“That starts in the field,” he said. “If we’re going to make sure we’re going to maintain a viable and productive state agriculturally, it begins with having a healthy workforce.”
Recovery & Reopening
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Cal State announces plans for fall 2021 reopening of its 23 campuses
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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What seniors can expect when COVID vaccines begin to roll out
The first candidates, from Pfizer and Moderna, could arrive before Christmas, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Seniors in nursing homes and assisted living centers will be among the first Americans vaccinated, following recommendations last week by a federal advisory panel.
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A pandemic-friendly holiday lights show? The fairgrounds deliver the drive-thru
Holiday revelers can buy tickets online and experience the light show at the fairgrounds without getting out of the car.
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California’s new contact-tracing app: What you need to know
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a voluntary smartphone app to alert people if they were in close contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
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‘Reckless and egregious’: County supervisors go after PG&E for tree clearing that increased debris flow risk
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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‘Love You Madly’ raises $76,000-plus for fire relief — and auction items still up for grabs
Sen. Laphonza Butler announced she won’t run for a full term in 2024. Her entry would’ve shaken up an already volatile…
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End of a city council era: After 24 years, Cynthia Mathews says her goodbyes
After serving six terms on the City Council, dating back almost 30 years, Cynthia Mathews looks back on the long-term changes that she helped bring about in Santa Cruz
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A struggling recycling industry faces new crisis with coronavirus
In the face of this new crisis, recyclers are having to adjust to the paradox of pandemic life. While the increased use of packaging for disposable personal protective equipment, takeout food and medical gear would lead many to believe more recyclables have entered the waste stream, business closures and at-home living have led to Californians producing less waste overall.
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21 for ’21: How Bella Bonner found her voice — and plans to keep honing it
A young activist came out of nowhere in 2020 to spur dramatic gatherings of diversity discussion and police reform. But her voice really was developing long before George Floyd’s death.