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Mass vaccination clinic for teachers likely to be delayed
Santa Cruz County's vaccine supply is the limiting factor
Updated: What the stay-at-home order means for Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz Local answers your questions
Santa Cruz needle exchange group sued
Private outfit blamed for syringe litter, advocates say they prevent disease
Santa Cruz County COVID case uptick prompts tighter rules
Vaccine expected in December for Santa Cruz County patients, frontline workers
More in-school instruction planned for January in Santa Cruz County
‘Hybrid’ model expected to include online, in-person K-12 public education
COVID rules loosen for businesses in Santa Cruz County
Expansion of in-person teaching not expected until January, superintendents say
San Lorenzo Valley water tanks need repair after wildfire
Mudslide threat maps due in about two weeks, risks could last years
Parts of Boulder Creek without water due to wildfire damage
Official says water district lost half of stored water
Eviction protection for Watsonville tenants extended to Jan. 15
City council reverses earlier decision
Santa Cruz County supervisors approve reserve spending
Eviction ban extended, beach closures adopted, vacation rental rules tightened
Families, close contacts blamed for COVID spread
Glitches lead to likely case undercount in Santa Cruz County
Scotts Valley council approves $100 tickets for face covering violations
Drive-in movies, more outdoor dining on tap
Santa Cruz County Supervisors approve $100 tickets flouting mask rules
Mental health specialists to be added at homeless shelters
Podcast: How has COVID-19 hurt Santa Cruz County’s most vulnerable?
Four voices from the margins
Santa Cruz County schools to open online only
Santa Cruz City, Live Oak, Scotts Valley school leaders await details from state
Santa Cruz County school reopenings hinge on state
Teachers, parents, students weigh in-person instruction
COVID hammers Santa Cruz County Latinos
South County residents disproportionately affected by virus
State could shut bars, indoor dining in Santa Cruz County
Case clusters in workplaces, skilled nursing facilities play role in local COVID-19 uptick
Santa Cruz County COVID-19 cases increase at faster rate
Family gatherings a major factor, leaders say
Capitola council cuts money for senior care groups
Council decides against tax hikes on ballot
Santa Cruz County COVID-19 case increase worries health leaders
South County essential workers among hardest hit