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Posted inCOVID 2022
COVID vaccine disinformation a big reason behind low inoculation rates, officials say
Persistent myths about COVID-19 vaccine safety are hobbling efforts to promote the shots in certain parts of California, officials say.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Tesla is ordered to pay former worker $137 million for racism at plant
Tesla lost a trial in which it was accused of turning a blind eye to racial taunts and offensive graffiti at a Northern California plant.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
California will impose new vaping tax to curb teen use, fund public health programs
The aim of the legislation is to discourage vaping by minors and bring taxes on e-cigarettes more in line with levies on other tobacco products, according to state Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Salinas), who authored SB 395.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Most Pacific Avenue businesses hoping outdoor dining, road closure will become permanent
Though the Santa Cruz City Council approved outdoor dining through the end of 2022, many businesses are hoping the pandemic-inspired venues can be made permanent. But it’s not unanimous, as others are raising concerns about safety and traffic flow.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Race for District 3 Supervisor heats up as Cummings joins Kalantari-Johnson in announcing candidacy
After Ryan Coonerty announced he will step back from the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors in 2022, the race is on for the Third District seat he’s held since 2014. Two current Santa Cruz city councilmembers, Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson and Justin Cummings, have announced their intent to run for the position; here’s what each plans to bring to the role.
Posted inK-12 Education
‘Educators beware!’ TikTok challenge to slap a teacher prompts urgent warning
Following a trend that encouraged school vandalism last month, the California Teachers Association cautioned that while TikTok has not authorized or sponsored the challenge, “it is important to be aware that students here in California may be coerced by social media or their peers to participate.”
Posted inEnvironment
Oil spills have marred the California coast — and shaped our politics
California’s distaste for offshore drilling dates back to the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill. Here’s a recap of how the state has led the charge against the practice ever since.
Posted inCity Life
Review: Is Jonathan Franzen too big to fail?
Jonathan Franzen’s new novel, “Crossroads,” is extraordinary, immersive, even fun. (And the Santa Cruz resident is celebrating Tuesday’s release with a Bookshop Santa Cruz event.) But it makes you wonder what Franzen might accomplish if more were at stake.
Posted inLatest News
Morning Lookout: Boil water notice for some, pipe bomb at local high school, uptick in femicides and more
Jacob Martinez is preparing local young people for opportunities in tech and digital innovation. His growing network of…
