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Monitoring invasive beetles in Santa Cruz County

Invasive beetles put native trees at risk

Watsonville City Council approves new restrictions on Flock cameras

Reduction in cameras, changes to data retention policy, and more

Watsonville leaders to discuss Flock contract

Meeting Tuesday evening, how to submit public comment

Bracing for El Niño: County looks to better forecasting, more alerts, road work

Heavy rain, landslides, flooding all possible

Capitola council candidate concerned over indoctrination of children by pro-LGBTQ+ educators, governments

Candidate TJ Welch reaffirms support for the LGBTQ+ community despite scrutiny

Moss Landing battery facility reignites 1.5 years after fire

Shelter-in-place warnings for nearby residents

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Independent oversight possible for Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

Patrick Riley2021-12-10T15:34:55-08:00December 10, 2021|

County supervisors, sheriff expected to collaborate in January

Stephen Baxter2021-11-19T18:41:15-08:00November 19, 2021|

Independent oversight, use of force policies among key differences

Jesse Kathan2021-11-16T21:00:51-08:00November 16, 2021|

Vanessa Quiroz-Carter, Frank Barba discuss housing, jobs, youth programs and more

Kara Meyberg Guzman2021-11-03T14:17:42-07:00October 26, 2021|

Residents discuss their priorities in the District 2 council election

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