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California Economy Czar Dee Dee Myers on Vaccines, Reopening

Myers talks about the state’s evolving Covid-19 recovery plan
Food Stamp Cuts

Hungry in Santa Cruz County: Food Stamp Cuts Loom in 2020

How federal rule changes could hurt struggling locals
Santa Cruz homeless Warming Program

Showers, Shelters and A New Divide Over Santa Cruz Homelessness

Tensions flare over daily struggles, a city camping ban and a $7 million bet on unconventional shelters
Tanuki Cider

Tanuki Cider’s Booze Philosophy

Bringing the ethos of fine wine—and a sense of humor—to local apples

Far West Fungi Plants Santa Cruz Roots

Shiitake jerky and more at organic mushroom purveyor's new downtown store
Loma Prieta

Loma Prieta: A Look Back

Historic photos of Santa Cruz County after the quake that would forever change the local landscape
Emotional Baggage

‘Emotional Baggage’ Exhibit Unpacks Childhood Trauma

Santa Cruz doctor Dawn Motyka translates patient stories into found-object art
PG&E blackout

‘Thank God For A Generator’: County Tested By PG&E Blackout

Confusion reigned after PG&E turned off the power for more than 37,000 locals
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