Santa Cruz County is joining a lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Santa Clara County seeking to block a planned federal immigration facility near Gilroy.
The Trump presidency and Santa Cruz County
News and opinion coverage of reaction in Santa Cruz County to the election of Donald Trump to a second term as president, plus news from around California via Lookout’s content partners.
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El condado de Santa Cruz se une a una demanda de California contra un propuesto centro federal de ICE cerca de Gilroy
El condado de Santa Cruz se unirá a una demanda presentada por el fiscal general de California, Rob Bonta, y el condado de Santa Clara para bloquear la construcción de un centro federal de control migratorio planeado cerca de Gilroy.
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‘No Kings’ returns Sunday with smaller local gatherings, rally in Felton
Another round of “No Kings” events is set for Sunday, counterprogramming to a mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn that coincides with President Donald Trump’s birthday. Grassroots group Indivisible is encouraging local chapters to gather for a concert livestream, and there will be a Flag Day rally in Felton.
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Supervisors move forward with ballot measure strengthening offshore drilling ordinance
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is moving forward with a November ballot measure to make changes to an ordinance that requires voters to approve any onshore facility of over 20,000 square feet that supports offshore drilling operations.
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University of California pushes for $12B scientific research bond to counter federal cuts
The bond will appear on the November ballot if Senate Bill 895 clears the Legislature and receives Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature this month.
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Why wildfire experts are so worried about this year’s fire season
With a puny snowpack in the Western mountains and a widespread drought, the nation is a tinderbox. A reorganization of federal firefighting efforts and the departure of many staff qualified to join the fight are heightening concern.
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California bill moves to make cheaper alternative fuel available to more drivers
In the face of the nation’s highest gas prices, California lawmakers last week approved a bill to ease restrictions on E85 conversion kits — devices that let conventional gasoline cars run on a cheaper, mostly ethanol fuel blend.
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Supervisors approve new immigration policy outlining staff protocols if federal agents enter county property
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved a new policy outlining what staff should do if they encounter federal immigration officials on county property.
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California colleges are seeing a rise of conservative voices. Some classes are tense
Turning Point chapters continue to grow on California campuses months after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Campuses are seeing tensions rise as conservative students become more vocal both in and out of the classroom.
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Officials say $1.3 billion in Medicaid money to California will be deferred over allegations of fraud
Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday announced new steps in the Trump administration’s initiative to root out fraud in federal health programs, including a $1.3 billion deferral in Medicaid reimbursements to California.
