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County residents notified of “Erin Brockovich chemical” in drinking water

By Jesse Greenspan|2026-03-01T07:38:54-08:00March 1, 2026|Tags: Aptos, central water district, chromium six, drinking water, Featured, Jesse Greenspan, Rountree jail, San Lorenzo River, Soquel Creek Water District|

Tightened state standards prompt disclosure; officials maintain water is safe

Santa Cruz County could seek payout for water contamination

By Jesse Kathan|2025-04-07T16:07:48-07:00April 7, 2025|Tags: cannabis, County of Santa Cruz, elections, environment, Featured, forever chemicals, health, Jesse Kathan, PFAS, Rountree jail, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, voting, water|

Plus, supervisors to discuss cannabis lounges and election rules

‘Forever chemicals’ prompt water upgrades at Santa Cruz County lockup

By Jesse Greenspan|2025-02-12T15:51:55-08:00February 4, 2025|Tags: City of Watsonville, County of Santa Cruz, environment, Featured, health, Jason Hoppin, Jesse Greenspan, Jesse Kathan, Michael Beaton, Nik Altenberg, Paul Lego, PFAS, Rountree jail, Santa Cruz County Jail, South County, water|

County says water is safe amid evolving standards