Some cities in California want to put restrictions on Senate Bill 9, a new law that aims to increase development in single-family home neighborhoods.
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Santa Cruz City Council rescinds denial, set to reevaluate 831 Water St. project
While the fate of Santa Cruz’s first SB 35 project could be legal entanglements for the city, there are signs that the…
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Community collaboration leads to Housing Now
It takes the whole community working together to help those experiencing homelessness find pathways to permanent housing. One new program, Housing Now, moves people beyond the temporary shelter provided through state programs like Project Roomkey and into more permanent housing.
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Inside Lookout: Celebrating our first birthday and moving boldly into 2022
In this month’s newsletter from CEO and Founder Ken Doctor, get a preview of Lookout’s ambitious student access…
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Dumpling darlings: Full Steam taking the art of puffy, spicy Szechuan delights, plus ramen, to new levels
Beyond the flavors being reached via sourcing fresh, local ingredients, Full Steam has made a commitment to providing its employees with a work-life balance previously unheard of in the restaurant business. “Nobody works full time, but we get paid like it,” says owner and chef Andy Huynh.
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State putting pressure on Santa Cruz to push forward on 831 Water Street project
The city’s first SB-35 project proposal has spurred much contentious debate over community input for mixed-use developments. Yet, as the law states, the community feedback doesn’t necessarily matter — the city needs to provide its approval or disapproval of the project within a certain time frame.
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Oversized vehicle ordinance heads to second and final vote Tuesday
An ordinance that would ban oversized vehicles from parking overnight in Santa Cruz will have its second and final vote Tuesday. Proponents of the ordinance say it is a necessary first step to address the issues surrounding RV dwellers.
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Zillow just gave up on ibuying. What’s the deal with the algorithmic home sales?
Zillow, OpenDoor and similar companies pledge a fast, hassle-free way to sell or buy a home. Are they raising home prices, and can technology keep up?
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‘It’s infuriating’: Why Santa Cruz’s earliest ADU adopters are asking where to find their perks
The original restrictions faced by those who built ADUs when they became legal in 1986 — such as owner occupancy for renting them out, parking and setbacks — are no longer in order for today’s owners taking advantage. So why haven’t the terms been updated for those ADU pioneers?
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CZU family approved for new home in Habitat for Humanity development
Over a year after losing their rental home in the CZU Lightning Complex fire, Luke Politte and Amber Julien — along with son Leo and two dogs — will finally have a permanent spot to land, thanks to Habitat for Humanity. “It’s like a huge weight has been lifted off of our shoulders,” Julien said.