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"We're seeing, in terms of COVID, a definite slowing of people wanting to get vaccinated from years past," said Santa Cruz County Health Officer Lisa Hernandez.
The Sentinel Editorial Board lists the best news events in Santa Cruz County in 2023.
The fire occurred in an area with no fire hydrants, according to the Mid-County Fire Protection District.
"As per usual, there will be a controversial, some might say 'divisive' ballot measure or measures regarding housing," writes the Editorial Board. "Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley has been advocating for a bond measure that would help create more affordable housing while the Housing For People measure that would limit the height on new developments without a vote and would increase the share of affordable housing has already qualified for the March 5 ballot."
This year however, the stores were not as busy as they have been in years past.