Santa Cruz County is facing multiple economic challenges, local leaders warned at an economic conference Thursday, as housing developments stall, UCSC grapples with federal funding cuts and government agencies prepare for a potential recession amid immigration concerns.
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership
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Stark racial, economic inequalities persist across Monterey Bay, new study finds
The entire Monterey Bay region, including Santa Cruz County, is grappling with significant disparities in homeownership rates among racial groups, but is making strides in other areas when it comes to reducing inequality, such as combating food insecurity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to a recent study.