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Published September 25The billionaire tax could be defeated by two other tax measures. Here’s how
California voters will soon decide whether to tax billionaires — but even if a majority says yes, the measure could still lose to either of two billionaire-funded measures designed to cancel it out.
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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 21Newsom clamps down on California data centers as voters turn against the industry
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven data center bills into law on Monday, signaling a tide change toward regulation of the industry.
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Published September 17How the most powerful woman in California government is making her mark on the Legislature
While state Sen. Monique Limón doesn’t have a blockbuster legislative victory to show for her first year as pro tem, her biggest win so far is her popularity with Senate colleagues. Unlike her predecessor, who was known as a micromanager, Limón’s egalitarian, “govern by…
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Published September 17Letter to the editor: AB 715 creates a perverse hierarchy of protection
Have something to say? Lookout welcomes letters to the editor, within our policies, from readers. Guidelines here . I disagree with Gil Stein’s op-ed, “ What California’s new antisemitism law means for Santa Cruz County schools ,” and his support for Assembly Bill 715 .
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Published September 16Inside Lookout: What’s ahead this fall, from election coverage to a new arts correspondent
From a new arts correspondent to a newsroom gearing up for election season, there’s a lot ahead at Lookout Santa Cruz this fall. Executive Editor Richard Martin shares what’s new, what the newsroom is working on and how you can connect with the journalists behind the coverage.
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Published September 15U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail-in voting limits as November election nears
This story was originally published by CalMatters . Sign up for its newsletters . The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected — for now — the Trump administration ’s efforts to limit mail-in voting ahead of the Nov. 3 election through new rules issued by the U.S. Postal Service.
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Published September 14My car was totaled by a drunk driver; the loss was so much more
Have something to say? Lookout welcomes letters to the editor, within our policies, from readers. Guidelines here . I can’t find my hair clips.
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Published September 1110 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of September 25
Looking for a new job in Santa Cruz County? Explore the top 10 exciting job opportunities across industries like education, healthcare, and more. Your next career move starts here!
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Published September 11Santa Cruz County’s heat wave, one job at a time
Santa Cruz County rarely does heat like this. For a stretch of days this week, temperatures pushed into the 90s and touched triple digits in some spots.
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Published September 11How California is kicking its natural gas habit
Solar and batteries matter, but they’re not the only reasons for the steep decline in gas-fired electricity in California.