New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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The South African coronavirus variant is in California. What you need to know
The news you need to know today about COVID-19 in Santa Cruz County, including deaths, hospitalizations, positivity rate…
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In business to give back: New Leaf Community Markets and other retailers step up to support local nonprofits
Three local nonprofits – Homeless Garden Project, Save Our Shores, and Teen Kitchen Project – are working hard to address community health needs. And local retailers like New Leaf Community Markets are stepping up to help fund their efforts.
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Two masks may be better than one in reducing COVID exposure, CDC report finds
Placing a cloth mask over a medical one or putting on a tightly fitted medical mask could reduce exposure, a CDC report finds. There are caveats.
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New coronavirus variants are everywhere: Will they drag out the pandemic?
The emergence of new virus variants will complicate efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists say. But they’re confident we’ll still get there.
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California now has the most COVID-19 deaths, though fewer per capita than most states
Los Angeles Times data show that 45,007 Californians have died from COVID-19, 114 per 100,000 residents. New York has recorded 44,969 fatalities, 229 per 100,000.
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First cases of South African coronavirus variant strain found in the Bay Area
California’s first cases of infection caused by the South Africa coronavirus strain have been confirmed in the Bay Area, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
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A look at teacher vaccination around the state: Much is being determined by location, luck
Vaccinating teachers has become a central sticking point in talks between districts and unions for returning students in person. Limited vaccine supply and a rapidly approaching end of the school year could threaten some reopening plans.
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First doses of COVID-19 vaccine have become limited in California. When will that change?
California is reserving large amounts of COVID-19 vaccine supply for people needing their second dose, leaving fewer first doses available.
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As alcohol abuse rises amid pandemic, hospitals see a wave of deadly liver disease
UCLA, USC and hospitals nationwide are treating more patients for alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis and other conditions amid COVID-19 shutdowns.