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Tutus, swim caps and accountability: Inside Shoreline Middle School’s beloved principal duo
At Shoreline Middle School, Principal Colleen Martin and Assistant Principal Melissa Nix have built a rare, enduring partnership that blends accountability, empathy and humor — earning them a reputation as the school’s “dream team.” Continue reading…
‘We’re asking for safeguards’: Tensions flare at Watsonville town hall on planned Santa Cruz County battery storage safety law
Weeks before the board of supervisors is scheduled to have the first hearing on a proposed battery storage ordinance, District 4 County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez hosted the informational town hall Monday night at Watsonville’s city hall. Residents came armed with questions — and concerns. Continue reading…
Lily Belli on Food: Restaurant community joins to help Gabriella Café chef; Moss Landing dining revival
In her Tuesday newsletter, Lily Belli spotlights local chefs collaborating on a fundraising dinner for Gabriella Café chef Gema Cruz as she faces cancer, gives readers a taste of newcomer The Landing and notes other local food & drink news and events of interest. Continue reading…
How a UCSC student-built website helps undergrads go from career questions to options
UC Santa Cruz computer science major William Zhao built a web tool to help his fellow undergraduates chart their careers from entry-level positions to the C-suite. Continue reading…
Santa Cruz man extradited from Switzerland, booked into county jail for father’s murder
A former Scotts Valley man suspected of killing his father was booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail last week after he was extradited from Switzerland. Continue reading…
Community Bridges launches emergency fund for families facing immigration detention and separation
Amid the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown, Santa Cruz County nonprofit Community Bridges has launched a new emergency family aid fund that aims to provide up to $2,500 to households facing the detention of or separation from a loved one. Continue reading…
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