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September 20, 2022
The Footbridge Services Center to Close Most of its Services
The vital homeless nonprofit shutters just as Benchlands evictions begin
September 1, 2022
Public Weighs in on Sheriff’s Office Auditor
Community calls for more transparency in county jails and civilian committees to oversee Sheriff’s Office
August 30, 2022
Where the New District Elections System Went Wrong
Only one of the six candidates running for the two city council seats is Latinx
August 29, 2022
Public Meeting for Sheriff’s Office Auditor Set for Aug. 30
County asks for community feedback before beginning the search for an independent investigator
August 25, 2022
Santa Cruz Begins Phased Closure of Benchlands
City says the homeless encampment clear-out will be dependent on shelter availability
August 16, 2022
Two Years After CZU: Still Tangled in Red Tape
Despite promises of a fast-track process, most fire victims who
want to rebuild legally are waiting for permits
August 2, 2022
After the Benchlands, What’s Next for Homeless Solutions?
Local homeless advocates and city officials imagine answers beyond the same old encampment shuffle
July 19, 2022
Dial 988 to Access National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The three-digit number makes it easier for those experiencing any kind of mental health crisis to get help