Low-income renters in all cities, and in the unincorporated areas, of Santa Cruz county will be able to tap into more than $16 million when a new rent relief program launches next month. That’s because Santa Cruz county supervisors voted unanimously today to join a state rent relief program. The money can be used to pay rent and utility bills for local renters unable to because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Applications will be available on the state’s website called: HousingIsKey.com
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Last week’s shooting in the parking lot of the Denny’s restaurant on North Main Street in Salinas (that left 2 people injured) is still being investigated. The 44 year-old driver suffered critical gunshot wounds, his front seat passenger suffered minor wounds, and the 9 year-old boy in the back seat was not hit by the gunfire. The gunman in the 10 p.m. shooting is described only as being of medium build and wearing dark clothing with black and white tennis shoes. Anyone with information on this shooting is encouraged to contact the Salinas Police Department.
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Three workshops, to teach participants about Prescribed Burns and wildland firefighting, are coming up in April. Some skills that participants will learn include: fire line construction, fire line communication, prescribed fire starting, how to use a firefighting pump and how to install a hose. More information on these workshops, that are scheduled to be held in Davenport, Carmel And Paicines, can be found on-line at: ucanr.edu
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A virtual town hall was held last night so that Pajaro Valley Unified School District officials could assure parents and seniors that the Covid-19 vaccine is safe. That was in an effort to encourage people who are 65 years-old and older to get the shot....and not just wait until all of their family can get vaccinated. The Santa Cruz County Office Of Education plans to hold a similar virtual town hall meeting this Thursday on behalf of all 10 school districts in the county.
Thursday’s meeting is slated to begin at 5 p.m.
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