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Mental-health crisis care gets overhaul in Santa Cruz County

WEBSANTA CRUZ >> The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a new plan to overhaul the way mental health crises are handled …

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Santa Cruz County mental health crisis resources

WEBMental health services and urgent care are available 24 hours at 831-454-4170 or 800-952-2335. Bilingual mental health clinicians and psychiatrists provide assessments by appointment. Other mental …

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WEBAffordable housing waitlist opens in Santa Cruz, with more on tap Plus: Watsonville council to tackle new shelters, climate adaptation Transportation …

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Challenges outlined for new mental-health crisis response in Santa …

WEBSuicide Prevention Services of the Central Coast now operates a mental health crisis hotline and answers calls for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline in …

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Live Oak affordable housing at Bienestar Plaza

WEBAffordable units: This project calls for 57 units of affordable housing on the 1500 block of Capitola Road in Live Oak. Health Clinics: The project will include two clinics: a Dientes …

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How to get a 2023-2024 COVID vaccine and flu shot in Santa Cruz …

WEBWe depend on locals like you to make a meaningful contribution so everyone can access our news. CVS Pharmacy at 600 Front St. in Santa Cruz has updated COVID-19 …

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Santa Cruz County needle exchange grows as lawsuit shutters …

WEBA 2020 lawsuit alleged that the Harm Reduction Coalition’s needle exchange “poses a serious threat to the health and safety of the citizens of Santa Cruz County.”. It …

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Medi-Cal rules prompt enrollment drop in Santa Cruz County

WEBNueva Vista Community Resources, 711 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. 831-423-5741. People who need help in Spanish or indigenous languages can contact …

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Staff shortage hinders Santa Cruz County mental health care

WEBSANTA CRUZ >> Santa Cruz County’s Behavioral Health Division has been short staffed for several years, which has worsened patient outcomes and led to …

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Watsonville hospital bond adopted by voters

WEBNo 4,553 (31.45%) WATSONVILLE >> Measure N, a bond measure to benefit the Pajaro Valley Health Care District, was approved by voters with more than 68.6% of the vote, …

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Compost toilet program to launch in San Lorenzo Valley

WEBSanta Cruz County’s pilot program is being run by GiveLove, a West Hollywood nonprofit group that has installed compost toilets in Latin America, Africa and …

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Election Guide, March 5, 2024: Measure N – Pajaro Valley Health …

WEBElection Guide, March 5, 2024: Measure N – Pajaro Valley Health Care District Bond Santa Cruz Local 2024-02-09T15:36:56-08:00

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Transportation commission reaffirms support for rail trail

WEBThe commission on Thursday also voted to support the “ultimate trail,” a walking and biking path parallel to the train tracks, on Sections 10 and 11. County …

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Explainer: Measure K, the Santa Cruz County sales tax hike

WEBThe General Fund was about $740 million in Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local file) In the March 5 election, Measure K will ask …

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Rail-trail money threatened after Santa Cruz County supervisors vote

WEBA Santa Cruz County supervisors vote on March 26 stalled plans for Segments 10 and 11 of the Coastal Rail Trail. (Santa Cruz County Regional …

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Martinez and Bradford to face off in November for District 5 Santa …

WEBMonica Martinez 7,849 (46.43%) Christopher Bradford 3,619 (21.41%) Tom Decker 3,367 (19.92%) Theresa Ann Bond 1,977 (11.69%) SANTA CRUZ >> Monica …

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State money for rail trail could transfer to regional transportation

WEBSegment 11 of the Coastal Rail Trail runs near New Brighton State Beach in 2021. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local file) SANTA CRUZ >> At a special meeting …

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