Several of the Republican candidates running to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in the Sept. 14 recall election have vowed to rescind mask and vaccine mandates, with front-runner Larry Elder saying he would use executive authority to do so.
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Jab steps: Here’s where to get vaccinated throughout Santa Cruz County
With the Delta variant sparking a COVID-19 surge that’s expected to continue through August, just under 60% of Santa Cruz County’s total population is fully vaccinated. Here’s how to add yourself or someone in need of a vaccine to that number.
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How kids can stay safer at school despite Delta variant threat
Despite the threats posed by the Delta variant — a particular worry for parents of children under age 12, who are too young to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine — there are ways to enhance kids’ safety at school. Here’s what it will take to protect students.
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Forecasting a better future: business plan competition offers real-life experience for PVUSD students
What started as a simple partnership to provide financial literacy training to Diamond Tech Institute students has flourished into sponsoring the Annual Business Plan Competition with scholarships and other critical student support. Santa Cruz Community Credit Union continues to give back in unique ways that have a powerful impact on our future.
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‘CZU, One Year Later’: The only recovery consistency lies in a community’s selfless nature
Monday marks one year since the day thousands of lives changed forever in Santa Cruz County — the day the magnificent lightning storm that lit up the heavens became the catalyst for 37 straight days of hell. While the financial and volunteer help has been steady, consistent, and even competitive, the need for real recovery remains constant for many.
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‘A clear testament to the caliber of the community’: Boulder Creek launches free tool library
How could residents rebuilding from the CZU fire share tools? The answer is the Community Tool Shed, which opens Saturday in Boulder Creek after an overwhelming response from local volunteers, businesses and organizations.
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The Lambda COVID variant is in California: 5 things to know
Experts think Lambda is more infectious than the original coronavirus behind COVID-19 but less infectious than the Delta variant that’s raging across the state and country. There are also signs it could be more resistant to vaccines, though more study is needed.
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Yoga classes, therapy and 401(k)s: California businesses beefing up benefits to attract workers
California businesses are responding to a labor shortage with social media pleas, hiring incentives, bonuses and new benefits. So far, workers, particularly in the service industry, are seeing wages rise.
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How schools help students who’ve lost loved ones to COVID
At least 30% of California students surveyed by the ACLU said they’d lost a loved one during the pandemic. “Grief comes in all shapes and sizes, but for everyone, it means that life will forever be changed,” one educator said. “For students experiencing this, just noticing and caring can mean the world.”
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Reading, ’rithmetic and resisting COVID: The new 3 Rs as kids head back to school
Children under 12 can’t get a vaccine, so parents are concerned about how to keep them safe as classes resume — especially as the Delta variant spreads. Kaiser Health News has some answers for parents and guardians trying to navigate the new landscape.