Good Morning! It’s Friday, Jan. 22. Santa Cruz County’s roller coaster winter of 2021 is moving ahead full steam: After this week’s warmth and wildfires, today’s forecast calls for rain and a high of 55. In fact, the Bay Area will be hit with several storms in coming days — weather systems that our Isabella […]
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‘A lot we’re learning from this process’: Keith Greeninger celebrates new norm with livestream concert
THE HERE & NOW: For Santa Cruz County musician Keith Greeninger, online concerts aren’t merely a stopgap until things are normal again. They are, instead, a new kind of presentation for live music that will not be going away, even if COVID-19 does.
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Stay-home order might lift within 2 weeks, but don’t hold breath awaiting pandemic’s end
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Inconsistent vaccine supply, lack of state coordination complicate teacher vaccinations
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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State activates MyTurn vaccine clearinghouse website
Until now, there was no single government site where all Californians could go for information on vaccinations. People can register there, but in most cases they can’t sign up for appointments yet.
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‘Tedious, stressful’: Why older Californians are still struggling to get vaccine
California’s vaccination rate lags behind almost every other state. Its balkanized system, spread across 58 counties and three cities, and lack of adequate supply from the federal government have caused widespread confusion for people 65 and over.
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A ‘full reverse’: California joblessness spiked in December, thwarting recovery
Much of December’s distress was driven by hotels and restaurants closing, as tourism and business travel failed to bounce back and dining out was restricted.
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‘It’s changed who I am’: The life of a Santa Cruz County nurse in the pandemic
The pandemic has taken a toll on Dominican Hospital ER nurse Kirsten Palmquist and her family. Long days. Endless streams of patients. Surges on top of surges. But she is steadfast in her commitment to her calling.
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Doctoral student sues UCSC police over alleged battery at strike demonstration
Sabrina Shirazi, a fifth-year doctoral candidate, says she was left concussed and suffering physical and emotional damage injuries that continue to impact her life almost a year later.
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Morning Lookout: Thousands still without power, paused vaccine gets greenlight and more
Take a sneak peek at the MAH’s newest showcases and exhibitions coming in 2021!