As legislation surrounding single-family home zoning in Santa Cruz is constantly changing, read up on everything you need to know about California’s new Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act, also known as Senate Bill 9.
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Posted inEnvironment
Judge pauses California luxury development over wildfire evacuation concerns
A court has ruled that Lake County failed to properly analyze how a Guenoc Valley development would affect evacuation routes in times of wildfire.
Posted inCOVID 2022
Amid surging California numbers, Santa Cruz not immune: County sees highest daily case counts yet
Over the last several days, Santa Cruz County has reported more daily cases than at any other time during the pandemic and public health experts predict it will continue increasing for the next several weeks.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Santa Cruz County schools & Omicron: Leaders share early report cards on latest ‘survival mode’
With thousands of students returning to schools across Santa Cruz County this week, school districts are having to navigate another unprecedented challenge: the highly infectious COVID-19 variant Omicron, spreading across communities.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Shelter from the storm: Santa Cruz’s Warming Center providing a basic, essential need during a cold winter
During the Dec. 13 storm, local advocate Brent Adams opened the Warming Center at Footbridge Services to help the unhoused during the inclement weather and beyond. Now he’s assessing how he can best prepare for the remainder of the winter months while also contemplating budgetary constraints.
Posted inCoast Life
A glimpse into Disneyland’s future? Disney may one day project 3-D images for individual guests
The Walt Disney Co. has been approved for a patent to project 3-D images on real-world objects in theme parks.
Posted inCity Life
BOLO Best Bets: Creep through the Omicron fog for First Friday and more
Your place to go for things to do in Santa Cruz County.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
One year later, Jimmy Panetta wants people to know that Jan. 6 was no fluke
Rep. Jimmy Panetta warned Thursday that last January’s events in Washington, and the investigation that continues to play out, cannot be taken lightly. “We must continue our responsibility to shield and strengthen our democracy,” he said.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Back to school amid Omicron: Greater emphasis on testing, improved masks from K-12 to UC Santa Cruz
As K-12 students, teachers and staff return to in-person classes, community members are feeling nervous but encouraged by the increased access to testing and improved quality of masks. While UC Santa Cruz is starting with remote instruction this week, Cabrillo College, with its later start date of Jan. 24, is planning a regular start but still closely monitoring cases.
Posted inHousing & Development
California has a new COVID mortgage relief program. Here’s how to get help
The state is launching its long-awaited mortgage relief program to help homeowners facing COVID-related money troubles. Here are the rules.
