Paul De La Cerda, 47, was charged with one felony count each of misappropriation of government funds and embezzlement of government funds. De La Cerda is accused of forging documents he submitted for reimbursement, according to the district attorney’s office.
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Is Santa Cruz’s reported vaccine rate inaccurately low? It just might be because of this UCSC-related quirk
Public health officials are constantly tracking COVID-19 data in order to understand how to best respond to areas of need. So when data comes from a variety of sources or is difficult to obtain, the best information from some sources can sometimes be incorrect information. In Santa Cruz County, public health and university officials encountered that problem but worked closely to fill in the blanks.
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Checking in on Santa Cruz’s ‘oversized vehicle ordinance’ 30 days later
After much rancor this fall regarding an oversized vehicle ordinance, the Santa Cruz City Council passed the measure by a vote of 5-2 on Nov. 9. The earliest it could have gone into effect was Dec. 9, but legally it can’t begin until a number of provisions are put in place. Lookout checks on when that might happen.
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Vaccine update: Rates, where to find a COVID shot or test; wait, cost and turnaround times
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Morning Lookout: Affordable housing for farmworkers and a composting crusade
Supporting local Santa Cruz businesses continues to be more important than ever. When it comes to buying gifts this…
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California coronavirus cases rising, showing early signs of winter surge
Statewide, the daily average of newly reported coronavirus infections has risen more than 30% since shortly before Thanksgiving.
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Olympic officials look to continue surfing and skateboarding at 2028 L.A. Games
The International Olympic Committee is expected to approve the addition of surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing in February for 2028 L.A. Games.
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New gas-powered lawn equipment banned in California in 2024
Despite opposition from gardeners worried about the costs, the state air board set zero-emission standards for new models of lawn mowers, leaf blowers and other equipment, which are a big source of smog-forming emissions.
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Watsonville special election: Vanessa Quiroz-Carter wins District 2 council seat
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Signs of Omicron found in California wastewater, suggesting variant is widespread
The number of cases associated with the new strain rose to double digits this week, including a newly confirmed infection in a Long Beach resident.