Santa Cruz County settles $2.2M lawsuit in Tamario Smith jail death
New sheriff discusses jail upgrades, mental health care
New sheriff discusses jail upgrades, mental health care
State mandate uses county dollars, doesn’t fund services or housing
County, city leaders expect to award money at Nov. 19 meetings
Lawsuit likely if Measure Z is approved
Contract negotiations ongoing since June
Potentially harmful chemicals applied hundreds of times
Less money for road repairs, fewer public health staff proposed
Plus: County supervisors seek feedback on cannabis laws
Newsletter briefs for the week of March 10
Measure N would allow medical center purchase
Clean syringe access drops overall
Land, building acquisition planned with $116 million