Hoping to raise more revenue with lower rates — and allow its cannabis businesses to compete with neighboring jurisdictions — the Watsonville City Council on Tuesday approved drastically lower tax rates for cannabis growers and retailers.
Recovery & Reopening
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Facing recall, Newsom discusses ‘unthinkable’ pandemic challenges and offers hope for future
The governor emphasized his administration’s work to respond to challenges that “made the unthinkable commonplace” over the last year and pledged to address deep-rooted inequities further exposed by the pandemic.
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California makes it easier to guarantee volunteers COVID-19 vaccines — just not in Santa Cruz County yet
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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California is far from herd immunity, making a 4th COVID-19 wave possible. Here’s how
There are a number of things that could go wrong in California’s quest to put an end to the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Who gets a $1,400 check, and other ways the COVID-19 relief bill may affect your pocketbook
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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A shot in the arm in the vaccine race: California administers 10 million COVID-19 doses
After a year marked by grim milestones, California has cleared a hopeful hurdle in its fight against COVID-19: administering its 10 millionth vaccine dose.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Disneyland, outdoor stadiums get green light to start reopening in April
State officials announced Friday that outdoor sports and live performance venues, as well as amusement parks, will be allowed to begin reopening on April 1 — with restrictions. Boardwalk officials aren’t sure of plans just yet.
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U.S. embraces COVID-19 vaccines, improving odds of herd immunity
Americans are warming up to COVID-19 vaccines, with 19% saying they’ve already received at least one dose and 49% intending to do so when they get the chance.
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How California plans to keep wealthy residents from taking COVID vaccines from the needy
Santa Cruz County health officials updated the public on the latest COVID-19 developments Thursday, after state…
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Settlement opens the way for all high school sports — potentially even indoors
Lawyers representing high school athletes in San Diego County have reached a settlement that would allow all sports to resume statewide.