News
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997In Santa Cruz Race, Sonja Brunner Headlines Election Surprises
A look at some of the elections updates across the county
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1.2KState Increases Covid-19 Restrictions in Santa Cruz County as Cases Rise
County on Sunday reported 109 new cases of Covid-19
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8491Citizen Commission to Study Needle Exchange, Public Health
Covid-19 pandemic caused scheduling delays
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1.0KJoe Biden Supporters Dance It Out on Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz
Liberals say they hope new president champions empathy and science
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1.2K6Lookout Local: Ken Doctor’s False Narrative About Santa Cruz
Media pundit Ken Doctor raised $2.5 million by shopping a false narrative that Santa Cruz is a “news desert"
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981Santa Cruz County Democrats Relieved by Likely Joe Biden Victory
Local Democrats share thoughts on a potential Biden win
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9921Covid-19, Fires Throw Renters and Landlords Into Deeper Bind
The sunset of eviction moratoriums could prove devastating
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997Local Toys for Tots Cancels Public Donation Sites Amid Pandemic
Toys for Tots sets up online gift registries and direct giving options
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1.1KSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk to Reopen on Limited Basis
Reopening comes after state health officials loosened Covid-19 restrictions
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1.2KProp and Hot Race Calls: Californians Waive Labor Law for Uber and Lyft
A rundown of how Californians voted on state ballot measures, Congressional seats, and more
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1.2KCounty Distributes More Than $600K in Health Equity Grants
Health equity grants aimed at addressing disparities of Covid-19
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1.0KParks Commission Recommends Removal of Washington Bust
Unclear when City Council will decide fate of George Washington bust in Watsonville City Plaza
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1.0KOpinion: Nov. 4, 2020
Plus letters to the editor
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9943Santa Cruz County Ups Cannabis Enforcement for Harvest Season
Lawyers say county still hasn’t found the right balance to protect small growers
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1.0KEverything You Need to Know About Voting in Santa Cruz County
Find out how to return your ballot, access voting services, track your ballot, and more
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1.3KRosie McCann’s Irish Pub Closes Downtown Santa Cruz Location
Mainstay is now closed “until further notice"
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1.1KSanta Cruz in Photos: Flagpoles Along Highway 1 in Aptos Come Down
Flagpoles once served as radio towers; first was erected in May 1977
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993New Regulations Could Pinch Commercial Crab Fishermen
Some commercial crab fishermen say new regulations could curtail their livelihood
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863Community Voices Support for Pajaro Valley Arts’ Porter Building Pitch
Pajaro Valley Arts Council seeks to rebuild historic Porter Building in Watsonville
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1.4KOpinion: Oct. 28, 2020
Plus letters to the editor
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1.3K5Controversial Cartoonist Responds to Charges of Anti-Semitism
Trail Now pulls cartoons by Steven DeCinzo
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866Plans Advance for New, Larger Aptos Branch Library
Permitting process begins for 12,400 square-foot replacement
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855Cannabis License Applications Move Ahead in Watsonville
Watsonville processes first round of cannabis license applications following rule changes
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Fate of Washington Statue Goes Before Watsonville Parks Commission
Some 60% of respondents in a debated survey said they want the bust to stay
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1.2K1Exploring the California Ballot Measures: Data Privacy, Cash Bail
Statewide ballot measures touch on dialysis clinics, data privacy, cash bail, and more
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895Santa Cruz METRO Boosts Safety Measures Amid Pandemic
METRO installed hand sanitizer dispensers, sneeze barriers and more
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1.1KApple Harvest Wraps Up Following Challenging Growing Season
Scorching temperatures and fire threatened the apple crop
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1.4KOpinion: Oct. 21, 2020
Plus letters to the editor
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2.0K2If Kicking Out the Homeless Doesn’t Work, What’s Next?
The city and county’s managed camp is working—but its impact is limited, and its time may be ending
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1.3KWhy Some Santa Cruz Candidates Aren’t Door-Knocking in 2020 Election
Pandemic creates a split in strategy among candidates
