Monday news for Watsonville and Pajaro.
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Bonny Doon / Davenport Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, Sept. 28
Monday news for Bonny Doon and Davenport.
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Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, Sept. 28
Monday news for Capitola and Soquel.
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Corralitos / Freedom Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, Sept. 28
Monday news for Corralitos and Freedom.
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Scotts Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, Sept. 28
Monday news for Scotts Valley.
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San Lorenzo Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Monday, Sept. 28
Monday news for the San Lorenzo Valley.
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Morning Lookout: Anxiety around Watsonville NICU closure; Workbench owners on Bright Plaza; Week Without Driving
Santa Cruz County news and opinion headlines from Lookout for the morning of Monday, Sept. 28.
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Watsonville Community Hospital NICU remains closed, adding anxiety for expecting families
Watsonville Community Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit has been closed since mid-July because of staffing shortages, with no reopening date set. Local maternal health advocates say the closure is adding anxiety for expecting families.
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Why Bright Plaza matters for Santa Cruz’s housing future
Bright Plaza has become a talking point in the city of Santa Cruz’s debate over housing, development and neighborhood change. The site could eventually hold more than 200 affordable homes, along with space for local businesses. Here, Workbench owners Jamileh Cannon, Tim Gordin and Sibley Simon explain the reasoning behind the project – and that building here follows a long-standing city plan for denser housing along commercial corridors. They address the concerns surrounding the project, explain why they believe Santa Cruz needs to make room for more housing, and invite the public to join Tuesday’s community meeting about the project.
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La unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales Watsonville Community Hospital sigue cerrada, aumentando la ansiedad entre las familias que esperan un bebé
La unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales (UCIN) del Watsonville Community Hospital permanece cerrada desde mediados de julio debido a la falta de personal, y aún no se ha establecido una fecha para su reapertura. Defensores locales de la salud materna afirman que el cierre está aumentando la ansiedad entre las familias que esperan un bebé.