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Federal funding for preschool programs threatened, Santa Cruz wants public input on wharf plans

KAZU | By Erin Malsbury
Published October 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM PDT
photo shows the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf on an overcast day
Erin Malsbury
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KAZU News
The new plan for the wharf includes new signage to help with traffic flow.

In today's newscast, a change in federal funding is threatening local Head Start programs, which provide free preschool for low-income families. Plus, the City of Santa Cruz is seeking public input on the Wharf Master Plan.
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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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