Muddy, damaged homes greeted those returning Thursday to Pajaro after Monterey County officials lifted an evacuation order in place since the March 11 levee breach flooded the agricultural community. It’s not clear when the water will be safe to drink again, and a long cleanup process lies ahead.
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In Pajaro, children and teens grapple with displacement after flooding
After a flood struck Pajaro, children have been displaced, with families living out of cars, sleeping in emergency shelters or moving out of Monterey County to stay with relatives.
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Morning Lookout: Watsonville hospital’s next steps, Pajaro climate injustice and Jewel Theatre closing
With even some loyal subscribers not returning after the COVID pandemic shutdown and costs higher than ever, Santa…
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Why is this California Trader Joe’s pushing for a union? A rat infestation is only part of the problem
Trader Joe’s workers in Oakland are the first in California to file for a union election. They say the grocery chain has disregarded safety and prioritized profit.
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Watsonville hospital board appoints interim CEO; search for new leader could take nine months
Matko Vranjes, the current chief operating officer of Watsonville Community Hospital, will be its interim CEO as the hospital’s board of directors embarks on a search to replace Steven Salyer. Between Salyer’s sudden resignation and the impact of recent storms, the board is also looking to adjust the timeline on the hospital’s strategic planning process.
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Morning Lookout: Demolishing Seacliff pier and Watsonville hospital CEO’s sudden departure
Gusts reached up to 76 mph in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Tuesday, leading to downed trees and wires across the county….
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Wild storm hits California: The Fujiwhara effect, a bomb cyclone, even a landspout, tornado warnings
As Tuesday’s storm approached Santa Cruz County and the Bay Area, the system developed two “eyes,” or areas of low pressure, that danced around each other and intensified dangerous winds.
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Watsonville Community Hospital CEO resigns; board to announce next steps Wednesday
After steering Watsonville Community Hospital through its transition to public ownership during nearly two years at the helm, CEO Steven Salyer submitted his resignation late last week, leaving the hospital’s governing board to fill the unexpected vacancy.
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It’s the end of an era as Seacliff pier demolition commences
This week, Granite Construction began to demolish the pier at Seacliff State Beach, which has connected the shore to the SS Palo Alto for nearly 100 years. While many are sad to see the structure go, California State Parks staff is taking the opportunity to teach the public about the effects of climate change on the Rio Del Mar coastline.
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Death toll rises to 5 as wild California storm passes, leaving heightened flood risk
The remarkable “bomb cyclone” storm is losing energy as it moves southeast, but it could still cause damage and flooding, especially in the already soaked Central Valley.