Local leaders declare state of fiscal distress SANTA CRUZ — With the impacts of federal spending cuts on local safety net services expected to only
PK Hattis is a Reporter at the Santa Cruz Sentinel. He covers health, transportation, and local government, particularly the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, bringing a personal touch to his reporting as a lifelong resident of the area. PK’s work has been featured in prominent publications such as the East Bay Times, The Fresno Bee, and The Mercury News, among others.















