On Tuesday, students from several schools flocked to Scotts Valley High to get their first shots through a partnership between the Santa Cruz County Office of Education and Dignity Health. Another student vaccine clinic is set for Wednesday at Pajaro Valley High School.
Nick Ibarra
Follow Nick Ibarra on: Twitter. Ibarra has a track record of reporting that has shone light into almost every corner of Santa Cruz County. Raised in the Santa Cruz Mountains, he came to journalism from an early background in the tech industry — working in systems administration and developing software. Before returning to his roots to report for the Santa Cruz Sentinel, he held an editorial role with Bay Area News Group and contributed reporting to publications such as Scientific American, Sierra Magazine and KQED Radio. His work has earned several statewide awards and appeared in newspapers across California, including the Mercury News, East Bay Times and Orange County Register.He is proficient in Spanish.“Bringing Santa Cruz County the depth and quality of coverage it deserves is personal to me,” he said. “Lookout has the talent, the resources and the vision to do exactly that — and I couldn’t be happier to join this team.”
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Campaign launches to recall embattled PVUSD trustee Georgia Acosta
Months after she was ousted from her role as president of the Pajaro Valley Unified School Board of Trustees, Georgia Acosta has yet to publicly address a series of questions raised about her attendance record and conduct as a trustee — including her role in the brief firing of the district’s superintendent. She is now facing a campaign to recall her from office.
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‘This is a pattern’: At least five people now raising misconduct allegations against SLV High teacher
Two former San Lorenzo Valley High School students are telling Lookout about their experiences with Eric Kahl, one of two veteran teachers placed on paid leave by SLVUSD. The allegations are part of a larger investigation into inappropriate behavior by district staff that is underway by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
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Two SLV High teachers on paid leave as district investigates misconduct allegations against four employees
The allegations against the San Lorenzo Valley High School staffers have been shared with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, said San Lorenzo Valley Unified Superintendent Laurie Bruton, adding that “the district takes all allegations of this nature seriously.”
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Adrian Gonzalez pleads guilty to killing 8-year-old Madyson Middleton, but he could walk free in 4 years
Gonzalez, now 21, is set to be sentenced on April 27. But a recent California Supreme Court ruling sets the stage for him to be released at age 25, officials said Tuesday.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Change of course: Many Santa Cruz County schools to allow full-time return to classrooms in matter of days
A number of Santa Cruz County school districts are preparing to allow elementary students back into classrooms five days a week later this month — and at least two are planning to fully reopen secondary schools. The county’s largest district, Pajaro Valley Unified, remains the biggest asterisk.
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What to know about UCSC’s plans for a mostly in-person fall
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Will football return to Cabrillo College? Decision on program’s future draws near
A year after the community college suspended its football program following violations, trustees are set to decide in May whether to bring the Seahawks back to the field.
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How much aid is your district getting? Range for Santa Cruz County schools goes from $1K to $5K per student
Santa Cruz County schools can expect to get about $166 million in combined pandemic aid from federal and state sources, according to a Lookout analysis of countywide data. The amount of funds flowing into each district on a per student basis ranges significantly because of funding formulas that prioritize districts with low-income and high-need students.
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Tapped for California fish and game commission, UCSC ecologist wants to invite more voices to the table
If her appointment is approved by the state Senate, UC Santa Cruz ecologist Erika Zavaleta would become the campus’ only faculty member actively serving on a state government commission.