The Santa Cruz City Council voted Tuesday night to allow businesses to continue expanded operations outdoors until at least October 2021 because of the pandemic. Council members also extended “emergency declarations” for the coronavirus and CZU fires.
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‘Reckless and egregious’: County supervisors go after PG&E for tree clearing that increased debris flow risk
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Santa Cruz’s most diverse city council ever, a group turning heads statewide, takes office
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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End of a city council era: After 24 years, Cynthia Mathews says her goodbyes
After serving six terms on the City Council, dating back almost 30 years, Cynthia Mathews looks back on the long-term changes that she helped bring about in Santa Cruz
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Man accused in 25-year-old cold case makes first court appearance
John Laroche is accused of murdering Gloria Hassemer in Watsonville back in 1995. “Mr. Laroche, as I believe you know — but let me explain to you — you are here on a new charge of murder.”
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42-year-old man shot on Winkle near Soquel Dr.
In an in-depth interview with Lookout Santa Cruz, Mills expanded on the changes he’s making to local policing policy,…
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Talking law enforcement with Santa Cruz chief Andy Mills: ‘I saw that’s not how I want to police’
In an in-depth interview with Lookout Santa Cruz, Mills expanded on the changes he’s making to local policing policy, the struggles of leading a department through 2020 and how his formative years in Michigan helped set his ‘True North.’
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Man charged in 1995 Watsonville murder. ‘All we can hope is he’s held accountable,’ victim’s daughter says
John Laroche was arrested this week in the 25-year-old murder of Gloria Hassemer. “All we can hope for is that he’s held accountable for his actions and that he doesn’t hurt another soul,” the victim’s daughter says.
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Potentially expensive date (in court): Santa Cruz County D.A. seeks $10 million from Match.com parent
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Before he sheds title, Santa Cruz mayor to hand out keys to city to NFL rookie, county clerk, others
To whom will Justin Cummings hand a “key to the city”? It’s a group that includes NFL rookie Ashtyn Davis, pro skateboarder Raven Tershy, those who make up the molecular lab at UCSC and one of the area’s most well-known community activists.
