For many adults, our fondest memories of childhood center on a bicycle. Those wheels represented a leap into independence with expanded opportunities to meet friends, bike to school, and venture to parts unknown. We can fondly look back on these memories and feel the giddiness of riding without training wheels and the unbridled joy as […]
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‘They’re clearing out the homeless people’: San Francisco gets ready for arrival of world leaders
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are to meet next week at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. San Francisco will be in the spotlight.
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Desperate for water, a desert city hopes to build a pipeline to the California Aqueduct
Plans to build a $200 million water pipeline across the Mojave Desert to supply the city of Ridgecrest are angering environmentalists, farmers and miners.
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Despite fears, election day in Shasta County comes off with little conflict
Protesters mostly stayed away from the vote count by Registrar-Recorder Cathy Darling Allen, who had vowed to follow state law and use voting machines.
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From humble beginnings to a thriving legacy: Celebrating Bay Federal Credit Union’s 66th birthday
Do you know how the largest member-owned financial institution in the Monterey Bay area came to be? Beginning as Santa Cruz County Teachers Federal Credit Union in 1957, Bay Federal Credit Union has a detailed history of making significant impacts amongst local communities. Bay Federal celebrates its birthday on November 8, marking this their 66th […]
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‘Prompt action’ on fire insurance has yet to help California homeowners
While state regulators craft new regulations and consult with the insurance industry, many Californians are paying extra-high premiums — or going without insurance entirely.
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California’s extreme weather whiplash: So long, drought; hello, El Niño
Drought has long been the norm for California. But the state had a historically wet winter, and El Niño is threatening again.
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Captain found guilty of negligence in Conception boat fire that killed 34, 6 from Santa Cruz County
Jerry Boylan was convicted by a federal jury in connection with the 2019 fire that killed 34 people on the Conception dive boat off the Santa Barbara coast. Six of the victims were from Santa Cruz County.
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Porter and Schiff polling neck and neck in California Senate race, in lead for a runoff
As others struggle for traction in the race for Dianne Feinstein’s seat, it appears to be shaping up as a two-person contest, with Reps. Adam Schiff and Katie Porter likely to face off in the fall.
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Top 10 ways to volunteer and help fight hunger this November in Santa Cruz County
As fall rolls in, our media feeds become full with images of joyous gatherings, and tables overflowing with food – plenty for everyone. Yet, the reality is, a staggering 1 in 3 residents are food insecure in Santa Cruz County. That’s 1 in 3 of your neighbors facing hunger every single day. This month, the […]