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Firefighters protect Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Felton, Santa Cruz

By Stephen Baxter|2020-08-23T18:18:53-07:00August 23, 2020|Tags: Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Bruce McPherson, City of Santa Cruz, City of Scotts Valley, CZU August Lightning Complex Fire, Felton, Ryan Coonerty, San Lorenzo Valley, Santa Cruz County, wildfire|

FEMA relief, fast-tracked rebuilding promised

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Destruction, firefights and rescues in massive Santa Cruz County blaze

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:44:24-08:00August 22, 2020|Tags: CZU August Lightning Complex Fire, San Lorenzo Valley|

Firefighters share front-line tactics, federal leaders call for backup

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Firefighter force nearly doubles to battle ‘historic’ Santa Cruz County blaze

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:50:03-08:00August 20, 2020|Tags: Ben Lomond, City of Scotts Valley, CZU August Lightning Complex Fire, Felton|

At least 50 homes destroyed, 48,000 residents displaced

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Fire evacuations expand to Ben Lomond, Davenport

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:50:06-08:00August 20, 2020|Tags: Ben Lomond, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Boulder Creek, CZU August Lightning Complex Fire, Felton, San Lorenzo Valley|

Authorities describe evacuee resources, ‘worst case’ dry weather, smoke

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Santa Cruz city budget outlook worsens

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:41:26-08:00August 18, 2020|Tags: Coronavirus, Donna Meyers, economy, jobs, Justin Cummings, Martin Bernal, Santa Cruz City Council|

Sales tax hike, reduced services possible

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Santa Cruz County supervisors approve reserve spending

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:50:07-08:00August 18, 2020|Tags: Becky Steinbruner, Coronavirus, economy, eviction, Gail Newel, Greg Caput, health, jail, Jim Hart, jobs, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, vacation rentals, Zach Friend|

Eviction ban extended, beach closures adopted, vacation rental rules tightened

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COVID speeds homeless coordination in Santa Cruz

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-19T19:06:28-07:00August 11, 2020|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, Community Advisory Committee on Homelessness, Coronavirus, Cynthia Mathews, Sandy Brown, Santa Cruz City Council, Santa Cruz Warriors|

Council eager to renew deal with Santa Cruz Warriors

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Layoffs, service cuts in Santa Cruz County budget

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:50:08-08:00August 11, 2020|Tags: Carlos Palacios, Coronavirus, economy, Greg Caput, Jim Hart, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office|

Law enforcement, rehab programs slashed

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Scotts Valley council approves $100 tickets for face covering violations

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:44:27-08:00August 5, 2020|Tags: Coronavirus, economy, health, Jack Dilles, Jim Reed, Tina Friend|

Drive-in movies, more outdoor dining on tap

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Santa Cruz County Supervisors approve $100 tickets flouting mask rules

By Stephen Baxter|2022-03-16T16:33:22-07:00August 4, 2020|Tags: census, City of Santa Cruz, Coronavirus, economy, Gail Newel, Greg Caput, health, homelessness, John Leopold, rentals, Ryan Coonerty, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors|

Mental health specialists to be added at homeless shelters

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Watsonville, Santa Cruz to start police reform committees

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:50:15-08:00July 24, 2020|Tags: Andy Mills, City of Watsonville, David Honda, Santa Cruz City Council, Santa Cruz Police Department, Watsonville City Council, Watsonville Police Department|

City groups aim to address residents’ concerns

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Podcast Ep. 81: Reducing harm in Santa Cruz County law enforcement

By Stephen Baxter|2022-05-03T09:45:03-07:00July 15, 2020|Tags: Andy Mills, City of Watsonville, David Honda, Editor's Picks, health, jail, Justin Cummings, race, Santa Cruz City Council, Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, Santa Cruz Police Department, Watsonville City Council, Watsonville Police Department|

Could more mental health crises be handled without police?