To tackle housing affordability and homelessness issues in Santa Cruz County, First District Supervisor Manu Koenig wants to turn to tiny homes. County leaders are agreeing to explore the idea, though the process will take time and several questions remain.
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‘So mean’: Camp for people with disabilities burglarized months after CZU fires destroyed facilities
The break-in is believed to have occurred around Jan. 19, though the exact date and time are unclear because the property has been vacant for months after the fires.
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UC Santa Cruz economic impact provides foundation for thriving region
A new economic analysis found that more than 18,000 jobs can be directly linked to UC Santa Cruz, generating $892.5 million in labor income.
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PVUSD trustees reverse course, vote to consider reinstating fired Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez
An outpouring of support for the ousted district chief prompted trustees to reconsider the decision, with a meeting to review rescinding her dismissal set for 3 p.m. Sunday.
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Yosemite is about to open, but you’ll need a reservation even for a day visit
The park, coping with storm damage and COVID-19, says it is a temporary measure.
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Section of Highway 1 near Big Sur collapses in winter storm
The section of highway collapsed Thursday afternoon about 15 miles south of Big Sur
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Californians ask: Where are our coronavirus vaccines?
California officials conceded this week it hasn’t worked to allow counties and health systems to take charge of coronavirus vaccine delivery. Amid slow rollout, state officials have been unable to answer a key question: Where are the unused doses?
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State lifts suspensions of half a million driver’s licenses
Legal advocates are trying to roll back California’s hefty traffic ticket fines and fees, which are among the highest in the nation. One attorney called them a “blunt instrument” punishing people “when in reality, for many Californians, traffic tickets are simply too expensive to take care of.”
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To prevent COVID, should I wear two masks? Do I need an N95?
Masks have been effective in slowing the coronavirus’ spread, but there has been debate about whether one-layer cloth masks offer enough protection.