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Health NewsSanta Cruz Local2021-03-15T18:19:34-07:00

Local volunteers patrol schools for ICE agents. They need more help.
Your Allied Rapid Response seeks volunteers
‘Don’t let anyone tell you no’: Mother Rosa Dolores, the driving force and heart of Pajaro
She once dreamt of bullfighting and now fights for Pajaro
‘Unacceptable’: Cabrillo College dental hygiene program on three-year state probation
Regulators say program changed student grades and is understaffed
‘I don’t know what to do’: Santa Cruz homeless residents grapple with dwindling services
Housing Matters’ Day Services closure cuts off bathrooms, showers, water
As Watsonville Hospital relies on loans to stay afloat, long-term fix still unclear
Plus: Hospital moves to limit immigration enforcement access
A Santa Cruz nonprofit offered to step in for an embattled mental health organization. Not everyone is on board.
People First could temporarily run MHCAN’s programs

Health News > Our public health coverage starts with the pandemic and digs into issues like mental health, drug use and disparities across the county.

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Santa Cruz County supervisors approve eviction ban

Stephen Baxter2021-03-11T10:50:52-08:00March 24, 2020|

Leaders aim to prevent more homeless residents

Santa Cruz County orders residents to shelter in place

2021-03-11T10:24:45-08:00March 16, 2020|

Residents can only leave homes for 'essential activities'

Santa Cruz County braces for coronavirus spread

2021-03-04T09:37:28-08:00March 10, 2020|

UCSC classes go online, preemptive emergency declared

Syringe exchange rules changed in Santa Cruz County

Stephen Baxter2021-03-11T10:51:07-08:00December 11, 2019|

Also, supervisors protect mobile home park residents

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