of the large encampment near Highways 1 and 9.
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Santa Cruz proposes law to end camping in parks, beaches and downtown areas inhabited by homeless people
The proposed ordinance the Santa Cruz City Council will consider on Tuesday would ban camping and outdoor living in a large part of the city. If passed, it isn’t “going to solve the homelessness crisis that we have, but it will be one tool that we can use,” one city official says.
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‘Moral imperative’: Santa Cruz County sets goal of getting all homeless families sheltered by end of year
County leaders want to prioritize services for homeless families with children, saying the idea of finding housing or shelter for all 120 such families is attainable.
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Before Hwy. 1 widening can start, large Santa Cruz homeless camp must move. But where will it go?
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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California schools report fewer homeless students, alarming advocates
‘Invisible’ homeless students may be missing out on services they need.
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Judge rules city can’t clear San Lorenzo Park homeless encampment amid COVID-19 concerns
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Judge extends order, letting San Lorenzo Park homeless camp remain until Jan. 20
Judge Susan van Keulen this week further ended a temporary restraining order that prevents the city of Santa Cruz from shutting down the San Lorenzo Park homeless encampment. She is still weighing what long-term action to take.
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Judge extends ban on breaking up San Lorenzo homeless camp for a week
“This is a community that has strong interests on both sides, and that is not lost on the court,” Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen said Wednesday afternoon of the San Lorenzo Park situation.
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Homelessness, affordability pillars of Koenig’s swearing-in speech, but what about Rail Trail?
Santa Cruz County has to lead when it comes to dealing with homelessness, including building new housing and developing new work programs, said Manu Koenig, the county’s newest supervisor. But he said little about his trail-only vision.
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Judge orders Santa Cruz to stop clearing San Lorenzo Park homeless encampment
The city of Santa Cruz was sued by homeless residents and the Santa Cruz Homeless Union on Wednesday morning over the city’s order demanding an encampment at San Lorenzo Park be cleared before Jan. 6. A judge approved the restraining order later in the day.