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No endorsement in Santa Cruz mayor race as Democratic Central Committee splits on candidates
Just like in the primary election, the Santa Cruz County Democratic Central Committee failed to reach a consensus on its endorsement for Santa Cruz mayor, meaning it will not officially back either Ami Chen Mills or Ryan Coonerty in November.
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This week in Santa Cruz County business: New executive director of Volunteer Center sets out his goals; Joby embarks on national tour
In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on Shawn Peterson’s focus as he takes over the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County from Karen Delaney, Joby Aviation’s electric aircraft taking to the skies in Texas and more.
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Karen Delaney helped build Santa Cruz County’s Volunteer Center. Now she’s handing it off
Karen Delaney has passed the torch to Shawn Peterson as leader of the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, leaving a legacy of impact and big shoes to fill. Peterson is already launched on his own plans for carving out new goals…
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New California law sets first-in-nation standards for smoke damage in homes
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws that detail insurers’ responsibilities in addressing smoke damage in homes. Some survivors from the Los Angeles County fires have yet to return home because of insurance disputes.
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How a gym, a farmers market and MMA fighters landed millions in Newsom’s last budget
The California Legislature’s secretive earmark process allows lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to dole out money for projects with little public scrutiny or notice, raising transparency and equity concerns even among some lawmakers.
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Newsom signs law to let these Californians get out of jury duty — for good
Californians over age 80 will be able to get a permanent exemption from jury duty under a new law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed.
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