Coronavirus
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268Administrators Face ‘Learning Loss’ as Schools Prepare to Open
This “learning loss” has affected students in every age demographic, from elementary through high school.
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361Desperate for COVID Care, Unauthorized Immigrants Resort to Unproven Drugs
Unproven remedies have appealed to people in low-income immigrant communities in places where COVID-19 rates have been high but access to health...
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575Locals Express Optimism, Confusion on Big Californian ‘Opening Day’
As California set to return to “business as usual,” local residents were all over the map as far as how they said...
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671As Masks Come Off, Health Officials Eye Lagging South County Vaccinations
Officials raise concerns about slowing vaccination rates
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7375Hundreds of Advocates Urge Gov. Newsom to Expand SB91
Bill set to expire June 30; State budget deadline looms
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795Exhibit Pays Tribute to Santa Cruz High Students’ Pandemic Graduation
Exhibit highlights students of the class of 2020
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36.1K5Coronavirus: Live Updates from Across Santa Cruz County
County moves to Yellow Tier reopenings; plus the latest updates on the Covid-19 pandemic
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982Boards, Councils Prep for Return to In-Person Meetings
When and how in-person meetings will resume still to be determined
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936As Economy Reopens, Service Industry Faces Unprecedented Labor Crisis
Nationwide labor crisis compounded by California’s affordability crisis
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998Dining Leaders Reflect on Silver Linings from a Turbulent Year
From outdoor dining options to simplifying and revitalizing, dining industry is resilient
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1.1KSanta Cruz County Moving to Looser Restrictions in Yellow Tier
County will see more reopenings starting May 19
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875County Health Officials Surprised But Supportive of CDC’s Mask Guidance
Still unclear if state will also update its mask policies
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870Monolith Installations Urge Community to Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19
Local volunteer group Crush Covid aims for herd immunity
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1.2K2Hard-Earned Wisdom from the Covid-19 Pandemic
More prevention, less red tape, immediate help for those in need among pandemic lessons
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9141Local Officials Mull Next Steps for Millions of Federal Dollars Pouring In
Santa Cruz County is set to receive $52.9 million from the American Rescue Plan
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883Survey Predicts Santa Cruz County Tourism Will Return
Survey finds tourists are feeling better about planning vacations
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753Scotts Valley Distributing Nearly $350K in Relief Funding to Businesses
Scotts Valley will provide aid to about 25 or so qualifying businesses
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1.3KCovid ‘Doesn’t Discriminate by Age’: Serious Cases on the Rise in Younger Adults
Young and middle-aged adults make up a growing share of Covid-19 patients
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802Why Are Santa Cruz County’s Younger Residents Avoiding the Vaccine?
County, local activists seek to combat false claims about the vaccine on social media
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986Capitol Mum on Eviction Moratorium Extension as Renters Seek More Time
Lawmakers expressed uncertainty that there would be another extension
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821The Vulnerable Homebound Are Left Behind on Vaccination
Estimated 4 million Americans are homebound by age, disability or frailty
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862Report: Covid-19 had Bigger Impact on Black, Latinx Communities
Report notes health, education challenges and more
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1.0KJohnson & Johnson Pause Not Expected to Slow County’s Vaccine Efforts
Johnson & Johnson vaccine a small portion of what county receives
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1.1KCities Countywide Explore Permanent Outdoor Dining Spaces
Diners enjoy the cafe-like atmosphere
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1.7KNewsom: California Economy to Fully Reopen on June 15
Reopening will be contingent on hospitalization rates and vaccine supply
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1.0KSanta Cruz County Likely Moving to Orange Tier on March 31
Move would come one day before theme parks, outdoor live performances reopen
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1.1KSo You’re Vaccinated Against Covid. Now What?
Ill-advised behavior or a mutant strain of the virus could still ignite another surge
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1.0KSenior Center Helps Hundreds of Vulnerable Residents get Vaccinated
Senior Center helps more than 1,700 residents get their shot
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1.1KHow Covid Survivors Are Finding Their Way Into Politics
Many people with lives upended by Covid-19 have turned to political action
