Illuminée Studio and other local businesses are staying strong during the pandemic thanks in part to Santa Cruz County…
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How California reached historic voter turnout despite pandemic, distrust
Californians faced the naysayers and voted in historic numbers this election. CalMatters interviewed 45 of 58 county registrars and found the mail vote experiment saw few glitches, little drama and might provide a blueprint for future elections across the country.
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Santa Cruz City Council moves ahead on wharf renovation plan
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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‘Why We’re Polarized’ author Ezra Klein headlines UCSC virtual lecture
Former Vox editor and writer Klein, now with the New York Times, joins British journalist Will Davies in an online talk called ‘Living in Frayed Democracy’
Posted inCOVID 2022
COVID-19 testing in Santa Cruz: Success story or debacle?
With some small-town triumphs — including help from some UC Santa Cruz scientists — and some frustrating roadblocks, COVID-19 testing in Santa Cruz County has been a little bit of both.
Posted inCOVID 2022
Newsom family under quarantine after exposure to infected CHP officer
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Prop 15’s demise puts Santa Cruz County educators on edge over schools’ financial health
The University Library at UC Santa Cruz recently announced the online publication of the Santa Cruz County Historic…
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Purple tier means more reopening haze for public schools countywide
Public schools throughout Santa Cruz County had been discussing a return to the classroom through hybrid learning in January, but the recent surge in coronavirus cases has put that on hold.
Posted inCOVID 2022
What California’s 10 p.m. curfew order means for Santa Cruz County
Residents are allowed to leave their homes during the curfew, so long as they avoid interaction with others to curb the spread of COVID-19, the order states. Those experiencing homelessness are exempt.
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What Prop. 15’s defeat means for California schools
The measure would have brought billions to California’s cash-strapped schools and community colleges, though not in time to help deal with immediate financial crises.
