This article was authored by a local high school student as part of Lookout’s Journalism Scholarship Challenge Traveling across the country is a luxury we sometimes take for granted, but without trained pilots, our opportunities to travel the world would be severely impacted. The rate of new pilots has decreased, but the demand for new […]
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Unsung Santa Cruz: One man’s quiet dedication transforms lives
This article was authored by a local high school student as part of Lookout’s Journalism Scholarship Challenge. Superhero, role model, icon. Through constant social media use, our society has transformed the concept of a hero – taking it from cape-wearing, web-slinging, save-the-world superheroes, into musicians playing to sold-out stadiums, activists marching on our nation’s capital, […]
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California clinics brace for fallout from Arizona abortion ban
Even before Tuesday’s ruling, confusion about abortion restrictions brought Arizona patients, and others, to California health care providers, straining some facilities’ staff.
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California fails to track its homelessness spending or results, a new audit says
There’s so little data available, it’s impossible to even tell if several of California’s largest homelessness programs are working, according to a statewide audit released Tuesday.
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Power is never having to say ‘no.’ How California Democrats kill bills without voting against them
Democrats in California’s Assembly and Senate rarely vote against bills, yet few seem willing to discuss their voting records, as well as the controversial practice of declining to vote instead of saying “no.”
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Native American students get free tuition to attend the UC. Why it isn’t enough.
The UC Native American Opportunity Plan seeks to make the system a viable option for Native students in California by offering them free tuition. But Native students enrolled at University of California campuses report that strains on their budgets along with insufficient resources and faculty representation have been obstacles to academic success.
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10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of April 5
Are you on the lookout for a new career path in Santa Cruz County? Look no further! We’ve curated a list of the top 10 Santa Cruz County job opportunities recently posted to our job board, spanning various industries and roles. Whether you’re a recent graduate, seasoned professional, or someone seeking a fresh start, Santa […]
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Newsom, Legislature get a $17 billion jump on California budget deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders in the Legislature announced a deal Thursday on early action to shrink the state’s budget shortfall by $17 billion. Votes are expected next week, ahead of action on the 2024-25 budget in May and June.
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Top 10 ways to make a difference during Global Volunteer Month in Santa Cruz County
April is Global Volunteer Month, and the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County is leading the charge with volunteer opportunities taking place every day in April. Volunteering in your community is more important than ever – the US Surgeon General recently declared loneliness as an epidemic sweeping across the nation. The antidote? Volunteerism! By volunteering, […]
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If you’d love to live with a budget, but struggle to find the time to learn how to create and manage a spending plan, keep reading! Similarly, if you’ve budgeted in the past but have fallen out of the habit and would love to jump back into life with a budget again, you may find […]
