Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that vaccinated people should not assume travel is safe. But there’s a lot of pent-up demand for vacations
COVID Economy
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Disneyland, outdoor stadiums get green light to start reopening in April
State officials announced Friday that outdoor sports and live performance venues, as well as amusement parks, will be allowed to begin reopening on April 1 — with restrictions. Boardwalk officials aren’t sure of plans just yet.
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Missing the bus: It’s been a COVID travesty not seeing the Brew Cruz’s mobile party pass you on the road
After a year’s hiatus, the iconic buses of Brew Cruz and Annie Pautsch quietly await their return. Times worth celebrating will be here again and Pautsch said she will be there to great the moment.
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Move to less restrictive red tier expected for Santa Cruz County next week
Santa Cruz County’s health metrics now meet the red tier requirements, and the county is expected to get a final OK next week to progress out of purple on March 10.
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The long intermission: Film industry ponders how to get people back to the movies here, elsewhere, soon
The neighborhood movie theater has faced many challenges over the years, but as the movie industry digs out from a lost year, theaters and filmgoers alike wonder what comes next.
Posted inFood & Drink
The art of Craft: Local baking entrepreneurs bringing their tasty goods to downtown Watsonville
A bakeshop that was once a local sensation in Corralitos finds a new home in a prime location in downtown Watsonville — tripling its number of offerings on any given day.
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Capitola set to give $7,500 grants to help businesses stay afloat during COVID-19
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Watsonville council approves two new apartment complexes, each with 50 or more units
The projects at 558 Main St. and 1482 Freedom Blvd. are in different neighborhoods and appeal to a variety of income levels. They’re also sparking discussions about Watsonville’s larger housing policies overall.
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The House is about to pass more COVID-19 relief. What’s in the bill?
Biden’s proposal for $1.9 trillion more for COVID-19 aid is about to pass in the House. Then it’s the Senate’s turn. Here’s a look at the package.
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Who all gets a $600 California stimulus check — and when?
California will send out roughly 5.7 million Golden State Stimulus payments of $600 to residents struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic. For most recipients, the money could come in as soon as a month.
