(10:50) Santa Cruz – According to a new report, 224 used hypodermic needles were found in public spaces around Santa Cruz County during the past month. The Take Back Santa Cruz Needles Solutions Team reported 84 needles were found by the public and 140 by city workers. There have been several reported incidents where a person has been stuck by a needle: A Junior Lifeguards instructor stepped on a needle last week at Main Beach as well as 15-year-old with Twin Lakes Jr. Guards. The report lists 6 hotspots for needle finds: The San Lorenzo River, San Lorenzo Park, Neary Lagoon, Harvey West Park, Depot Park and the 500-600 Block of ocean Street.
