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California releases details on how millions can get COVID-19 vaccinations beginning Monday
California will not require that eligible disabled or sick individuals present documentation of their condition. Instead, all will be required to self-attest that they meet the criteria.
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COVID PM: Toward herd immunity we sprint as Biden aims to up vaccination pace
Wild Poppies – a small local olive oil business – was created by two sisters, Kim Null and Jamie de Sieyes. Their…
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‘Revolutionary’ federal stimulus bill could cut California child poverty by half
The $1.9 trillion federal stimulus package includes a temporary expansion of the child tax credit. Some California experts are likening it to a universal basic income and say it’s urgently needed, especially for California’s families with undocumented parents left out of previous stimulus relief.
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California’s robust budget will get another $26 billion from new COVID-19 stimulus
The COVID-19 relief bill means a total of $42 billion for California’s state government, counties and cities. And plenty of ideas for how to spend it.
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Green tier? County could enter orange tier in three weeks, herd immunity possible by late spring
In a press conference Thursday, county health officer Dr. Gail Newel said the county and state could reach some level of herd immunity by mid-May.
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Biden projects hope in speech: All adults can be vaccinated by end of May
After a grim winter, the president sought to foster — and benefit from — a surge of optimism about the pandemic, the economy and national unity.
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WATCH: Santa Cruz County public health officials give update on virus, vaccine
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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COVID PM: What did the red reboot look like? What will we learn tomorrow?
Take a break from commercial movie platforms, and enjoy a week of independent Latinx films at the 9th Annual…
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COVID Hasn’t Stopped the Watsonville Wetlands from Thriving
Most middle school children in Watsonville have benefited from a visit to the Watsonville Wetlands. It’s a non-profit organization that’s been around for 30 years and has educated thousands. But when the pandemic hit last year, it was not exempt. With help from the Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, though, the Wetlands has not only survived but thrived this past year.