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LIVE UPDATES: All wildfires declared contained, controlled; 2,452 remain without power
High winds whipped through the Santa Cruz Mountains and the entire Bay Area this week, initiating a series of fires and sparking numerous power outages. Here’s the latest.
50-unit apartment building proposed in heart of Watsonville
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
They’re testing your what? Wastewater plays growing role in search for COVID-19 countywide
Wastewater testing is providing an early indicator of whether COVID-19 cases are increasing or decreasing in Santa Cruz County and beyond. Now, the process might become even more important amid concerns about variants of the disease.
Boulders fall on car on Highway 17 near Redwood Estates causing severe jam
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Morning Lookout: Confusion over vaccines, public health officials to update and more
The campus continues to make advancements in the areas of housing, transportation, and water conservation.
They’re the most likely to die from COVID-19, but hardly any have been vaccinated
Only 5% of residents living in California’s long-term care homes had been vaccinated as of Sunday, data show.
Daily COVID-19 death count soars to new heights in California
More than 530 Californians are now dying every day from COVID-19, pushing a number of counties past new, grim milestones.
Morning Lookout: Debating Rail Trail ahead of today’s meeting, local leaders ask for peace and more
Celebrate the MAH’s 25th Anniversary with new exhibitions and events happening throughout Santa Cruz County in 2021.
Vaccine guideline changes spark widespread confusion as distribution remains behind
One health system’s website crashed. People called another and got conflicting information. And there doesn’t appear to be enough vaccine supply to meet demand. Meanwhile, there’s a vaccine clinic in Santa Cruz County Friday, but appointments are already set. And other counties are struggling, too.

