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With a vote on Measure N, residents in the Pajaro Valley Healthcare District will decide whether improvements to Watsonville Community Hospital are worth higher property taxes for the next 30 years.
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After a few summery days, winter returns with a vengeance and torrential rain in the Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties. Officials are warning about possible floods, power outages and strong winds.
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A working group presented dozens of projects planned for the north coast of Santa Cruz County
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Known to officials as Otter 841, the southern sea otter has started chasing surfers around Steamer Lane and Cowells. She has an affinity for gnawing on soft-top surfboards and flippers. Wildlife officials, who are hoping to keep the otter safe, have been unable to capture her.
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The vandals responsible for defacing the Black Lives Matter mural in front of Santa Cruz City Hall joined hundreds of volunteers to restore the mural.
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Dr. Gail Newel led Santa Cruz through the pandemic. As she approaches her retirement, she spoke with KAZU about her career, the challenges of the pandemic, and what's ahead for the county.
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Santa Cruz County Deputy Health Officer David Ghilarducci reacts to the end of the national COVID-19 public health emergency, which was lifted today.
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As our region faces an ongoing natural disaster, communities in the Santa Cruz Mountains are still struggling to recover from one that’s nearly three years old. The CZU fires destroyed 911 homes in 2020. To date, only 24 have been rebuilt. We speak with Santa Cruz County Supervisor Bruce McPherson about the slow recovery in his district.
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Communities along the Pajaro river narrowly avoided disaster, as aging levees struggled to hold back catastrophic flood waters during January’s relentless storms. Despite decades of neglect and a growing awareness of the levees’ dire condition, a permanent fix is still years away.
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As many prepare to celebrate the holidays, local health officials are asking residents to be vigilant as they spend time with friends and family.