By Nick Ibarra

Five of six districts with secondary schools are gearing up to begin hybrid in-person and remote instruction in March...

Five of six districts with secondary schools are gearing up to begin hybrid in-person and remote instruction in March...

Santa Cruz County health officials updated the public on the latest COVID-19 developments Thursday, after state...

Santa Cruz County health officials updated the public on the latest COVID-19 developments Thursday, after state...
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Much is still to be determined on whether high school football will stay on its current course of COVID testing and...

Much is still to be determined on whether high school football will stay on its current course of COVID testing and...
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The legislation, which Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign on Friday, is the most far-reaching effort by legislators in more...

The legislation, which Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign on Friday, is the most far-reaching effort by legislators in more...
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Five of six districts with secondary schools are gearing up to begin hybrid in-person and remote instruction in March...
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Five of six districts with secondary schools are gearing up to begin hybrid in-person and remote instruction in March...
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Santa Cruz County health officials updated the public on the latest COVID-19 developments Thursday, after state...
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Santa Cruz County health officials updated the public on the latest COVID-19 developments Thursday, after state...
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By Mark Conley
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Much is still to be determined on whether high school football will stay on its current course of COVID testing and...
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Much is still to be determined on whether high school football will stay on its current course of COVID testing and...
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Three local nonprofits - Homeless Garden Project, Save Our Shores, and Teen Kitchen Project - are working hard to...
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The legislation, which Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign on Friday, is the most far-reaching effort by legislators in more...
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The legislation, which Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign on Friday, is the most far-reaching effort by legislators in more...
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By Amina KhanSource: Los Angeles Times
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