After not renewng an ethnic studies contract with Community Responsive Education last year over antisemitism concerns, Pajaro Valley Unified School District is considering hiring a new ethnic studies consultant. Despite vocal opposition, students, teachers and most trustees praised the program’s impact in a meeting on Friday. There are two town halls scheduled before a May board decision.
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Friday evening traffic: Major injury crash at Lael Ln & Pioneer Rd
Friday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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Teens arrested in Watsonville shopping center shooting
Watsonville police say they arrested two teenagers in connection with a September shooting at a shopping center.
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Ceiba charter school to remain in current location under proposed deal
Ceiba College Preparatory Academy in Watsonville has been in a legal battle to be able to stay in its current location for years. During a Wednesday meeting, Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s governing board will vote on an agreement officials believe will allow them to stay.
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Here’s how Trump’s education cuts are starting to affect Santa Cruz County schools
Santa Cruz County officials say at least one federal program is ending that will reduce funding for food programs at five local school districts. Some superintendents said they’re concerned about every single federal dollar being pulled back in the future.
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Santa Cruz County live music roundup, March 20-24
Club dancing, hardcore punk, emo, corridos and more – here are Santa Cruz County concerts happening Thursday to Monday.
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Paid internship brings next generation to Watsonville city government
Incoming juniors and seniors in Pajaro Valley Unified School District may apply for the City of Watsonville’s Summer in the City internship program, which provides youth with career readiness skills, leadership and civic engagement activities, and opportunities to participate in local government.
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County Supervisor Kim De Serpa announces office hours to discuss local government, public safety, housing, more
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Kim De Serpa will be holding open office hours to connect directly with constituents and address community concerns, she announced this week. Topics of discussion may include local government services, public safety, housing, infrastructure and other community concerns.
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Thursday evening traffic: Lane closures on Hwy 1 and Little Basin Rd
Thursday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County
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Tuesday evening traffic: Highway 1 lane closures in Capitola/Soquel
Tuesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
