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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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How Alameda County addresses mental-health crisis response

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Police reform series: 911 alternatives in Santa Cruz County, East Bay

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Budget uncertain for affordable housing rules, public works building

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Police reform series: Non-police responses targeted by Santa Cruz County group

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Reports need $17 million, ‘timeout’ called

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