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WEBSanta Cruz County settles sales tax lawsuit, outlines spending Money expected to improve roads, parks, homeless response Watsonville council member found liable in child sexual assault lawsuit Jimmy Dutra ordered to pay $1.1 million, remains on Nov. 5 ballot Cycling upgrades proposed for Scotts Valley Drive Scotts Valley City council to consider design options Sept. 18 City staff seeks input ...
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WEBJury out in Watsonville council member’s sexual assault trial. By Jesse Kathan | September 13, 2024 | Tags: City of Watsonville, Featured, Jesse Kathan, Jimmy Dutra, Nov. 5 2024 election, Santa Cruz County Superior Court, Watsonville City Council. Jimmy Dutra accused of molesting 12-year-old in 2005.
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WEBFeb 28, 2019 · Santa Cruz Local is a watchdog news organization serving Santa Cruz County. We believe that journalism is a public good, and more people need to watch our public institutions. We had a “soft launch” in January, and have been releasing pilot audio episodes to begin building an audience. We’re working …
What triggers a homeless camp sweep in Santa Cruz County?
WEB13 hours ago · About 1,850 people in Santa Cruz County are homeless, and 80% live in tents, vehicles or on the street, according to the 2024 Point-in-Time count completed in February. The county has about 345 shelter beds, and the City of Santa Cruz has two managed camps with space for up to 165 tents. The city also runs a 24-hour safe parking program at the ...
Guide to Local Government launches - Santa Cruz Local
WEBOct 1, 2021 · Residents pack a meeting in the Santa Cruz City Council chamber in 2019. (Kara Meyberg Guzman — Santa Cruz Local file). Santa Cruz Local has a new resource page called the Guide to Local Government.. It describes the nuts and bolts of how local government works — how city laws are made, when and where city councils meet, and how you can make your voice heard.
Homelessness survey reveals some common ground in Santa Cruz …
WEBOct 8, 2021 · SANTA CRUZ >> As part of Santa Cruz Local’s series on homelessness solutions, we surveyed 116 housed and unhoused people from Sept. 2 to Oct. 7. The surveys took place in person and online, and included homeless-service providers, formerly homeless people, residents in neighborhoods and …
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WEBAug 30, 2024 · Government News >. Santa Cruz Local delivers deep, nonpartisan coverage of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors and city councils in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley and Capitola. We distill local government decisions in an easy-to-read format and demystify county and city policy with our explainer stories.
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WEBJul 23, 2020 · Meet Santa Cruz Local Part 7: Our 2020 vision Progress on the COVID battle in Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz Local Answers: Your questions on testing