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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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Podcast: How has COVID-19 hurt Santa Cruz County’s most vulnerable?

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2022-05-03T09:44:57-07:00July 31, 2020|Tags: City of Watsonville, Coronavirus, economy, health, housing, jobs, Live Oak, San Lorenzo Valley|

Four voices from the margins

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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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Santa Cruz County school reopenings hinge on state

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:50:16-08:00July 19, 2020|Tags: Coronavirus, Gail Newel, health, Pajaro Valley Unified School District, Santa Cruz City Schools, Soquel Union Elementary School District|

Teachers, parents, students weigh in-person instruction

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COVID hammers Santa Cruz County Latinos

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:50:17-08:00July 15, 2020|Tags: City of Watsonville, Coronavirus, economy, Gail Newel, health, housing, jobs, Santa Cruz County|

South County residents disproportionately affected by virus

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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