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New federal contractor will take over Santa Cruz County Head Start program, Newsom announces affordable housing development on state land

KAZU | By Erin Malsbury
Published December 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM PST
photo shows a woman and four young children sitting outside on a porch
Encompass Community Services
Encompass Community Services has stepped away from hosting the Head Start early education program in Santa Cruz County after challenges that started during the government shutdown.

In today's newscast, the local nonprofit Encompass Community Services steps down from administering the Head Start program after 40 years. Plus, Governor Gavin Newsom announces the development of affordable housing on California state land.

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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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