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Fire evacuations expand to Ben Lomond, Davenport
Authorities describe evacuee resources, ‘worst case’ dry weather, smoke
Santa Cruz city budget outlook worsens
Sales tax hike, reduced services possible
Santa Cruz County supervisors approve reserve spending
Eviction ban extended, beach closures adopted, vacation rental rules tightened
COVID speeds homeless coordination in Santa Cruz
Council eager to renew deal with Santa Cruz Warriors
Money trail outlined in Santa Cruz County, city races
Manu Koenig tops John Leopold in donations in county supervisor race
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
Watsonville, Santa Cruz to start police reform committees
City groups aim to address residents’ concerns
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
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