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Published September 30Wednesday evening traffic: Highway 1 closed at Park Ave.; Hwy 9 lane closures ongoing
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Published September 30What does UC Santa Cruz have in common with the rest of the UC? A new book explores the system’s complicated history
What makes UC Santa Cruz different from the University of California’s nine other campuses? Journalist Miriam Pawel’s new book, “California Dreams,” traces the UC system’s tumultuous history — and explores how UCSC’s distinctive identity emerged from a vision that quickly…
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Published September 30Santa Cruz County has healthy kelp; we shouldn’t close our coast to fishing
After nearly three years, the fight over proposed no-take marine protected areas along the Santa Cruz County coast is headed for a final decision. County Supervisors Justin Cummings and Manu Koenig argue that the proposals are too broad, lack scientific justification and would…
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Published September 30Abortion pills to be offered at California community college health centers under new law
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring California community colleges with health centers to provide access to abortion medication starting in 2029. A previous law already requires public universities in California to offer abortion pills.
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Published September 30Newsom vetoes Delta levees bill as El Niño winter looms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 872, saying money in the budget made the bill's $170 million for levee repairs redundant. The state puts those repair costs at $3.3 billion.
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Published September 30Letter to the editor: Ryan Coonerty has the stronger record on public safety
In a letter to the editor, a Santa Cruz resident touts the credentials of mayoral candidate Ryan Coonerty on issues of public safety.
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Published September 30PVUSD school board candidate Curt Wilcox charged with felonies related to candidacy filing
Pajaro Valley Unified school board candidate Curt Wilcox was arrested Sept. 18 and faces felony charges related to his candidacy filing, including allegations involving his residency and voter registration.
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Published September 29State funding supports UC Davis/UC Santa Cruz program to train future Central Coast physicians
UC Santa Cruz's expanded housing commitment was made possible by years of thoughtful planning and intentional investment in expanding student housing.
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Published September 29Newsom signs new laws to rein in immigration agents as Trump’s deportation campaign escalates
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws Tuesday that aim to check federal agents during the Trump administration’s deportation program and improve conditions in detention centers. Several likely will be challenged in court.
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Published September 29Tuesday evening traffic: Highway 9, Highway 1, SR-152, SR-129 lane closures for roadwork
Tuesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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Published September 29Pajaro Valley school board Area V race: Alicia Jimenez, Curt Wilcox vie for open seat
Retired administrator Alicia Jimenez and Watsonville craftsman Curt Wilcox are competing for the open Trustee Area V seat on the Pajaro Valley Unified School District governing board. A third candidate, Jennifer Schacher, remains on the ballot despite saying she will not actively…
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Published September 29What will California’s next governor do about healthcare? Here are Becerra and Hilton’s plans
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton say they’re mindful of voters’ worries about healthcare costs, but their plans don’t have much detail.