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County building, courthouse evacuated after powdery substance mailed to Panetta’s office
By Max Chun
An envelope mailed to U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s office containing a suspicious powdery substance prompted an evacuation of the Santa Cruz County government building and courthouse on Friday morning. The substance was later determined to be harmless.
‘No Kings’ rallies Saturday in Santa Cruz County: Where to go and how to vote early
By Tania Ortiz
Political organizers across Santa Cruz County are hoping to draw large crowds this weekend for a fourth round of “No Kings” protests that will focus on getting people to vote in the November midterm elections.
Santa Cruz ranks sixth among California’s most dangerous cities for cyclists, study shows
By Max Chun
A study from a California-based law firm has ranked Santa Cruz the sixth-most-dangerous city in the state for cyclists. Active transportation advocates and professionals, despite not being intimately familiar with the study, say that the ranking reflects persistent gaps in bike infrastructure, even as safety improvements move forward.
Where to study, read and unwind at UC Santa Cruz: Students share their favorite campus spots
By Kate Lipsky
Looking for a place to study, read or take a break at UC Santa Cruz? Students share their favorite campus spots, from quiet libraries and scenic meadows to a hidden hideaway under a bridge near McHenry Library.
ICE arrests alarm California’s community colleges. How much can campus officials do?
By Adam Echelman / CalMatters
California community colleges are trying to discourage immigration enforcement on campuses, but they can’t do much to bar U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from public spaces.
Should California taxpayers chip in to fund political campaigns? Prop 4 lets you decide
By Yue Stella Yu / CalMatters
Proposition 4 would lift a ban that prohibits state and most local candidates from using public funding for their political campaigns. Proponents argue the mechanism helps more candidates run for office, but opponents are skeptical.
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