Ryan Coonerty and Ami Chen Mills have secured their places as the top two vote-getters in the Santa Cruz mayoral race and will compete in a run-off election in November. The candidates plan to reach more voters to continue garnering support in the coming months — after some rest, of course.
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Santa Cruz County Superior Court: Immigration attorney Alisa Thomas secures open seat in judge race
Immigration attorney Alisa Thomas has defeated criminal defense attorney Bryan Hackett in the race for an open seat on the Santa Cruz County Superior Court.
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Capitola voters will elect four district representatives — and a mayor — under new system
As Capitola continues its switch to district-based elections, the city council approved the creation of four districts plus an elected mayor with a two-year term. The first districting maps are expected to be publicly shared by June 17.
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Santa Cruz County joins California lawsuit against proposed federal ICE site near Gilroy
Santa Cruz County is joining a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County seeking to block a planned federal immigration facility near Gilroy.
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El condado de Santa Cruz se une a una demanda de California contra un propuesto centro federal de ICE cerca de Gilroy
El condado de Santa Cruz se unirá a una demanda presentada por el fiscal general de California, Rob Bonta, y el condado de Santa Clara para bloquear la construcción de un centro federal de control migratorio planeado cerca de Gilroy.
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Supervisors move forward with ballot measure strengthening offshore drilling ordinance
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is moving forward with a November ballot measure to make changes to an ordinance that requires voters to approve any onshore facility of over 20,000 square feet that supports offshore drilling operations.
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District 4 Santa Cruz County supervisor: Tony Nuñez maintains early lead over incumbent Felipe Hernandez
Tony Nuñez takes the early lead in the District 4 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors race over incumbent Felipe Hernandez and Elias Gonzales. The seat represents most of the Pajaro Valley, Watsonville and Interlaken.
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Watsonville Community Hospital CEO Stephen Gray to step down from position in July
Watsonville Community Hospital CEO Stephen Gray will be stepping down from his role in early July, according to hospital leadership. The search for an interim replacement is currently underway.
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As Martinelli’s cancels contracts, Watsonville apple farmers lose their biggest buyer – and a way of life
For decades, Pajaro Valley apple farmers relied on S. Martinelli & Co. as their primary — and often only — buyer, but the company’s decision to stop renewing some grower contracts has left longtime orchardists scrambling for alternatives and questioning the future of local apple farming.
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Watsonville Community Hospital will receive $10.6 million state grant to help weather financial challenges
Watsonville Community Hospital is receiving a $10.6 million state grant that will provide temporary financial relief. Watsonville is one of four California hospitals receiving additional state funding.
