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What’s the status of Project Roomkey?
Santa Cruz Local answers your COVID-19 questions
How deep is Santa Cruz County’s economic downturn?
New rules, fewer visitors ahead for Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Health Officer previews new, looser COVID rules
More outdoor activities would be allowed, but beaches closed for certain hours
Santa Cruz Local Answers: How can UCSC help with COVID testing?
Campus project could increase local capacity by hundreds of tests per day
Santa Cruz Local Town Hall: Medical leaders talk hospital capacity
Drs. Larry DeGhetaldi, David Ghilarducci share insight on COVID projections
State, local leaders share factors for easing COVID shelter order
County still lacks 50 ventilators for potential peak
Our 2020 vision for Santa Cruz Local
Santa Cruz Local staffers discuss where we're heading and how you can help
Progress on the COVID-19 battle in Santa Cruz County
Health officials encouraged by latest projections
New Santa Cruz City Council members sworn in
Katherine Beiers, Renee Golder replace recalled members
Santa Cruz Local Answers: Your questions on COVID testing
Who gets tested? Why is the county rationing tests?
‘Everything’s homework now’
Santa Cruz County families, teachers and school leaders adapt to online learning
Santa Cruz County COVID-19 hospital demand projected to exceed capacity
Health officials urge residents to stay home
Global lessons for Santa Cruz in the COVID-19 response
What can we learn from solutions in South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore?
Santa Cruz County medical capacity to face coronavirus test
County epidemiologist urges residents to stay home
Coronavirus spreads in Santa Cruz County
County epidemiologist talks testing capacity
New episode: Two Santa Cruz council members recalled, unofficial results show
Official results expected by March 31
Vote March 3: Santa Cruz City Council recall, Chris Krohn’s seat
Chris Krohn, Katherine Beiers and Don Lane discuss their stances
Vote March 3: Santa Cruz City Council recall, Drew Glover’s seat
Candidates Drew Glover, Renee Golder, Tim Fitzmaurice discuss their stances
Vote March 3: The District 1 supervisor race
We hear from incumbent John Leopold and challengers Manu Koenig, Mark Esquibel, Benjamin Cogan
Vote March 3: The District 2 supervisor race
Becky Steinbruner takes on incumbent Zach Friend
Vote March 3: The People’s Agenda
We asked more than 200 people: What do you want local candidates to talk about as they compete for your vote?