Among those surveyed, about 40% were experiencing homelessness for the first time, which is roughly a 10% increase from 2024, ...

Santa Cruz County’s rise to the top didn’t occur in a vacuum ... According to state housing elements passed in 2023, the county and its four cities must collectively construct almost 13,000 housing ...

By Paul Brindel Santa Cruz County is recognized as the least affordable housing market in the United States due to a combination of economic factors that create a significant gap between housing costs ...

Despite some bright spots in larger sectors, County continues to suffer from stagnant employment, rising unemployment and ...