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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?

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Feds loan millions to Santa Cruz County businesses

By Matthew Renda and Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:50:19-08:00July 14, 2020|Tags: City of Watsonville, Coronavirus, economy, Editor's Picks, jobs|

At least $234M for farms, schools, nonprofits in Paycheck Protection Program

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State could shut bars, indoor dining in Santa Cruz County

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:50:20-08:00July 10, 2020|Tags: Coronavirus, Gail Newel, health|

Case clusters in workplaces, skilled nursing facilities play role in local COVID-19 uptick

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Rail operator could leave Santa Cruz County

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:50:21-08:00July 2, 2020|Tags: Bruce McPherson, Progressive Rail, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, Transit Corridors Alternatives Analysis, transportation|

Vandalism, trespassing prompt potential departure

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Vacation rentals capped in Santa Cruz County areas

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:50:22-08:00June 30, 2020|Tags: cannabis, Carlos Palacios, City of Watsonville, Coronavirus, economy, Greg Caput, John Leopold, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, vacation rentals|

Cannabis cultivation expanded, disposable cup fee delayed, placeholder county budget approved

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Santa Cruz County COVID-19 cases increase at faster rate

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:50:23-08:00June 30, 2020|Tags: Coronavirus, Gail Newel, health, Santa Cruz County|

Family gatherings a major factor, leaders say

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Podcast Ep. 80 How to be social but safer during the pandemic

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2022-05-03T09:45:14-07:00June 26, 2020|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, Coronavirus, economy, Gail Newel, health, Marm Kilpatrick, Santa Cruz County|

Infectious disease expert shares advice

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Watsonville police chief defends spending

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:50:25-08:00June 24, 2020|Tags: Cindy Czerwin, City of Watsonville, Coronavirus, David Honda, Francisco Estrada, Lowell Hurst, Watsonville City Council, Watsonville Police Department|

City council uses legal limit of reserves in adopted budget

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Podcast Ep. 79: Santa Cruz library decision looms

By Kara Meyberg Guzman and Stephen Baxter|2022-05-03T09:50:11-07:00June 19, 2020|Tags: affordable housing, City of Santa Cruz, City of Watsonville, Donna Meyers, downtown library, Downtown Plan, downtown Santa Cruz, Editor's Picks, housing, Justin Cummings, library, Sandy Brown, Santa Cruz City Council|

Renovate in place, or build new with garage, housing

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Capitola council cuts money for senior care groups

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T16:56:00-08:00June 12, 2020|Tags: Capitola City Council, City of Capitola, Coronavirus, economy, Ed Bottorff, elections, Elections 2020, health, Jamie Goldstein, Kristen Petersen|

Council decides against tax hikes on ballot

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Santa Cruz County COVID-19 case increase worries health leaders

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:50:29-08:00June 12, 2020|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, City of Watsonville, Coronavirus, David Ghilarducci, economy, Gail Newel, health, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency|

South County essential workers among hardest hit

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Election Nov. 3, part 1: Start by listening

By Kara Meyberg Guzman and Stephen Baxter|2024-01-26T14:00:35-08:00June 11, 2020|Tags: Capitola City Council, City of Capitola, City of Scotts Valley, City of Watsonville, Coronavirus, economy, People's Agenda, Santa Cruz City Council, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Scotts Valley City Council, Vote Nov. 3, Watsonville City Council|

What we heard from Lower Ocean, Beach Flats