A federal judge is allowing the City of Santa Cruz to begin removing the home less now camping in a portion of San Lorenzo Park and relocate them to the Benchlands area.
The city says the project could take weeks as city workers begin to mark and establish 122 temporary campsites.
The city says they will offer a camping permit to all homeless currently camped at San Lorenzo Park or the Benchlands.
A federal court document says the city must make reasonable efforts to do so until an offer has been made to every occupant of the camps, or until all 122 campsites are filled.
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The Seaside Police Department says they will be accepting prescription medication on Saturday, April 24th during the National Prescription Drug Take-Ba ck Day.
The event is on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can head over to the Seaside Police Department that day to drop off any prescription drugs that are unused or not needed anymore. You can remain anonymous.
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More Californians became eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine yesterday (Thursday) as California expanded eligibility to 6-million people aged 50 and older.
What is known for sure is that vaccine supply will still not meet demand. And getting a vaccine will become even more difficult in two weeks when eligibility expands again to everyone 16 and older.
Santa Cruz County Public Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel is recommending that those aged 50 or older their very best to get the vaccine before it becomes eligible to everyone in two weeks. That’s when the gap between supply and demand will reall y exceed the supply," Dr. Newel said.
Newel advised the best time to look for an appointment may be early in the morning. She said the county is expecting its vaccine supply to double by April 20. But supply won't fully meet demand until June 1 when vaccine supply is expected to triple.
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Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a Watsonville shooting that left a teen in critical condition. He is expected to survive.
The two suspects, a 28-year-old and a 16-year-old, now face charges that include attempted murder. The 28-year-old suspect was arrested on Madison Street Thursday after noon, and the 16-year-old was arrested earlier.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Nelson Hernandez at 831-768-3358 and reference case 21W-01047.
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