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.
Health & Wellness
Posted inCOVID 2022
County’s 28th COVID-19 death a result of Live Oak nursing facility outbreak
Interview with local artist Irene Juarez O’Connell and MAH’s upcoming free exhibition opening, Community is Collective…
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.
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We only have to do this once. How to celebrate the holidays alone
Let’s make the most of this odd COVID-19 Thanksgiving and celebrate everything that makes the holidays special without putting anyone else at risk.
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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Fear of Flying Is a COVID-Era Conundrum
The airlines argue more is now known about the virus and recent industry-sponsored studies show flying is just as safe as regular daily activities. They also tout policies such as mask mandates and enhanced cleaning to protect travelers from the coronavirus. But what’s the real story?
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Distance learning stokes fears of excessive screen time
For years, child development experts have warned about limiting screen time. Now kids and parents have little choice but to embrace it.
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Watsonville nursing home sued by family of resident who died during COVID-19 outbreak
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inCOVID 2022
Santa Cruz still ‘in it for the long haul’ with COVID, county health officer says
LOOKOUT EXCLUSIVE: Gail Newel discusses how the virus is spreading, school reopening plans, testing, “COVID fatigue” and how we should handle the holidays. She even reveals her own Thanksgiving plans.
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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.