Five months after the CZU Lightning Complex Fire torched the Santa Cruz Mountains, the smell of smoke once again permeated the county on Tuesday. For many, it brought back visceral fears that have yet to be fully processed.
Recovery & Reopening
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‘A lot we’re learning from this process’: Keith Greeninger celebrates new norm with livestream concert
THE HERE & NOW: For Santa Cruz County musician Keith Greeninger, online concerts aren’t merely a stopgap until things are normal again. They are, instead, a new kind of presentation for live music that will not be going away, even if COVID-19 does.
Posted inVaccine Watch
State activates MyTurn vaccine clearinghouse website
Until now, there was no single government site where all Californians could go for information on vaccinations. People can register there, but in most cases they can’t sign up for appointments yet.
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‘Tedious, stressful’: Why older Californians are still struggling to get vaccine
California’s vaccination rate lags behind almost every other state. Its balkanized system, spread across 58 counties and three cities, and lack of adequate supply from the federal government have caused widespread confusion for people 65 and over.
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A ‘full reverse’: California joblessness spiked in December, thwarting recovery
Much of December’s distress was driven by hotels and restaurants closing, as tourism and business travel failed to bounce back and dining out was restricted.
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How much rain did your community see? And what’s ahead for the weekend?
The ‘atmospheric river’ has passed. Here’s how much rain the Santa Cruz area saw — and what to expect going forward.
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Biden immediately turns to boosting federal COVID-19 response
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Coronavirus variant found in Denmark is increasingly common in Northern California
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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‘How am I going to keep this up?’ COVID intensifies plight of family caregivers
The pandemic has made a stressful task only harder for the 4.7 million Californias who care for a relative or close friend over the age of 50.
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As Biden takes the reins, he calls for a united front against COVID-19 and other threats
On health care, President Joe Biden made it clear that combating the covid-19 pandemic will be his top priority. “We must set aside politics and finally face this pandemic as one nation,” he said. “We will get through this together.”