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Santa Cruz County school reopenings hinge on state

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:50:16-08:00July 19, 2020|Tags: Coronavirus, Gail Newel, health, Pajaro Valley Unified School District, Santa Cruz City Schools, Soquel Union Elementary School District|

Teachers, parents, students weigh in-person instruction

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COVID hammers Santa Cruz County Latinos

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:50:17-08:00July 15, 2020|Tags: City of Watsonville, Coronavirus, economy, Gail Newel, health, housing, jobs, Santa Cruz County|

South County residents disproportionately affected by virus

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Podcast Ep. 81: Reducing harm in Santa Cruz County law enforcement

By Stephen Baxter|2022-05-03T09:45:03-07:00July 15, 2020|Tags: Andy Mills, City of Watsonville, David Honda, Editor's Picks, health, jail, Justin Cummings, race, Santa Cruz City Council, Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, Santa Cruz Police Department, Watsonville City Council, Watsonville Police Department|

Could more mental health crises be handled without police?

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State could shut bars, indoor dining in Santa Cruz County

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:50:20-08:00July 10, 2020|Tags: Coronavirus, Gail Newel, health|

Case clusters in workplaces, skilled nursing facilities play role in local COVID-19 uptick

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Santa Cruz County COVID-19 cases increase at faster rate

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:50:23-08:00June 30, 2020|Tags: Coronavirus, Gail Newel, health, Santa Cruz County|

Family gatherings a major factor, leaders say

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Podcast Ep. 80 How to be social but safer during the pandemic

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2022-05-03T09:45:14-07:00June 26, 2020|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, Coronavirus, economy, Gail Newel, health, Marm Kilpatrick, Santa Cruz County|

Infectious disease expert shares advice

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Capitola council cuts money for senior care groups

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T16:56:00-08:00June 12, 2020|Tags: Capitola City Council, City of Capitola, Coronavirus, economy, Ed Bottorff, elections, Elections 2020, health, Jamie Goldstein, Kristen Petersen|

Council decides against tax hikes on ballot

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Santa Cruz County COVID-19 case increase worries health leaders

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:50:29-08:00June 12, 2020|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, City of Watsonville, Coronavirus, David Ghilarducci, economy, Gail Newel, health, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency|

South County essential workers among hardest hit

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Tough decisions: Child care during a pandemic

By Santa Cruz Local|2022-05-03T09:45:20-07:00June 7, 2020|Tags: child care, Coronavirus, economy, health, Mimi Hall, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz Local Answers|

Parents, providers worry about risk of viral transmission

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Scotts Valley plans for fewer budget cuts than expected

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:44:35-08:00June 4, 2020|Tags: City of Scotts Valley, Coronavirus, economy, health, Scotts Valley City Council, Tina Friend|

Economic forecasts look less dire after some businesses reopen

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Restaurants, hair salons set to reopen in Santa Cruz County

By Stephen Baxter|2021-03-11T10:41:49-08:00May 29, 2020|Tags: Bruce McPherson, City of Santa Cruz, Coronavirus, economy, Gail Newel, health, John Leopold, Mimi Hall, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Zach Friend|

Residents vent about lost wages, freedom at special county meeting

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Santa Cruz County to apply for rules relaxation Friday

By Kara Meyberg Guzman|2021-03-11T10:50:34-08:00May 28, 2020|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, City of Watsonville, Coronavirus, David Ghilarducci, economy, Gail Newel, health, Mimi Hall, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency|

Health leaders wary of COVID-19 rebound; Beach hours to remain