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Eaters Digest: Piña Co Nada at Classy Trash pop-up
A nonalcoholic concoction from pop-up bar Classy Trash is on Lily Belli’s mind this week. Continue reading…
UC Santa Cruz international student who had visa revoked was told to leave ‘ASAP’
A UC Santa Cruz graduate student from China was abruptly ordered to leave the U.S. in April after his visa and work authorization were revoked without explanation, one of hundreds of cases affecting international students nationwide. His status was restored by the end of the month, but he says the ordeal cost him thousands in lost income and legal fees. Continue reading…
Santa Cruz police make progress on reforms, but accountability gaps remain, watchdog says
The fifth annual independent audit of the Santa Cruz Police Department noted successes in improving its internal investigation systems, but added that there is still room for improvement on the accountability side. Police leaders will review the recommendations and may bring them to the city’s public safety committee for input on which to prioritize. Continue reading…
Farm-to-table trailblazer Jim Denevan returns to his roots with a dinner on Capitola Wharf
On a newly rebuilt Capitola Wharf, Outstanding in the Field founder Jim Denevan kicked off the company’s 24th season with a sold-out feast for nearly 200 guests — just a mile from where he grew up. Continue reading…
Santa Cruz’s soda tax to be decided by court following lawsuit
The American Beverage Association filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the city of Santa Cruz’s new, voter-approved sugar-sweetened beverage tax, setting the stage for a court battle that could determine the fate of similar taxes across the country. Continue reading…
Medicaid work rules could leave a million Californians with no health insurance
A proposal in Congress would require some adults to document 80 hours a month of work or school. Experts say the red tape and paperwork is so cumbersome that even people who work will lose their health insurance. Continue reading…
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