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PVUSD school closures: What families need to know about the district’s plans
By Hillary Ojeda
Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s school closure advisory committee is expected to present recommendations in December, but members say they need more time. The district has yet to clarify when the governing board will vote or how much money school closures could save.
Monterey Bay Aquarium’s new exhibit invites kids to waddle like penguins and leap like fish
By Kate Lipsky
Monterey Bay Aquarium’s new Ocean in Motion/La Danza del Mar exhibit opens Nov. 7, inviting children to waddle like penguins, leap like blennies and explore through sensory play – all with the goal of building empathy for marine life.
When does daylight saving time end in 2026? What Santa Cruz County residents need to know
By Kate Lipsky
On Sunday at 2 a.m., daylight saving time will end and clocks will fall back one hour to return to 1 a.m. Remember to check all of your devices and plan accordingly.
OPINION: Santa Cruz’s students kept their end of the bargain. Prop 1 keeps California’s.
By Mel Levine and Jesse Torres
UC Santa Cruz students are doing their part to keep California’s promise of higher education, but soaring housing costs threaten their ability to stay in school and graduate, write Mel Levine and Jesse Torres, who advocate for public higher education and increased investment in California’s colleges and universities. The authors argue that Proposition 1, which includes $350 million for affordable student housing at UC and CSU campuses, could help ease the crisis for students and the Santa Cruz community.
Appeals court rejects Justice Department request for California to set aside disputed ballots
By Safiyah Riddle / Associated Press
A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Justice Department’s request for California to set aside disputed ballots received in the midterm election.
Get up to speed fast on the California election with CalMatters’ guide for the still undecided
By Lynn La / CalMatters
Californians have a full ballot for the November 2026 election, including a governor’s race, congressional seats and 14 propositions. Don’t miss your chance to make your ballot count.
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