A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must keep federal funds flowing to child care subsidies and other social service programs in five Democratic-controlled states — including California — at least for now.
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Pacific Collegiate School changes laptop policy after student privacy concerns
Weeks after issuing Chromebooks to all students, the charter school on Santa Cruz’s Westside revised its laptop policy after student feedback, adding limits on monitoring and an opt-out for older students.
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Lockdown at Santa Cruz High reported on Facebook confirmed to be just a drill
A reported lockdown Thursday morning at Santa Cruz High School was confirmed to be a drill by a staffer in the school’s main office.
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Aptos principal addresses parent concerns amid investigation into gun on campus
About 16 parents attended an Aptos High School booster club meeting Tuesday where Principal Lisa Lansdale acknowledged widespread anxiety over the lack of information following the discovery of a gun on the campus.
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Aptos resident claims he found gun, ammo near Aptos High as investigation continues
An Aptos resident says he found a gun near Aptos High School during a morning walk with his dog on Sunday, setting off an ongoing law enforcement investigation. He described the incident, which has not been confirmed by police, as “divine intervention.”
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Hundreds of Watsonville High students walk out of class to take stand against immigration enforcement
Hundreds of Watsonville High School students staged a walkout Tuesday afternoon in protest of immigration-related enforcement. The protest follows the arrest of a Watsonville resident and reported ICE activity in the area over the weekend.
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Cientos de estudiantes de Watsonville High salen de clase para protestar contra la aplicación de leyes migratorias
Cientos de estudiantes de Watsonville High School realizaron una salida de clases el martes por la tarde en protesta por la aplicación de leyes relacionadas con inmigración. La protesta sigue al arresto de un residente de Watsonville y a reportes de actividad del ICE en la zona durante el fin de semana.
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Sheriff’s office investigating gun, mask found at Aptos High School
A bag with a gun and ammunition was found on the Aptos High School campus on Sunday, prompting an investigation by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies.
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PVUSD trustees approve early retirement plan as layoffs loom
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District board unanimously voted for a voluntary early retirement plan after a six-hour meeting marked by internal discord and lingering fallout from layoffs proposed last month.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Joby expands in Ohio, national recognition for local astronomers, longtime music rehearsal space hits market
Santa Cruz-based Joby Aviation has purchased a second manufacturing facility in Ohio, the American Astronomical Society honors three UC Santa Cruz scientists and Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studios is up for sale – Jessica M. Pasko has all that and more in his weekly look at local business.