A state program scheduled to launch next month will set aside close to $17 million for eligible Santa Cruz County residents struggling to pay their rents and utility bills due to the pandemic. Separately, Santa Cruz County small businesses, too, can soon look forward to more financial relief.
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Everything to know about Santa Cruz’s proposed ‘outdoor living’ ordinance on homelessness
The “outdoor living” ordinance, meant to limit public camping, will move to its second — and potentially final — phase of consideration by the Santa Cruz City Council on Tuesday, March 9. In advance, Lookout dives in to the details.
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Watsonville City Council to consider plans for two new apartment complexes Tuesday
Not-for-profit developer Eden Housing is proposing a 53-unit residential development project for 1482 Freedom Blvd. A 50-unit development is proposed for 558 Main St. downtown.
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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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The ADU equation: Are relaxed ‘granny unit’ rules helping solve Santa Cruz County’s housing crisis?
California has made it far easier to build accessory dwelling units and people are making use of those relaxed laws. However, costs have gone way up so it’s not a cheap endeavor in Santa Cruz County.
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Home prices in county rise significantly amid pandemic, with Santa Cruz median price topping $1 million
The county recorded 255 sales of single-family homes and condos in December 2020. The median price came in at $797,000 — up from $725,000 from the year before. That’s a nearly 10% increase. Read how your community fared in this story.
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Battle over 418 Pennsylvania Ave. rental development in Seabright ends with project approval
Developer Workbench got the Santa Cruz City Council’s OK on the project this week, despite complaints from neighbors about the trio of planned three-story units .
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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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151 apartments, retail space and rooftop bar envisioned for Water and Branciforte in Santa Cruz
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…