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Vaccine Watch

Amid misinformation and ‘mistrust,’ Santa Cruz County leaders chart course to get vaccine to farmworkers

A farmworker in Watsonville.

Vaccine Watch

Amid misinformation and ‘mistrust,’ Santa Cruz County leaders chart course to get vaccine to farmworkers

By Patrick Riley

During peak season, Santa Cruz County is expected to be home to some 9,000 farmworkers who could soon be in line for the...

Environment

Where will storm evacuees go? Local hotel options still available but rooms filling up

Debris flow evacuees aren't being allowed to stay overnight at community centers and high schools, such as San Lorenzo Valley High (above), which served as a temporary shelter for evacuees on Monday, Jan. 25. Hotel room bookings are speeding up.

Environment

Where will storm evacuees go? Local hotel options still available but rooms filling up

By Isabella Cueto

With few options for those evacuating their debris flow-threatened homes, local hotel rooms were fortunately still in...

COVID Economy

Metro trying to survive the COVID-19 economy — and rolling out new features for when riders return

Metro bus headed to Watsonville

COVID Economy

Metro trying to survive the COVID-19 economy — and rolling out new features for when riders return

By Isabella Cueto

Without students at Cabrillo College and UC Santa Cruz, ridership has all but evaporated. Students typically make up 60%...

Government

Watsonville rejects propane storage facility, citing environmental, safety concerns

A rendering of a proposed propane tank storage facility in the city of Watsonville.

Government

Watsonville rejects propane storage facility, citing environmental, safety concerns

By Isabella Cueto

The Watsonville City Council rejected a proposed storage facility for propane tanks after more than a dozen residents...
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