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Politics & Policy

‘Reckless and egregious’: County supervisors go after PG&E for tree clearing that increased debris flow risk

by Nick Ibarra December 8, 2020

New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…

Politics & Policy

‘Love You Madly’ raises $76,000-plus for fire relief — and auction items still up for grabs

by Wallace Baine December 8, 2020

Sen. Laphonza Butler announced she won’t run for a full term in 2024. Her entry would’ve shaken up an already volatile…

Local scenery makes 'Clara's Dream' a unique Santa Cruz Nutcracker experience.

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Christmas traditions like The Nutcracker adapt to 2020 by going virtual

by Wallace Baine December 7, 2020

THE HERE & NOW: Productions of The Nutcracker, sing-along Messiah, and El Teatro Campesino’s La Virgen Del Tepeyac are all pushing ahead with virtual events this holiday season.

A Cal Fire crew member works near the flames of the CZU Lightning Complex fires in August 2020.

Morning Lookout: Red flag warning in place, Q&A with police chief and more

by Tulsi Kamath December 7, 2020

John Laroche, 62, was arrested on Dec. 3, 2020, in the 1995 murder of 41-year-old Gloria Hassemer.

Politics & Policy

Man accused in 25-year-old cold case makes first court appearance

by Nick Ibarra December 7, 2020

John Laroche is accused of murdering Gloria Hassemer in Watsonville back in 1995. “Mr. Laroche, as I believe you know — but let me explain to you — you are here on a new charge of murder.”

Environment

A struggling recycling industry faces new crisis with coronavirus

by Megan Calfas December 6, 2020

In the face of this new crisis, recyclers are having to adjust to the paradox of pandemic life. While the increased use of packaging for disposable personal protective equipment, takeout food and medical gear would lead many to believe more recyclables have entered the waste stream, business closures and at-home living have led to Californians producing less waste overall.