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Housing shortage has led farmworkers to live in desperate conditions; a new bill aims to help change that
GILROY — In the modest Gilroy two-bedroom home that farmworker Jesusita Ortiz shares with her family, the living room doubles as a storage space and a shared bedroom for her children, complete with a bunk bed and colorful anime posters lining the walls. The compact set up is a necessary arrangement for the growing family — nine in all, with a grandchild on the way.
Olympic Athletes to Watch: Nikki Hiltz and Dom Parrish
Locals who watch the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris can keep an eye out for Aptos High School alum Nikki Hiltz, competing in the 1500 meter race. Teammates are Emily Mckay and Elle St. Pierre. The rules allow 45 athletes to qualify. Heats begin Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 10:05 a.m....
Santa Cruz County government offices, Dominican Hospital experience impacts of global IT outage
Several organizations in Santa Cruz County, including Dominican Hospital, Bay Federal Credit Union and the County of Santa Cruz, reported impacts from the global information technology outage Thursday night into Friday. While mostly minimal, the organizations said it was taking time to get back to 100% operations. Others, like the...
Becky Clark: First Female Athletic Director at Watsonville High School Driving Sports Participation and Pride
Becky Clark, a former trailblazer in Watsonville High's wrestling program, has made history once again by becoming the first female athletic director at her alma mater at the age of 39. Only 2 out of 14 high schools in Santa Cruz County have female athletic directors. Clark aims to boost...
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