The Watsonville City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a two-year plan to cut 14 vacant city jobs and hike fees at some public facilities to narrowly avoid a deficit in its $309 million budget.
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As top bureaucrat retires, Santa Cruz County’s ‘generational shift’ deepens for local government
As Carlos Palacios steps down from his post as Santa Cruz County’s executive officer, a national search will begin for his replacement.
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Watsonville police overuse handcuffs, detentions for minor crimes, county watchdog says
A new Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury report found that the Watsonville Police Department handcuffs, detains and transports more people for misdemeanors, such as theft, trespassing and DUIs, than other local law enforcement agencies.
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County executive Carlos Palacios to step down in December
Carlos Palacios, Santa Cruz County’s top government executive, will retire in December after nearly a decade at the helm.
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‘Turn this tide of tyranny’: Monterey Bay elected officials underline support for immigrant communities amid raid pressure
Leaders from Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties gathered in Salinas on Wednesday to reaffirm their commitment to support immigrant communities as the Trump administration continues conducting immigration raids across California and the United States.
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Flood victims’ lawyers in Pajaro levee lawsuit to seek tens of millions from state, local governments
Pajaro Valley flood victims are still waiting for relief, and the over 1,000 plaintiffs suing the government agencies are inching closer to their day in court, or a settlement.
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Facing eviction in encampment sweeps, homeless residents along Pajaro River levee brace for uncertain future
Homeless residents along the Pajaro River levee face displacement from planned sweeps for safety and levee repairs, leaving them anxious about limited housing options and what will happen to their belongings and pets.
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County watchdog strikes a positive tone, praising local government in grand jury reports
Santa Cruz County’s civil grand jury shifted from criticism of public agencies to praise, this year highlighting improvements in cybersecurity, jail facilities and crisis response among local governments.
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Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin to headline new “Legends Live & Local” event at MAH
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jane Wiedlin, best known as a member of the Go-Go’s, will headline a new event at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.
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Groundbreaking set for senior living community off of West Cliff Drive
Ananta Senior Living Community along Pelton Avenue will feature 76 apartments with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts.