After the Pajaro Valley Unified School District governing board rejected most proposals for layoffs at the district during a meeting last Tuesday, Chief Business Officer Jenny Im resigned the next day. School officials said her departure is a loss for the district and community.
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Friday evening traffic: Hit and run on Portola Dr; Hwy 1 lane closed
Friday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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Live music this weekend in Santa Cruz County, Feb. 27 – March 3
Santa Cruz County live music this weekend includes performances at Kuumbwa Jazz, SubRosa Community Space, The Catalyst and more.
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PVUSD board revotes, approves some layoffs in special meeting
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District governing board voted again on proposals for layoffs of about 100 full-time-equivalent positions during a special meeting Tuesday evening. By majority votes, the trustees approved layoffs for about 60.55 out of the total 99.55 that were proposed. Superintendent Heather Contreras said she’s concerned about the budget and decisions the board will have to make next year to stay fiscally solvent.
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Tuesday evening traffic: Road closures at Casserly Rd and Hwy 1 lane closed
Tuesday traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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Friday evening traffic: Collision at River St & Hwy 1; road closures
Friday morning traffic trouble spots around Santa Cruz County.
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Brunt of storm has passed, says NWS; evacuation orders lifted
A National Weather Service meteorologist said the main rain band of the latest atmospheric river had passed through Santa Cruz County as of midday Thursday, with only mild to moderate rain expected through Friday. A few weather warnings will remain in effect until Saturday, but the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has lifted all of its evacuation orders.
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Flood warnings turn to evacuation orders in Felton, Watsonville; Santa Cruz closes wharf Friday with high surf forecast
Residents of the Felton Grove neighborhood along the San Lorenzo River and of areas of Watsonville along Corralitos and Salsipuedes creeks were ordered to evacuate Thursday morning after heavy rains. In Santa Cruz, the city will close the municipal wharf Friday with big swells forecast.
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PVUSD board rejects layoff proposals by majority votes
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District governing board voted by majority Wednesday night to reject the superintendent’s proposal for layoffs totaling 100.55 full-time-equivalent positions for certificated and classified staff. Superintendent Heather Contreras said she’s concerned about the district’s finances and will begin working on the next steps.
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Pajaro Valley Unified School District board to vote Wednesday on layoffs totaling 100.55 full-time-equivalent positions
Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s governing board has challenging decisions to make at its Wednesday evening board meeting. Trustees will vote on making about 100 full-time-equivalent layoffs to staff as a result of the district’s loss of one-time pandemic funds from the federal government and from declining enrollment.
