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Posted inPandemic Life
‘I don’t recognize myself anymore’; How the pandemic drowned a working mom in debt
Commercial real estate agent Maybelle Manio is one of many middle-class Californians who found themselves financially stranded by the pandemic. The 42-year-old commercial real estate agent turned to public support for the first time in her life.
Posted inCOVID 2022
Not all the unvaccinated are diehards, but the ‘wait and see’ crowd is shrinking
Not all unvaccinated people have totally ruled out COVID-19 shots. Some say they will “wait and see” about getting vaccinated, or will do so “only if required,” surveys show.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Santa Cruz Measure A receives overwhelming support
As of 10 p.m. Tuesday night, the single issue on the Santa Cruz city ballot got more than 80% “yes” votes. Measure A would dedicate a larger percentage of money generated by the city’s cannabis tax towards the Santa Cruz Children’s Fund and cement the change in the city charter.
Posted inFood & Drink
In Saturn Cafe’s next life, it will be a Drunk Monkey — only now, ‘we can basically do whatever we want’
Popular food truck Asian fusion fare will morph into new things as the Cruz Kitchen & Taps takes shape at the historic site of the former Saturn Cafe at Pacific and Laurel in downtown Santa Cruz.
Posted inEducation
New law to bring CalFresh food benefits to more college students
About 127,000 California college students receive money to help with groceries every month, but a state report estimates that the number who are eligible is much higher — between 416,000 and nearly 700,000.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
‘Not quite on board’: Parents proving a tough sell on COVID vax for teens
California offers a lens on the challenges officials face in persuading parents to embrace COVID shots for young children. While the state has a strong showing in overall vaccination rates, just 59% of kids 12 to 17 — eligible for a shot since May — are fully vaccinated.
Posted inLatest News
Morning Lookout: It’s election day; 328 sq. feet million-dollar home in Seabright and more
Join Sempervirens Fund’s ‘Under the Redwoods’ webinar series to explore the beauty, history, science, and benefits of…
Posted inLatest News
Morning Lookout: Halloween revelries return to Santa Cruz, public health workers flee posts
Good Morning! It’s Monday, Nov. 1 (what happened to the first 10 months of 2021!?) and it will be a rainy day with a high of 65. There could be wind gusts of up to 18 mph and new precipitation totals of up to three-quarters of an inch. For the first time in two years, […]
Posted inLatest News
Shooting at home of Gilroy council member leaves 1 dead, 3 injured; suspect arrested
The shooting took place during a party on Saturday at the home of Gilroy City Council Member Rebeca Armendariz.
