@ksbw_8: The Santa Cruz County government building was closed after a suspicious package containing a white powdery substance was discovered at the office of Congressman Jimmy Panetta. The county said the package contained a "white powdery substance." A spokesperson for the county said it is unclear when the building will reopen. Earlier this week, lawmakers and elections offices across the U.S. were warned about "suspicious envelopes" being sent to officials containing a similar substance. The warning shared concerns that the substance should be treated as hazardous. Panetta's office and the county have not confirmed whether this hazmat situation is connected to the national incidents.

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Friday 16 October 2026 19:04:49 GMT