Santa Cruz County Recovers $5.9 Million Stolen by Former Treasurer in Major Financial Win

Santa Cruz County has successfully recovered $5.9 million that was embezzled by its former county treasurer, Mary Darling. The stolen funds were originally lost due to fraudulent actions uncovered in 2019, which led to an in-depth investigation and charges against Darling, who subsequently pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison for her crimes. Officials credited…

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Rising Tide: Unsheltered Homelessness Grows Across the Arizona Valley Despite Efforts

Newly released data indicates that the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness is on the rise throughout the Valley. The annual count conducted by Maricopa Association of Governments found a steady increase in individuals living without permanent shelter, even as local leaders and nonprofits step up their efforts to expand affordable housing and shelter options….

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