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Published September 24Insurers say they’re starting to write new California homeowner policies, but how many?
Insurance companies are starting to write new policies in California again after years of holding back as wildfire risk climbed higher. The state Insurance Department says that means new regulations, intended to boost insurance availability, are working. Consumer Watchdog, the…
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Published September 23Rotary Club of Freedom to host annual Uncork Corralitos fundraiser for local nonprofits
The `Rotary Club of Freedom` will host its annual Uncork Corralitos fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 17, bringing together local wine, food, music and community support for three Santa Cruz County nonprofit programs. The event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at Alladin Nursery, 2905 Freedom…
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Published September 23Watsonville reducirá las cámaras de vigilancia Flock de 37 a 20 y endurecerá las reglas sobre los datos
El martes, el Concejo Municipal de Watsonville votó 5-2 a favor de reducir el uso de las cámaras Flock por parte del departamento de policía, después de una discusión de casi cinco horas que por momentos fue tensa.
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Published September 23Watsonville to cut Flock surveillance cameras from 37 to 20, tighten data rules
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday voted 5-2 to scale back the police department’s use of Flock Safety cameras after an often-tense, nearly five-hour discussion.
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Published September 23Sheriff opposes proposed Santa Cruz Mountains placement of convicted rapist Michael Cheek
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark is opposing the proposed placement of rapist Michael Cheek in a Los Gatos property in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Published September 23Wednesday evening traffic: Highway 9 briefly closed after truck crash; paving on Hwy 1
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Published September 23Santa Cruz mayoral candidates Ryan Coonerty, Ami Chen Mills face off Wednesday in Lookout forum
Santa Cruz mayoral candidates Ryan Coonerty and Ami Chen Mills are set to discuss a host of city issues during Lookout’s candidate forum Wednesday at 6 p.m. The sold-out event will be livestreamed.
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Published September 23This week in Santa Cruz County business: Summit on economic opportunities for local arts; Verve workers reach tentative contract; voting underway for Lookout List
A Monterey Bay Economic Partnership summit focused on improving the economic health and quality of life of Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey counties, a union deal for local Verve Coffee Roasters employees and how to show your favorite local businesses some love – it's all part…
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Published September 23Eight waste streams and one free Saturday – why does Santa Cruz County make legal junk disposal so hard?
Santa Cruz County wants residents to dispose of waste responsibly, but the system can make that surprisingly difficult, writes Steve Smith, who experienced these problems firsthand. A simple garage cleanout can mean eight different waste streams, multiple destinations, limited…
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Published September 22Inside Verve Coffee workers’ tentative union contract: Higher sick pay, AI limits and guaranteed hours
Verve Coffee Roasters workers across six Bay Area cafés have reached a tentative union contract after nearly 10 months of bargaining, with guaranteed hours, advance scheduling, wage increases and other workplace protections. The agreement also includes what union leaders call…
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Published September 22Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Sept. 22
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
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Published September 22Tuesday evening traffic: Highway 1 closures in Capitola/Soquel; Hwy 9 lane controls
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.