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Citing harassment, Vice Mayor Alexander Pedersen resigns from Capitola City Council
Alexander Pedersen – elected in 2022 and named Capitola’s vice mayor earlier this year – cited moving residences and a sustained effort to remove him from office by a citizens group as reasons for his departure. The council will likely decide on how to fill his seat at its upcoming meeting on May 22. Continue reading…
Lawyer: Santa Cruz resident’s immigration case a ‘cautionary tale’ under Trump 2.0
Michael Mehr, one of the immigration lawyers who helped with the release of Cliona Ward, says the green card holder’s case represents a significant shift in how federal immigration officials are handling residents returning from abroad who have past criminal records, even those with minor offenses. Continue reading…
Santa Cruz plans to rescind ordinance in exchange for rent cap agreement to settle federal lawsuit with downtown landlord
The City of Santa Cruz will rescind the rent cap on housing developments with expiring rental agreements, but with the understanding that the owners of the St. George Residences downtown will still abide by the cap. Continue reading…
Laird walks tightrope with bill to limit financial fallout from sex abuse lawsuits
State Sen. John Laird is advancing a bill aimed at easing the financial burden of sexual abuse lawsuits on public institutions, while adjusting legal standards for older claims — an effort to balance justice for survivors with the stability of local budgets. Continue reading…
PG&E aims to restart Elkhorn battery facility in June, months after Vistra facility fire
Pacific Gas & Electric plans to restart its Elkhorn battery facility on June 1, months after a fire broke out at the nearby Vistra-owned facility in Moss Land. Continue reading…
With tears and taunts, PVUSD board rejects censure of trustee Gabe Medina — and exposes bitter divide
The resolution to censure trustee Gabe Medina failed in a 4-2 vote during the Pajaro Valley Unified School District governing board meeting Wednesday night. The vote came after a nearly two-hour discussion and clashes between Medina and trustee Misty Navarro. Continue reading…
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- Director of Development, Arts at UC Santa Cruz
- Assistant Editor at Lookout Santa Cruz
- Chief Public Defender Investigator at The County of Santa Cruz
- Finance and Customer Service Manager at Scotts Valley Water District
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