Santa Cruz Weekly News
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757Students and Parents Grapple with Online Learning
Counselors say families shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help
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1.2KSevere Budget Cuts Loom for Santa Cruz County Cities
Small tourism-based towns, like Capitola, will be hit hardest
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1.1KPartial Beach Closures Aimed at Limiting Out-of-Towners
County beaches closed to many activities between the hours of 11am and 5pm
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1.0KUCSC Alum Helps Sean Hannity Take on ‘New York Times’
Fox News host enlists help of lawyer Charles Harder
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1.2KTesting Expands for California Grocery Store Workers
New Leaf tested 80 of its employees in response to a cluster of COVID-19 cases
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2.3KSanta Cruz County Bank Rushes to Protect Local Wages
The bank made six years worth of loans in 10 days
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Aptos New Leaf Reopens After Cluster of COVID-19 Cases
Seven employees at the grocery store tested positive for the coronavirus
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2.3K1When Can Santa Cruz County Resume Business As Usual?
Once governments ease off lockdowns, local companies will still be on uncertain ground
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2.0KTherapists on Surviving Loneliness and Relationship Struggles
The shelter-in-place order takes a toll on people’s social lives
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2.2KNonprofits Step Up to Prevent Hunger in Santa Cruz County
Meals on Wheels, Grey Bears and Second Harvest Food Bank all see increased demand
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2.3KNew Campaign Drives Cash to Local Business with Gift Card Sales
Round two has $25,000 in matching funds
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2.2K1Domestic Violence Calls Rise During Shelter-in-Place
Monarch Services’ emergency shelter for domestic violence victims is at capacity
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2.8K1Business Dries Up After Initial Rush of Cannabis Panic Buying
Cannabis dispensaries are considered ‘essential’ in California but can’t get federal stimulus money
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2.7K1Santa Cruz Police Cite Seven Out-of-Towners at 7-Eleven
Cops fine Fremont residents for violating shelter-in-place orders
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9.6K2New Santa Cruz Group Making Face Masks for COVID-19 pandemic
New partnership manufactures face masks to protect public
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4.3K1Down But Not Out: How Business Owners Are Surviving COVID-19
Business owners get creative as they wait out a crisis with no end in sight
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2.7KHow Strikes and a COVID-19 Shutdown Affect UCSC Students
As online learning expands, combination of the virus and protests take toll on undergrads
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2.8KOn the Frontlines of the Pandemic: Grocery Workers
With increased leverage in the workplace, grocery store are getting more protections
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8.5K4How 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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3.7K3The Early Verdict on Social Distancing Is In: It Works
Santa Cruz County Officials say shelter-in-place is ‘making a difference’
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3.0KBeers To Go: Local Pubs and Restaurants Sell Drinks for Takeout
Coronavirus shutdown prompts state to temporarily relax its rules
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6.5K4Santa 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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2.6KHomeless-Oriented Housing Aimed at Saving Lives and Money
Inside Housing Matters’ plan for permanent supportive housing in Harvey West
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2.5K1Are Santa Cruz County Students Ready for Distance Learning?
Local schools work on connecting students to classes with Chromebooks and hotspots
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3.0KManaging the Coronavirus Response Effort in Santa Cruz County
COVID-19 cases continue rising as officials urge social distancing
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6.8K2Grocery Stores Introduce Senior-Only Shopping Hours
Staff of Life’s senior-only hours will be 8am-9am, Monday-Friday
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1.8KNuz: The Lesson from Panetta’s Path to Easy November Run-off
Adam Bolaños Scow ranks third in his effort to unseat the current congressmember
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5.9K4Health 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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3.3K1How Coronavirus is Affecting Santa Cruz Artists and Organizers
With widespread cancellations, no one can say when events will be safe again
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15.1K3Slowing the Coronavirus’ Spread in Santa Cruz County
Health officials confirm county’s second case of COVID-19
