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Erin Malsbury
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A fin whale washed up on Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz on Thursday, where it subsequently died. Scientists plan to study the carcass to learn what caused its death.

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Eduardo Gonzalez-Torres
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As federal cuts aim to limit Medicaid, California’s own state-funded safety net is also shrinking, including the dental coverage it has offered to undocumented residents alongside its Medi-Cal benefits. Laura Marcus, the CEO of Dientes Community Dental, discusses how the converging cuts threaten dental care in Santa Cruz County.
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