The pandemic has taken its toll on dining out, but these resilient restaurateurs have stayed the course in Santa Cruz County in different ways. Here’s how they did it, and how you can sample their cuisine.
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As ‘mudslides on steroids’ threaten, Santa Cruz Mountain dwellers ponder new normal
Santa Cruz Mountain residents are bracing for more evacuations because of debris flows this winter, with potentially no end in sight to annual cycles of wildfires and heavy rains.
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What you need to know about the 2 coronavirus vaccines on the horizon
In one week, Pfizer and Moderna both announced significant progress in their efforts to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
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New MAH exhibition: Irene Juarez O’Connell shares her vision on community healing & wellness
Interview with local artist Irene Juarez O’Connell and MAH’s upcoming free exhibition opening, Community is Collective Care.
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EXPLAINED: What’s at stake for California if Obamacare is overturned
In early November, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in California v. Texas, a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
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If you must travel over Thanksgiving, here is how to minimize your COVID-19 risk
A travel restriction is in place in California due to surging coronavirus cases, two weeks before the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Illuminée: A remarkable collection of artisan-made fixtures and lighting design on the Westside
Illuminée Studio and other local businesses are staying strong during the pandemic thanks in part to Santa Cruz County Bank’s early response to the CARES ACT Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
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The robots are coming to harvest food. What will it mean for farmworkers and communities like Watsonville?
The COVID-19 pandemic is making automation more appealing to farmers and investors. But advocates say not everyone is likely to benefit equally from the shift.
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Clouds of concern linger as wildfires drag into flu season and COVID-19 numbers swell
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Feeding Santa Cruz Part 1: How the hungry can get help during the coronavirus pandemic
As food insecurity rates have risen during the pandemic, community organizations have stepped up their games. Here’s how to get help if you need it.