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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
Feds loan millions to Santa Cruz County businesses
At least $234M for farms, schools, nonprofits in Paycheck Protection Program
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 budget deficit prompts cuts, furloughs
Leaders discuss calls to ‘defund police’
Vacation rentals capped in Santa Cruz County areas
Cannabis cultivation expanded, disposable cup fee delayed, placeholder county budget approved
Santa Cruz County COVID-19 cases increase at faster rate
Family gatherings a major factor, leaders say
Scotts Valley leaders cut $1M in budget
Police chief discusses use-of-force policy
Santa Cruz council approves downtown library project
Housing, public uses possible for current library site
Scotts Valley council denies housing at toxic industrial site
Lack of development plans, uncertain cleanup
Santa Cruz County homeless service plan takes shape
Vacation rental restrictions proposed, new cell towers ahead
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
Cannabis license transfers allowed by Santa Cruz City Council
New licensees would face same standards
New rail, bus options ahead for Santa Cruz County rail corridor
Decision expected in November
Santa Cruz residents share experience with racism
Protest on West Cliff Drive draws more than a thousand
Santa Cruz residents demand police reform
George Floyd death, protests prompt community discussion on race, police violence
Scotts Valley plans for fewer budget cuts than expected
Economic forecasts look less dire after some businesses reopen
Santa Cruz downtown library decision slated for June 23
Choice between renovation and new construction
Outdoor dining permits streamlined in Santa Cruz County
County supervisors delay marijuana grow changes to June 16
Restaurants, hair salons set to reopen in Santa Cruz County
Residents vent about lost wages, freedom at special county meeting