Melissa Hartman

Early this week, Santa Cruz County epidemiologists logged three new deaths into the jurisdiction's coronavirus data dashboard. Health Services Agency Spokesperson Corinne Hyland says all three individuals were not vaccinated or boosted.

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Three unvaccinated individuals die of COVID in Santa Cruz County

February 23, 2022 at 2:55 a.m.

Early this week, Santa Cruz County epidemiologists logged three new deaths into the jurisdiction's coronavirus data dashboard. Health Services Agency Spokesperson Corinne Hyland says all three individuals were not vaccinated...

During Black History Month, a published study co-authored by a UC Santa Cruz sociology professor is a direct demonstration of how far California has to go to provide equitable health care access and education to its Black constituents.

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Disturbing COVID data is a call to action, UC Santa Cruz professor says

February 9, 2022 at 7:20 a.m.

During Black History Month, a published study co-authored by a UC Santa Cruz sociology professor is a direct demonstration of how far California has to go to provide equitable health...

The most recent developments reflected on the Santa Cruz County coronavirus data dashboard presented a metaphorical mixed bag. On one hand, cases recorded in the last 14 days were increasing less rapidly than one week ago. On the other, two more people died after contracting COVID-19.

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Good, bad and ugly: Santa Cruz County COVID dashboard update yields new discoveries

January 28, 2022 at 4:26 a.m.

The most recent developments reflected on the Santa Cruz County coronavirus data dashboard presented a metaphorical mixed bag. On one hand, cases recorded in the last 14 days were increasing...

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved in concept an amendment to county code that delays the implementation of a fee for disposable cups.

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Mandatory cup charge coming to Santa Cruz County this summer

January 12, 2022 at 5:28 a.m.

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved in concept an amendment to county code that delays the implementation of a fee for disposable cups.

Even without the majority of positive results coming from at-home, rapid COVID-19 testing, Santa Cruz County broke its own record for active known cases Monday.

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Santa Cruz County’s active COVID case count at all-time high

January 11, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Even without the majority of positive results coming from at-home, rapid COVID-19 testing, Santa Cruz County broke its own record for active known cases Monday.

As of Friday, 230 Santa Cruz County residents have died — at least in part — from their COVID-19 infection since the start of the pandemic.

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Two more Santa Cruz County residents added to COVID-19 death toll

January 8, 2022 at 5:51 a.m.

As of Friday, 230 Santa Cruz County residents have died — at least in part — from their COVID-19 infection since the start of the pandemic.

The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency issued a message to its community on Wednesday afternoon: Unless the symptoms of your illness are severe, please don't visit a local hospital.

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Santa Cruz hospitals, county ask patients with mild COVID-19 symptoms to stay home

January 6, 2022 at 6:08 a.m.

The County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency issued a message to its community on Wednesday afternoon: Unless the symptoms of your illness are severe, please don't visit a local...

One week after Christmas, Santa Cruz County watched its numbers skyrocket on the Health Services Agency coronavirus data dashboard.

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Santa Cruz County sees near doubling of active COVID cases, increased hospitalization rates

January 4, 2022 at 4:58 a.m.

One week after Christmas, Santa Cruz County watched its numbers skyrocket on the Health Services Agency coronavirus data dashboard.

A vaccinated white man has died due to the coronavirus, a county representative said Monday.

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Santa Cruz County marks 228th COVID death

December 28, 2021 at 4:22 a.m.

A vaccinated white man has died due to the coronavirus, a county representative said Monday.

On Friday, 30-year-old Beau Paepke’s stance remained the same through his entire hearing, his chained-up fists glued to his temples as he looked down. His face remained emotionless as Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Paul Burdick served him his sentence for murdering 33-year-old Rachel “Elias” Meisenheimer: 20 years to life.

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Bay Area transient sentenced to 20 years to life for murder of former partner

December 14, 2021 at 3:54 a.m.

On Friday, 30-year-old Beau Paepke’s stance remained the same through his entire hearing, his chained-up fists glued to his temples as he looked down. His face remained emotionless as Santa...

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