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El Concejo Municipal de Capitola evaluará cambiar a elecciones por distritos para evitar litigios
El Concejo Municipal de Capitola discutirá un posible cambio de un sistema electoral general a uno por distritos mientras la ciudad enfrenta un posible litigio de un bufete de abogados del sur de California.
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Supreme Court weakens a landmark Civil Rights-era law and aids GOP efforts to control the House
The Supreme Court on Wednesday weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere, striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana and opening the door for more redistricting across the country that could aid…
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California will soon have more than 300 data centers. Where will they get their water?
A 330-megawatt data center proposed in the Imperial Valley would need 750,000 gallons of water a day. Satisfying the thirst of 24 more facilities expected to open in the state by 2030 will be challenging, experts and officials say.
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Pajaro Valley Unified officials, teachers face off over district proposal to cap health insurance contributions
Contract negotiations in Pajaro Valley Unified School District have intensified as teachers push back against a district proposal to cap health insurance contributions. The district says the cap is needed to address rising health care costs, while teachers argue it could drive…
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Capitola City Council to weigh switching to district-based elections to avoid litigation
To prevent a potential lawsuit, the Capitola City Council will convene a special session on Thursday night to discuss switching from at-large to district-based elections.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Joby’s big ride in NYC, training for emerging aviation careers, Java Junction shutters River Street café
Joby’s electric air taxi takes Manhattan, a Monterey Bay nonprofit launches a forward-looking job training initiative and the end of the line for a Gateway Plaza coffee spot are all part of Jessica M. Pasko’s weekly look at local business.
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