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Teacher layoffs could be delayed, Pajaro Valley superintendent says
March 15 notice deadline may pass, more reserve money tapped
School districts grapple with declining enrollment in Santa Cruz County
Pajaro, Soquel, Scotts Valley leaders discuss money challenges
Santa Cruz wildfire plan aims to coordinate evacuations, water delivery, resources
Plus, a city budget update
President’s order casts uncertainty on Santa Cruz County rail trail money
$19.5 million grant hangs in balance
Workforce board aims to solve Santa Cruz County employment problems
Public forums in January, February
Rent hikes to be tackled by Santa Cruz City Council
City law could define rules for expiring below-market-rate units
Santa Cruz council to consider new Miramar restaurant on wharf
Wharf rebuild decision remains months away
Santa Cruz County law enforcement can’t block immigration raids, but some pledge not to cooperate
Activists clarify rights of undocumented California residents
Capitola City Council to consider future of Monte fireworks show
Plus, mayor’s replacement to be discussed
Red tape slows flood relief money in Pajaro
Receipts needed for goods bought years prior
3 takeaways from Santa Cruz County election results
Potential changes for roads, rail, schools
Scotts Valley school bond pulls ahead by 11 votes
More ballots to process before Dec. 3 deadline
Child care, Meals on Wheels could be reduced with local funding changes
County, city leaders expect to award money at Nov. 19 meetings
Santa Cruz County election results hold, except Pajaro school board
Updates due 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15
Pajaro Valley school board could shake up as 3 incumbents trail
Split continues over ethnic studies contract
After Trump win, Santa Cruz County leaders affirm support for immigrants
Legal protections outlined in letter, event
Slipping Live Oak school bond stalls plans for teacher housing
District leaders expect to target 2026 ballot
Scotts Valley election results: Lind, Clark, Jett lead council race
Scotts Valley school bond gains razor-thin lead
Aromas-San Juan school bond heads toward passage
Tri-county Measure D would issue $44 million in bonds
Bonny Doon school bond glides toward passage
Money would aid repairs, resilience