After yo-yo-ing in and out of the state of Florida for the last few days, Tropical Storm Eta returned to the state of Florida on Thursday morning making landfall for the second time close to Tampa. We will be taking temperatures and all that kind of stuff when we have (live music)… we just have to keep adapting.”. U.S. notches up more COVID-19 case and hospitalization recordsThe United States continued to notch up grim records on Wednesday as it battles through the coronavirus pandemic, with a worsening outbreak in the northeast of the country adding pressure on top of an already reeling Midwest. At least, for one night. Breaking : Santa Cruz City Council Votes to Decriminalize Entheogenic Plants and Fungi. The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent. Santa Cruz, CA Breaking News provided by The Emergency Email and Wireless Network Breaking News Service With four days to go, Trump and Biden in final quest for votes President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden will barnstorm across battleground states in the American Midwest where the coronavirus pandemic has exploded again, as they head into the final weekend … Congressional COVID-19 impasse drags on, Pelosi warns 'house is burning down'Top Democrats in the U.S. Congress on Thursday urged renewed negotiations over a multitrillion-dollar coronavirus aid proposal, but the top Republican immediately rejected their approach as too expensive, continuing a months-long impasse. SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) A pedestrian has died of his injuries following a crash on Mission and King Streets in Santa Cruz. Coronavirus in California: Tracking COVID-19 curve of cases, deaths, COVID-19 map of California: Coronavirus cases by county, Bigfoot found! BayInsider | 22d 'Sickening': Firefighter has wallet stolen, bank account drained during Santa Cruz fire fight. Using Psychedelics to Heal from Sexual Trauma, Why MDMA Will Likely Be Legal Before Weed. However, since the guidelines permit small theme parks to reopen once their counties reach the Orange Tier, Santa... For the first time in what feels like forever for boxing fans, tickets to a live event will be made available tomorrow morning. After yo-yo-ing in and out of the state of Florida for the last few days, Tropical Storm Eta returned to the state of Florida on Thursday morning making landfall for the second time close to Tampa. It’s still hard for Conrad to make ends meet, he said when the county was in the orange tier. Most Republican officials and lawmakers have publicly supported President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the election results via a series of lawsuits filed in individual states, following the president's unfounded claims of widespread voting fraud. "We were told the next morning that within the hour of evacuating it was all gone." “Without any pre-existing political contacts, they showed that tenacity and education are key to victory. Curating the best media and blog feeds in Santa Cruz We have entered a very dangerous part of the pandemic.”. This was a saving grace for restaurant owners as the weather moved from beach season to fall chill seemingly overnight. U.S. notches up more COVID-19 case and hospitalization recordsThe United States continued to notch up grim records on Wednesday as it battles through the coronavirus pandemic, with a worsening outbreak in the northeast of the country adding pressure on top of an already reeling Midwest. KSBW Action News 8 is your source for the latest local headlines and live alerts. For months now, COVID-19 has prevented all venues in the United States from allowing fans to witness their favorite boxers up close and personal. His highway journalism covers American presidential campaigns as well as legalization efforts across the U.S. and Canada. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer ticked off a litany of grim data about the spread of the coronavirus in the United States, with eight straight days of over 100,000 new coronavirus cases being reported each day. The Republican president has refused to concede the election and his allies in Congress have declined to acknowledge Biden as the winner while Trump's campaign pursues legal challenges to vote counts in several states, based on unsubstantiated claims of voting fraud. By Friday, the storm will continue to bounce in and out of the Southeast Coast where the rain and pop-up storms will cling to coastal regions. Santa Cruz is the second city to decriminalize entheogens in California and the third in the country after Denver decriminalized psilocybin mushrooms last spring. This is a fact county spokesman Jason Hoppin underscored Thursday. “We expanded the patio in the courtyard, but it’s not as easy to seat people outside — even with heaters,” said Cafe Mare owner Jean Pierre Iuliano the morning before the county moved back to its red tier. “We are making tough choices this morning, and that includes property owners. View the latest news and breaking news today for U.S., world, weather, entertainment, politics and health at CNN.com. Allowing for more indoor seating in his cozy establishment helped with customers who were finicky about the weather and sitting on the bar’s patio — those who felt it to be too hot during months such as July and August and too cold during the fall. Biden moves forward as top Democrats blast Republican post-election 'shenanigans'U.S. From there, Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin announced Thursday that she will depart from her position next month to pursue other interests. 578 likes. Making the right calls is huge. Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel said during the announcement of shifting tiers on Tuesday that she understands how businesses are being impacted and preached shopping and dining locally to help vendors survive. The Republican president has refused to concede the election and his allies in Congress have declined to acknowledge Biden as the winner while Trump's campaign pursues legal challenges to vote counts in several states, based on unsubstantiated claims of voting fraud. Not all plants have made it through to the end, however. ©2020, Monterey Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KSBW-TV. Police said at about 6:45 p.m. Thursday, a 45-year-old man from Santa Cruz County was crossing Mission Street in a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a vehicle heading north. In Santa Cruz, some organizers wanted to include substances like coca leaves and poppy plants, which could also be considered natural banned substances, but are categorized as Schedule 2 under the CSA, and the measure was meant to focus only on Schedule 1 plants and fungi. Active cases: 474 On Saturday, Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency’s three-day grace period to revert back to restrictions mandated in the red tier will have faded away. Americas. Follow him on the road, on Instagram and on Twitter. We produce fair and accurate local journalism that holds power to account. “The wave we saw begin in middle America is hitting us now. Rain and showers will be seen along the East Coast from Florida to the Northeast with temperatures remaining above seasonal averages. Biden moves forward as top Democrats blast Republican post-election 'shenanigans'U.S. Veterans Day a moment of reverance for Santa Cruz WWII vet Share this: Congressional and Public AffairsFelicia Thompson (202) 720-9113FSISpress@usda.gov. ", Police officers in the mountains north of Santa Cruz responded to a suspicious figure in a roadway early Thursday and found Bigfoot. “With people being out of work and wanting to be with family around (Thanksgiving), I’m not sure what to think,” he said, adding that he ultimately believes the county will see spikes around the holidays and remain in the red tier for some time. We're asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we're tracking every last dollar. Central Coast coronavirus latest numbers and timeline, Kitten rescued from Carmel Fire with burns to all 4 paws expected to fully recover, GALLERY: Lightning storm lights up the Central Coast, Gilroy Heroes: On anniversary we look back to those who helped others. City councilors in Santa Cruz California have voted unanimously to decriminalize all naturally occurring psychedelics that are currently on the federal government’s Schedule I list of banned substances. Among those who spoke in front of councilors was Afghanistan war veteran Dylan Jouras who replaced the use of prescription opioids with psychedelic assisted therapy. Hospitalizations: 201 Most Republican officials and lawmakers have publicly supported President Donald Trump's effort to overturn the election results via a series of lawsuits filed in individual states, following the president's unfounded claims of widespread voting fraud. No voting system deleted or lost votes in U.S. electionElection security officials have no evidence that ballots were deleted or lost by voting systems in this month's U.S. election, two security groups said in a statement released on Thursday by the lead U.S. cybersecurity agency. His PPP loan money, which carried the restaurant and its staff through the summer, is long gone. President-elect Joe Biden moved ahead with planning his new administration on Thursday as his fellow Democrats in Congress blasted Republican "shenanigans" challenging Donald Trump's election loss and urged action on the coronavirus pandemic. Calif. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Virtual exhibit highlights women in AgTech, People coming to California should self-quarantine for 14 days, health dept. U.S. notches up more COVID-19 case and hospitalization recordsThe United States continued to notch up grim records on Wednesday as it battles through the coronavirus pandemic, with a worsening outbreak in the northeast of the country adding pressure on top of an already reeling Midwest. The Republican president has refused to concede the election and his allies in Congress have declined to acknowledge Biden as the winner while Trump's campaign pursues legal challenges to vote counts in several states, based on unsubstantiated claims of voting fraud.