After having to deal with a shortened or eliminated calendar for more than a year, high school sports are back. But Santa Cruz County coaches and athletes face challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic continues into another academic year.
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‘Art and science’: In aftermath of the CZU fire, restoring our beloved trail systems is no easy task
Of the 175 miles of trails in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties affected by last summer’s blaze, only 7.5 miles have reopened so far. As the public anxiously waits to regain access to places like Big Basin and parts of Henry Cowell, crews from around the state and county are hard at work removing hazards and making trails safe for use.
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‘This is my children’s future’: Angry fire survivors dig in against potentially damning clause, vow to fight
On Tuesday, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved the CZU Rebuild Directive, which removes a geological hazard evaluation requirement but required another document stating the evaluation had not been done. Owners say this clause will affect property values, and officials are looking into possible adjustments.
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‘Where do we go from here?’: Activists will hold community forum to address racial, social issues
Activist Thairie Ritchie is hosting a discussion Saturday, seeking to engage the larger community about the traumatic issues Santa Cruz County residents have had to deal with this year. It will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at Mission Plaza in Santa Cruz.
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Pencils, paper, PCR testing: Start of school year in Santa Cruz County amid Delta brings hopes and concerns
Dozens of students and school staff members have tested positive for COVID-19, but county and district officials have markedly stepped up testing procedures while keeping steady with masking and hygiene protocols.
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It’s time to hang at The Hangar: Penny Ice Creamery first to open its doors at Skypark development
On Monday, the popular Penny Ice Creamery opened its fourth location, inside The Hangar at Skypark in Scotts Valley. Faultline Brewery and Zinnia’s boutique will be joining what Penny’s co-owners are calling “more of a scoop shop.”
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The Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Fest is this weekend: Here’s what you need to know
On Saturday and Sunday at Siltanen Park, the festival — organized by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce — will feature more than 23 local wineries and craft brewers, 12 food trucks and food vendors, and more than 100 local and nationally known artists.
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Pair of Scotts Valley businesses partner to bring coffee, community together at Cruise Coffee Cafe
The owners of Cruise Coffee Company and Hot Pink Dessert Co. have opened the new cafe inside the Cavallaro Transit Center.
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Kaiser shares details about its medical facility expansion plans in Watsonville, Scotts Valley
Mental health and wellness was a focus for both locations as Oakland-based Kaiser Permanente continues to grow its footprint in Santa Cruz County, with further expansion still planned in Scotts Valley.
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Erasing COVID’s ravages: 3 takeaways from Scotts Valley’s budget for 2021-22
Getting Scotts Valley back on track is the theme of the city’s draft budget, with a pre-COVID sales tax providing wind in the city’s sails as it aims to boost staffing and invest in infrastructure.