Santa Cruz County Local News: COVID-19

But public health experts urge Californians to avoid overconfidence and take precautions.

Educators have highlighted positives in data emerging from tests since the end of the pandemic, but Covid-19 also dealt a blow to learning in this idyllic corner of California.

Even when the unemployment fund was solvent pre-pandemic, it was below the level recommended for annual benefits.

Even as the economy expands, workers are falling into poverty as the government withdraws crucial aid programs.

Keeping supply chains running is a huge part of the state economy, but it comes with a price

Plus: Winter flood outlook to be discussed by county supervisors.

Despite previous statements, the housing department now says not everyone who applied for rental assistance will get it.

Removal from Medi-Cal rolls was suspended during the pandemic. Not anymore.

The 2023 State of the Workforce report by the Workforce Development Board shows that the local economy is experiencing a robust post-pandemic recovery.

Far from “defunding” the police, cities are hiking pay and bonuses for new cops.

Positive tests are at their highest since the 2022 winter surge. But experts say there’s no cause for alarm.

50 percent more complaints of retaliation were filed last year compared to pre-pandemic numbers