Santa Cruz County Statewide Articles


'I've Been Terrified.' Student Fears Triggered by Israel-Palestinian Conflict Skyrocket

Fears among college students triggered by the Israel-Palestinian conflict have skyrocketed, with a new national study showing that 3 million students said they feared for their safety, including the majority who are Jewish and Muslim.

Crime Is a Ballot 'Vulnerability' for California Democrats After Schiff, Bass Break-Ins

Crimes involving Democratic lawmakers has put the spotlight back on public safety in California. The issue could leave Democratic candidates vulnerable in November.

Oversight Inspectors Accuse Sheriff's Department of Retaliation After Reports on Jail Fires

L.A. County Sheriff's Department denies retaliating against Men's Central Jail inmates after oversight report on fires.

An Ambulance, an Empty Lot and a Loophole: One Man's Fight for a Place to Live

Cameron Gordon couldn't afford a rental, so he bought an ambulance to sleep in. He couldn't afford to buy a house, so he bought a vacant lot where he's created a hillside oasis — thanks to a loophole in the …

California Floats Extending Health Insurance Subsidies to All Adult Immigrants

Marisol Pantoja Toribio found a lump in her breast in early January. Uninsured and living in California without legal status and without her family, the usually happy-go-lucky 43-year-old quickly realized how limited her options were.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Wrong About a Ban on NIH Research About Mass Shootings

"Congress prohibits the NIH from researching the cause of mass shootings."

DIY Gel Manicures May Harm Your Health

A fresh set from the comfort of your own home? DIY gel nails have been all the rage on social media, but the practice could cause you to develop a life-changing allergy. In a TikTok video, creator @alina.gene describes developing …

DIY Gel Manicures May Harm Your Health

A fresh set from the comfort of your own home? DIY gel nails have been all the rage on social media, but the practice could cause you to develop a life-changing allergy. In a TikTok video, creator @alina.gene describes developing …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is Wrong About a Ban on NIH Research About Mass Shootings

"Congress prohibits the NIH from researching the cause of mass shootings."

‘Breaking a Promise’: California Deficit Could Halt Raises for Disability Workers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities say Gov. Gavin Newsom is reneging on a scheduled raise for the workers who care for their loved ones, and advocates warn of potential lawsuits if disability services become …

San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Expanding by More Than 100,000 Acres

The Biden administration added to the Southern California monument that was established by President Obama in 2014, and also expanded the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in Northern California.

How California’s Juvenile Justice System Changed Since Shutdown of State Facilities

It's too early to say whether making counties responsible for juvenile justice in California is working as intended.

UCLA Student Protesters Brace for Police Crackdown on Campus Encampment

Despite heavy police presence and an order to clear the area, hundreds of students remained gathered both inside and near the student encampment hours into the night.

Lagging Revenue Continues to Drive California Budget Deficit as Deadline Nears

With the June 15 deadline for the state budget approaching, the amount of tax revenues and the size of the budget deficit loom large for California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators.

El Presidente De La UC Tenía Un Plan Para Reducir Las Protestas, Entonces ¿Por Qué Hubo Una Noche De Violencia en UCLA?

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Mace, Green Lasers, Screeching Soundtracks: Inside the UCLA Encampment on a Night of Violence

Even before Tuesday night's bloody physical altercations, protesters occupying a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA said counterdemonstrators have assaulted them nightly with a jarring barrage of light and sound.

UC’s President Had a Plan to Deescalate Protests. How Did We Get a Night of Violence at UCLA?

The University of California’s campus safety plan was designed to calm protests by limiting law enforcement. Yet as tensions grew to violence against a UCLA student encampment erected in protest over the war in Gaza, many are criticizing law enforcement’s …

UCLA Declares Unlawful Assembly; Authorities Poised to Clear Pro-Palestinian Camp

Less than 24 hours after a violent attack on a pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA, authorities appeared poised to shut down the encampment by declaring an unlawful assembly.

Controversial West Portal Redesign Plan Delayed After Merchant Backlash

After merchant backlash on a West Portal redesign, city leaders are reevaluating.

Long Beach Weighs New Hiring Process as Almost a Quarter of Jobs Sit Vacant

The Long Beach City Council will weigh a measure to allow voters to decide whether the city should streamline its hiring process. Labor advocates say more changes are needed.

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