Aptos Times: July 1, 2022

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July 1, 2022 • Vol 31 No. 13

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Sen. Booker, Farming Reformer, to Speak

U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) will address urgent food system challenges and solutions in “Humane Planet” Speaker Series, a virtual event from 4:30–5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13. Full Story page 18

Grand Jury Says Measure G Mislead Voters

6,400 Workers Gone: What to Do? Editor’s note: For all the employers who put up a “We’re hiring” sign and are still looking, here’s the explanation: 6,400 fewer workers. Will the job market ever return to normal? Read on. ••• The Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board contracted with BW Research of Carlsbad to prepare the “2022 State of the Workforce Report.” This year’s report has particular importance as the

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local and global economy recovers and evolves from the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. These disruptions have reshaped labor markets and the balance of power between employers and employees, resulting in new challenges. Another challenge is skyrocketing rental rates: Between 2019 and 2021, the average rental rate for a 2-bedroom apartment grew from $2,400 to $3,000 per month. ... continues on page 4

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Four New Local CHP Officers

The Santa Cruz CHP office in Aptos welcomes four new officers who graduated June 10 from the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento. Full Story page 6

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