The rape of an elderly woman last week and the murder of a local high school student by gang members seem to have people on edge. About 30 protesters interrupted a City Council meeting last night, waving signs and demanding that the city do something to address public safety. They called on City Council to stop getting involved in national politics and to focus on the immediate concerns of Santa Cruz residents instead. Council members responded that while they agree in principle to a public meeting to address the protesters’ concerns, they have not set a date for it yet. In the meantime, however, they reassured the group, City Council is working closely with the police to take all the necessary precautions. Read more at KION.
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