The state auditor’s report was ordered by lawmakers who criticized California’s unemployment agency for a backlog of claims and failing to prevent widespread fraud.
COVID 2022
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$13.5 million in COVID-related aid en route to pandemic-ravaged Metro bus system
‘This additional funding will go a long way in heeding possible layoffs and service reductions,” transit agency leaders said in a statement.
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COVID PM: Our in-depth look at farmworker vaccines
Hey, it’s Tuesday night and the worst of the weather is yet to come. Don’t be reading this while driving on a wet road please! In our COVID Today reporting by Mallory Pickett, we learned that 340 vaccines were administered at the newly opened drive-thru center at the fairgrounds on a day when the state […]
Posted inVaccine Watch
Amid misinformation and ‘mistrust,’ Santa Cruz County leaders chart course to get vaccine to farmworkers
During peak season, Santa Cruz County is expected to be home to some 9,000 farmworkers who could soon be in line for the coronavirus vaccine. But county officials, growers and advocates worry about the hurdles standing between workers and the shots.
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California will prioritize COVID-19 vaccine by age, not occupation, in next rounds
The state will accelerate vaccine eligibility based on age under new plan announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Where will storm evacuees go? Local hotel options still available but rooms filling up
With few options for those evacuating their debris flow-threatened homes, local hotel rooms were fortunately still in plentiful supply as of Monday afternoon. But the pace of bookings was speeding up.
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California’s coronavirus stay-at-home orders lifted for all regions
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: Back to the purple tier and what that means for us
Happy Monday night, folks: While we’ve got a concerning bit of weather on the way, we also received some very good news on the COVID front today. Though it’s not looking like a very good week for outdoor dining, our struggling establishments have at least gotten the green light via a move out of stay-at-home […]
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Purple tier party: One business opens outdoor dining immediately, others taking stock
Hundreds of millions of dollars flowed to Santa Cruz County companies during the first round of the Paycheck Protection…
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PPP window likely to be extended through May; how program has impacted business owners here
Hundreds of millions of dollars flowed to Santa Cruz County companies during the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program. With the pandemic still an economic drag, many are heading back for another potential round of funding — and now they’ll likely have more time.