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County treasurer-tax collector hours changed in Watsonville, Santa Cruz soon to follow
The Santa Cruz County Treasurer-Tax Collector has changed the hours of operation for its Watsonville office and will change the hours of its Santa Cruz location next month.
Santa Cruz police to hold meeting about use of military-surplus equipment
The Santa Cruz Police Department will be holding a virtual community meeting next week to discuss the use of surplus military equipment by the department in accordance with Assembly Bill 481. AB 481 requires public meetings prior to police acquisition of military-surplus equipment in the interest of transparency and public scrutiny. It was one of eight police-reform measures signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021 after the murder of George Floyd.
Staff of Life donates a half-ton of chicken to Second Harvest
For the fourth year, Santa Cruz County grocery store Staff of Life Natural Foods Market donated 1,000 pounds of chicken to Second Harvest Food Bank. The gift was made in partnership with American poultry company Smart Chicken. Through the Smart Chicken Smart Giving Program, the company donates humanely raised, air-chilled chicken to local food banks across the country.
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, March 20-27
Here they are, nine necessary know-abouts for the week ahead. It’s the spring equinoxious B9: ➤ Brothers Jamie and Kellen Coffis are musicians, proud sons of the San Lorenzo Valley and, now, culture creators. That’s the mission of their annual two-day mini-festival called “Coffis Space,” at Moe’s Alley. For the third straight year, right after the spring equinox, the Coffis Brothers are hosting a weekend of music, comedy, food and fun.
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Thursday, Mar. 20
Brought to you today by Event Santa Cruz Join us for an energizing and insightful day at the Santa Cruz Small Business Camp! This all-day event is crafted to inspire, educate, and empower local entrepreneurs. Get your tickets today! >> Good morning! It’s Mar. 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will be partly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 64 with a low of 41.
Morning Lookout: Sparks fly over realtors' housing measure; Trump cuts hit local schools, citizenship program
Good morning, folks. It is Thursday, March 20 – looking like a nice one around Santa Cruz County, with more sun than clouds and temperatures in the low 60s.
Yes, new housing in the city of Santa Cruz is meeting goals - here’s the proof
Quick Take Santa Cruz City Manager Matt Huffaker and Economic Development and Housing Director Bonnie Lipscomb want to set the record straight on occupancy rates for affordable housing in Santa Cruz. They admit the city could do a better job reporting occupancy rates of new affordable housing units to the public, but insist the buildings are filling and the city is meeting its state reporting obligations.
‘I want to reassure the public,’ parklets and outdoor dining are staying in Santa Cruz
Outdoor dining is an integral part of Santa Cruz’s cultural and economic landscape, and I want to reassure the public that the City of Santa Cruz is working to keep the downtown parklets and private property outdoor dining and seating spaces open. This will benefit everyone — the public who love eating outside and the businesses who have come to rely on them through these trying economic times.
Guest Commentary | Library project key to solving affordable housing crisis
By Bonnie Lipscomb It’s no secret we are in an affordable housing crisis in Santa Cruz. This is an issue that affects every corner of our community. We need housing for workers to live closer to their jobs in the city, reduce their carbon footprint and increase their quality of life. We need housing for young families with children who would like to be able to put down roots, and for seniors who would like to be able to live out their golden years in a place they’ve called home for decades.
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