Después de que Santa Cruz rescindiera su contrato con Flock Safety, los activistas están intensificando sus esfuerzos para persuadir a Watsonville de hacer lo mismo; y al menos un concejal que anteriormente apoyaba las cámaras de vigilancia está empezando a reconsiderar su postura.
Tania Ortiz
Tania Ortiz joins Lookout Santa Cruz as the California Local News Fellow to cover South County. Tania earned her master’s degree in journalism in December 2023 from Syracuse University, where she was a Newhouse Diversity News Fellow. In Syracuse, she covered life and culture for Syracuse.com, writing features on local artists and organizations making an impact on the community.
While studying for her master’s, Tania also reported on feminist collectives in Mexico and their efforts to support families of femicide victims as a Pulitzer Center grantee. She’s also written for other publications such as the Charleston City Paper, The South Side Stand and the Los Angeles Journal.
Originally from Oceanside, Tania is excited to be reporting in her home state after living on the East Coast for two years. She looks forward to learning more about Santa Cruz County and connecting with the community through her reporting.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Watsonville Community Hospital temporarily closed NICU last month due to ongoing staffing issues; reopening still weeks away
Due to ongoing staffing issues in its labor and delivery unit, Watsonville Community Hospital temporarily closed its neonatal intensive care unit last month. Interim CEO Tim Moran told Lookout that a reopening is still weeks away as hospital leadership works to recruit more nurses.
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Watsonville Community Hospital cerró su unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales el mes pasado debido a falta de enfermeras
Debido a problemas persistentes de personal en su unidad de trabajo de parto y parto, el Watsonville Community Hospital cerró temporalmente su unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN) el mes pasado. El director ejecutivo interino, Tim Moran, dijo a Lookout que todavía faltan varias semanas para su reapertura, mientras la dirección del hospital trabaja para contratar a más enfermeros.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Panetta, local officials and nonprofit leaders vow to support immigrants as deportation fears persist
Local government and nonprofit leaders joined Rep. Jimmy Panetta Tuesday afternoon to reassure Santa Cruz County’s immigrant community that they are committed to supporting them as deportation fears continue.
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Panetta, funcionarios locales y líderes de organizaciones sin fines de lucro se comprometen a apoyar a los inmigrantes mientras persisten los temores a la deportación
Funcionarios del gobierno local y líderes de organizaciones sin fines de lucro se unieron el martes por la tarde al representante Jimmy Panetta para tranquilizar a la comunidad inmigrante del condado de Santa Cruz y asegurarle que están comprometidos a apoyarla mientras continúan los temores a la deportación.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Can steam replace chemical fumigants? Watsonville berry growers will put it to the test
The Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commission is testing out a high-temperature steam alternative to chemical fumigants on five berry fields in Watsonville beginning in September as part of a three-month pilot program.
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¿Puede el vapor reemplazar a los fumigantes químicos? Los productores de berries de Watsonville lo pondrán a prueba
La Oficina del Comisionado de Agricultura del Condado de Santa Cruz probará una alternativa a los fumigantes químicos en cinco campos de berries en Watsonville a partir de septiembre, como parte de un programa piloto de tres meses.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Who’s running for Watsonville City Council? Four district races begin to take shape
In Watsonville, there will be four seats up for grabs in the November election — including a seat that will determine next year’s mayor. Here’s a roundup of who’s running, which includes some familiar faces.
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¿Quiénes se postulan para el Concejo Municipal de Watsonville? Cuatro contiendas distritales comienzan a tomar forma
En Watsonville habrá cuatro puestos del Concejo Municipal en juego en las elecciones de noviembre, incluido uno que determinará quién será el alcalde el próximo año. Aquí presentamos un resumen de los candidatos, entre los que figuran algunos rostros conocidos.
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Santa Cruz County to put half-cent sales tax increase on November ballot, declares state of fiscal distress as federal cuts mount
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to put a half-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot and declared a state of financial distress amid ongoing challenges.
