The answer is no in many parts of California: Eighteen counties, mostly rural ones, have more hospitalized COVID-19 patients today than a year ago. But urban counties are faring better.
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Inside Lookout: Celebrating our first birthday and moving boldly into 2022
In this month’s newsletter from CEO and Founder Ken Doctor, get a preview of Lookout’s ambitious student access…
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San Jose State settles for $3.3 million with former athletes over sexual abuse allegations
San Jose State agrees to pay 15 former student athletes who were allegedly sexually harassed by former sports trainer Scott Shaw.
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Morning Lookout: Buying local, UCSC student’s inspiration and Laird Q&A
Join Senderos in sustaining and growing their programs by making a donation and celebrating 20 years of service to…
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Supply chain woes trigger shortages of crucial medical devices
Eying the offshore traffic jams at ports and supply chain problems, California hospitals report delays and shortages in medical supplies. Some patients are forced to reuse medical tubes.
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Colorado’s COVID-19 surge is an urgent warning for California
In both states, roughly 63% of all residents are fully vaccinated. But California has one of the best coronavirus case rates in the U.S. and Colorado has one of the worst.
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What’s it like to study from a hotel? As housing crunch worsens, students at UCSC, elsewhere are finding out
At least four UC campuses — including UC Santa Cruz — have resorted to hotels to house students this fall. The option provided temporary relief to hundreds of students. But the financial support campuses offered varied. And for many students, finding more permanent, affordable housing remains elusive, even as the end of fall quarter nears.
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Latino, Asian American, LGBTQ activists: They want to shape California’s congressional maps
Intense jockeying underway as a state panel redraws California’s congressional seats
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Q&A: State Sen. John Laird on U.N. climate conference, Santa Cruz impact
State Sen. John Laird, whose district stretches along the coast from San Luis Obispo to Santa Cruz counties, attended the recently concluded United Nations conference on climate change in Scotland. He talked to Lookout about what he learned and what he feels needs to be done locally to deal with our warming planet.
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Kyle Rittenhouse is found not guilty of all charges
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…