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New Santa Cruz COVID-19 Testing Site Opens; Latest Case Count
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Find out how to sign up for appointments at the new facility and see which other testing sites are available in Santa Cruz County.

A man is killed after being punched in the head; two teens arrested by CHP; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
A Livermore man is accused of a bus station sexual assault; a fallen deputy is remembered; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
Health care workers across Tri-Valley received an initial dose of the coronavirus vaccine this week.
One driver was extricated and flown to the hospital after a head-on crash.
Mayor Woerner has apologized for any confusion and vowed to discuss the matter at the city council's upcoming Jan. 11 meeting.
An unconscious 60-year-old woman was assaulted Wednesday evening in the Tenderloin area, police said.
An unconscious 60-year-old woman was assaulted Wednesday evening in the Tenderloin area, police said.
975 high-risk health care workers serving Tri-Valley are set to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Friday, which is 95% effective.
East Bay nonprofit Drivers for Survivors will close in February after a steep decline in donations this year. The group gave 25,000 rides.
East Bay nonprofit Drivers for Survivors will close in February after a steep decline in donations this year. The group gave 25,000 rides.
East Bay nonprofit Drivers for Survivors will close in February after a steep decline in donations this year. The group gave 25,000 rides.
See which spots Patch readers nominated as their favorite restaurants and snack stops of the year.
See which spots Patch readers nominated as their favorite restaurants and snack stops of the year.
Commuters are asked to take I-580 home.
East Bay nonprofit Drivers for Survivors will close in February after a steep decline in donations this year. The group gave 25,000 rides.
East Bay nonprofit Drivers for Survivors will close in February after a steep decline in donations this year. The group gave 25,000 rides.
East Bay nonprofit Drivers for Survivors will close in February after a steep decline in donations this year. The group gave 25,000 rides.
East Bay nonprofit Drivers for Survivors will close in February after a steep decline in donations this year. The group gave 25,000 rides.
East Bay nonprofit Drivers for Survivors will close in February after a steep decline in donations this year. The group gave 25,000 rides.