As federal officials continue to ramp up efforts to arrest and detain undocumented immigrants across the U.S., local immigration advocates share steps families can take to locate a loved one if they are detained.
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On Ocean Street, Marianne’s Ice Cream comes under the shadow of a major housing development
A five-story mixed-use development is slated to go up behind Marianne’s Ice Cream, a Santa Cruz staple. Marianne’s owners are worried about street parking during construction and the shadow of the building — which will stretch across Ocean Street in front of the parlor in winter — once it’s done.
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Watsonville to launch bilingual $4-an-hour electric car-sharing pilot project to boost EV adoption
Last week, the Watsonville City Council approved a new two-year electric car-share pilot program with California-based organization Míocar.
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Watsonville planning commission OKs renovation plans for historic Porter Building
The Watsonville Planning Commission approved a design review permit for renovations to the historic Porter Building, located on Main Street in downtown Watsonville.
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RTC’s rail trail deadline arrives, but mobile home parks haven’t moved, likely spurring at least one lawsuit
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s June 30 deadline for removing encroachments on future trail land is here. While the owners and residents of one Live Oak mobile home park are discussing alternatives, those from the other park will likely face legal action.
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Watsonville police lack manpower for proactive community policing, report says
A new report finds the Watsonville Police Department is understaffed and recommends civilian employees handle minor issues, freeing officers for more proactive community engagement and patrol duties.
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In wake of Moss Landing fire, experts defend battery technology in Santa Cruz County
As Santa Cruz County officials consider a battery storage facility near Watsonville, experts sought to reassure residents worried after January’s Moss Landing blaze that such facilities are safe.
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Former student arrested in on-campus ‘peeping tom’ cases, UCSC police say
UC Santa Cruz police have arrested former student Tony Pau in connection with multiple voyeurism, burglary and theft incidents reported in campus housing earlier this year.
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County planning department resolves to overcome its ‘culture of no’
After fielding heavy criticism over the past several years, Santa Cruz County’s planning division is considering a major overhaul of its processes.
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‘It takes over your life’: County CEO Carlos Palacios on duty, disaster and the decision to step down
After more than eight years leading Santa Cruz County through disasters, budget battles and political shifts, CEO Carlos Palacios prepares to retire, reflecting on service, sacrifice — and what comes next.