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It could get easier to start a business in Santa Cruz, and a state bill would ban police face coverings

KAZU | By Erin Malsbury
Published June 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM PDT
Some plants in the foreground give way to tall buildings in the background, and three palm trees stand in between the buildings and the foreground.
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KAZU News
Downtown Santa Cruz.

In today's newscast, California lawmakers introduced a bill that would ban law enforcement face coverings and the City of Santa Cruz looks for ways to spur economic development. Plus, Santa Cruz has lost a long-time public servant and activist.
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Erin Malsbury
Erin is an award-winning journalist and photographer. She's written for local and national outlets, including the Smithsonian and Science Magazine. She has a master's degree in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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