Posts By Jacob Pierce
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Cover StoriesBest of Santa Cruz County 2020: Editors’ Picks
Celebrating some of the quirkiest, wildest and most wonderful things about Santa Cruz County
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CoronavirusHow Ready Is Santa Cruz County for the COVID-19 Surge?
After first local coronavirus death, there may be 900 additional cases
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CoronavirusSanta Cruz County Smoke Shop Open, Despite COVID-19 Warning
831 Smoke Shop stocks up on toilet paper, bottled water and cleaning supplies
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NewsHomeless-Oriented Housing Aimed at Saving Lives and Money
Inside Housing Matters’ plan for permanent supportive housing in Harvey West
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CoronavirusManaging the Coronavirus Response Effort in Santa Cruz County
COVID-19 cases continue rising as officials urge social distancing
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CoronavirusGrocery Stores Introduce Senior-Only Shopping Hours
Staff of Life’s senior-only hours will be 8am-9am, Monday-Friday
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CoronavirusHealth Officer: If You Don’t Want to Break the Law, Stay Home
As county issues order, coronavirus leaves service providers scrambling
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NewsWhat School Bond’s Probable Failure Means for Cabrillo College
Assessing early election results, including Santa Cruz’s recall race
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News2020 Primary Election: Recall Results, Congress, Local Measures and More
Wins, losses and too-close-to-call March 3 races in Santa Cruz County
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A&EJacob Pierce Thinks He’d ‘Be Good at That’ Comedy Stuff
News editor to try his hand at stand-up with special coaching from comics
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Food & DrinkHow Expert S.T. Young Prunes a Fruit Tree
Also: What is the prettiest fruit tree, really?
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NewsMarch 3 Voter Guide: Meet the Candidates
All about the campaigns for Congress, the recall, judge and more
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Cover StoriesLessons on Polarization from Journalist Ezra Klein
What Santa Cruz and the rest of the nation can learn from “Why We’re Polarized”
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NewsSanta Cruz Public Radio Alum Sean Rameswaram Explains the News
Former KUSP reporter’s “Today Explained” podcast is celebrating two years and 500 episodes
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With Big Spending and an Endorsement Fight, Recall Heats Up
In surprise vote, UCSC College Democrats endorse recall of Drew Glover
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A&EHawktail’s Instrumental Bluegrass Soars
The band’s following has grown thanks in part to Spotify recommendations
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Food & DrinkRawake Vegan Expands from Ghee-Like Spreads to Cakes
Vegan Gold isn’t ghee, but it tastes good on popcorn
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NewsOutdoor Educators Work to Be More Inclusive on Queer Issues
O’Neill Sea Odyssey partners with Diversity Center on new training
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NewsThe Ongoing Grade Standoff Between UCSC and Striking Grad Students
Administrators say they can make an offer once instructors and TAs submit grades
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Foodie FileGrey Bears and the Perks of Giving Away Free Food
What volunteers get out of food distributions for the needy
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NewsWith Santa Cruz Recall Underway, New Candidates Wade Into Race
Despite dissenting votes and election complaint, City Council recall heads to March 3 ballot
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A&EDoes Supervisor Zach Friend Talk Too Much Trash?
Politician returns to the Planet Cruz stage at DNA’s Comedy Lab
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NewsFormer Mayor Cynthia Chase Is Moving to Oakland
Chase, who’s left the sheriff’s office, sounds off on the city’s approach to housing
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Food & DrinkLocal Teacher Takes on Industrial Agriculture
Retired teacher-turned-novelist Mary Flodin shines a light on pesticides near schools in her new book, "Fruit of the Devil"
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A&ERelive NFL History with Jerry Rice
Hall of Fame wide receiver comes to Bookshop Santa Cruz on Thursday, Nov. 7
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NewsA $27 Million Vision For Downtown Santa Cruz
An architect models how much the city can do with its library and parking plan
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NewsThe Real Battle Over Downtown Santa Cruz Parking
The city's proposed parking garage and library project hints at deeper divides over housing and transportation
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News‘Thank God For A Generator’: County Tested By PG&E Blackout
Confusion reigned after PG&E turned off the power for more than 37,000 locals
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Food & DrinkOpen Farm Tour Expands For 6th Year
Weekend event adds extra day and new farms
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NewsWomen’s Rights Group: Reconsider City Council Censure
CPVAW defends female city staffers, as council moves forward with mediation
