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Published 12 hours agoWhy Bright Plaza matters for Santa Cruz’s housing future
Bright Plaza has become a talking point in the city of Santa Cruz’s debate over housing, development and neighborhood change. The site could eventually hold more than 200 affordable homes, along with space for local businesses. Here, Workbench owners Jamileh Cannon, Tim Gordin…
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Published September 18County housing market remains steady as Federal Reserve hikes interest rates
The Santa Cruz County housing market held no surprises in August, with buyers and sellers remaining quite active as summer winds down. However, on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve hiked short-term interest rates by a quarter-percent — a move that many experts and markets predicted…
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Published September 14Carmageddon: Capitola City Council approves short-term repairs for Stockton Avenue Bridge to extend lifespan
The Capitola City Council approved a short-term repair for the Stockton Avenue Bridge that city officials say is likely to extend the life of the aging structure by roughly 10 to 15 years. The bridge spanning Soquel Creek near where it empties into Monterey Bay is 93 years old,…