After Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills announced his resignation last week, discussions have kicked into high gear among politicians and activists about what qualities his successor should have.
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WALLACE BAINE: On the anniversary of the ’89 quake, imagining a Santa Cruz where it never happened
While it would not be right to think of the 1989 Loma Prieta quake as a “blessing,” it’s worth considering the ways in which downtown Santa Cruz was re-envisioned — and whether that would’ve ever happened without the natural disaster.
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UPDATE: Fire in Pajaro Valley now 60% contained
A planned burn to get rid of brush on the Estrada Ranch in South County Friday quickly turned into a 80-acre blaze. That grew to nearly 150 acres by Sunday, but firefighters say they’re getting it under control.
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The third rail of Santa Cruz County politics: Electric streetcar steps into the political transit fray
A demonstration of an electric streetcar in Watsonville on Saturday was decried by Supervisor Manu Koenig, who said the idea was not a viable transit option. Coast Futura representatives, who are running the multi-week event, said it is just a demonstration to gauge community interest, and not connected to proposals TIG/m, the manufacturer of the streetcar, has with the regional transit authority.
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Halloween will return to downtown Santa Cruz, but not in full street party fashion
After being canceled in 2020, Halloween festivities are coming back downtown. Unlike previous years, roads will remain open to mitigate large gatherings, and facial coverings are recommended. Santa Cruz police will also bring back safety enhancement zones with triple fine penalties.
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LILY BELLI: Eaters Digest checks in on Bread Boy’s return, 11th Hour’s expansion and Pana’s chowable arepas
Your weekly guide to news and events in the Santa Cruz County food and drink world, featuring news and reviews about S.C. Bread Boy, 11th Hour Coffee, Soif, Pana Food Truck and the Kitchen at Santa Adarius Santa Cruz Portal.
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‘A costly mistake’ or still moving forward? After council rejection, future of 831 Water St. remains in flux
While the fate of Santa Cruz’s first SB 35 project could be legal entanglements for the city, there are signs that the developer might be working to satisfy the concerns raised by the city council on Tuesday.
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Morning Lookout: Tax the absent to solve affordability problem, some say; Netflix in hot water
Chancellor Cynthia Larive has been meeting regularly with local leaders to find ways to maximize the university’s…
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Hospitals brace for strikes as California workers protest staff shortages
Long-simmering disputes with unions over staffing are reaching crisis points. Almost a third of California hospitals report insufficient numbers of critical workers, including nurses, technicians and janitors.
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70,000 Californians have died from COVID-19
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
