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Morning Lookout | BREAKING: SRO program back on the table; stabbing suspects affiliated with gang, sheriff says
Recent UCSC graduate and Bay Federal Credit Union’s Certified Financial Educator, Tiffany Zachmeier, looks back at her…
Aptos High tragedy: Campus police program back on table; sheriff says suspects have gang affiliation
On Tuesday afternoon, Aptos High School was locked down for nearly three hours after a student was fatally stabbed and two others were taken into custody in an attack officials said was gang-related. County and school leaders convened in a virtual community meeting Thursday to discuss safety measures for the school moving forward.
‘Religious’ exemptions add legal thorns to looming vaccination mandates
No major religions denounce vaccination. That hasn’t kept individual churches from providing religious “cover” for those seeking to avoid jabs.
Who is a crime victim? California recall election intensifies painful divide over reform
Traditional crime victims groups are emboldened by the possible recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom and some district attorneys. But other groups are redefining the term ‘victim.’
SB 9 & 10 have now passed in the state Assembly & Senate — so what’s next?
Senate Bills 9 and 10, which would allow for increased density in single-family-zoned areas, are poised to be signed into law. But some say they will do little to change the housing stock in Santa Cruz County, while others say adding housing will further strain the county’s infrastructure.
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New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Californians will pay highest gas prices ever for Labor Day weekend
Drivers in California are expected to pay an average of $4.39 per gallon — the highest price ever for Labor Day weekend. The average price per gallon in Santa Cruz County is even higher, at $4.43 per gallon.
Should we really worry about ticks on L.A. beaches, and what can we do to stay safe?
Beachgoers won’t find ticks crawling around on the sand, but experts say they might be lurking in brush or tall grass nearby.
Critics say physicians ‘cartel’ obstructing efforts to punish bad doctors
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…