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A Plan to Change Your Utility Rates Is Dividing California Environmentalists. Here’s Why

04/18/2024
The California Public Utilities Commission will consider on May 9 a new proposal that would change how Californians pay for electricity.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Business, Economy & Jobs City of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Assistant City Manager to Resign

04/16/2024
Laura Schmidt is resigning from her position as assistant city manager for the City of Santa Cruz, effective August, to consult in the private sector.

From Lookout Local...

Business, Economy & Jobs

May 3rd Small Business Summit Approaches

04/16/2024
The Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Center will be hosting the all day Small Business Summit on the Cabrillo College Campus

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Environment

PG&E Hit With $225-Million Lawsuit for 2021 Dixie Fire Damages

04/14/2024
A coalition of timber businesses filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the embattled Pacific Gas & Electric Co., alleging $225 million in damages caused by the 2021 Dixie Fire.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Community Service & Support

Informational Meeting Set for Newly Formed Ben Lomond Village Alliance

04/12/2024
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Ben Lomond Village Alliance (BLVA) is inviting all residents and businesses to an informational meeting about its newly formed Village Alliance.

From Lookout Local...

Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Housing

Bocci’s Cellar For Sale

04/11/2024
Open since 1933, Bocci's Cellar is for sale for $1.1M.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Business, Economy & Jobs City of Santa Cruz

Ban on New Cannabis Businesses Removed From Agenda

04/11/2024
An item to discuss an emergency moratorium on new commercial cannabis businesses was removed from the Santa Cruz City Council April 9 meeting agenda.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Environment Resilience

California Requires New Homes to Have Solar Panels. Should Wildfire Victims Get a Break?

04/11/2024
A California Republican’s bill would exempt low and middle income wildfire victims from solar panels requirements on rebuilt homes that didn’t have them when they burned down.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Elections & Politics State of California

Business Groups and Lawmakers Battle Over Ballot Measure to Limit California Tax Increases

04/08/2024
Anti-tax groups in California have qualified a measure for the November ballot that would make raising state and local taxes much more difficult. It’s a showdown that’s been building for nearly five decades.

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Business, Economy & Jobs

Strictly Business | Igniting Connections: The Resurgence of Networking in the SLV Business Community

04/05/2024
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A quiet revolution is underway in Santa Cruz Mountains’ lush valleys amidst the towering redwoods and winding creeks. It’s a tale of resilience, community and the enduring power of connections—the resurgence of networking in the San Lorenzo Valley (SLV).

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Government State of California

CA Budget Deal Gets Early Start on Deficit

04/05/2024
Not filling open positions in state government, cutting a school facilities program and several climate initiatives, delaying funding for public transit — these are some of the first steps that California officials plan to take to deal with a looming multibillion-dollar budget deficit.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Agriculture, Food & Gardening City of Santa Cruz

Permanent Location for Sought for Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market

04/04/2024
Feedback is being solicited by the City of Santa Cruz for a new location for the downtown farmers market, which will be displaced when the library/parking garage project begins.

From Good Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Public Safety Land Use & Development Resilience City of Capitola

Capitola on the Mend

04/03/2024
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The Wharf House Restaurant and the Boat and Bait Shop on the Capitola Wharf were torn down and toted away over the past few weeks as part of major repair and rebuilding of the historic landmark.

From Lookout Local...

Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Housing City of Santa Cruz

18 Story Building Proposed for Downtown Santa Cruz

04/03/2024
Plans for an 18 story building 192 feet tall were submitted to the City of Santa Cruz planning department.

From Los Angeles Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Environment Animals

Salmon Populations Are Struggling, Bringing Economic Woes for California's Fishing Fleet

03/30/2024
Captains of fishing boats on the California coast are bracing for salmon fishing to be severely restricted — or possibly canceled for a second year.

From Good Times...

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Best of Santa Cruz

03/29/2024
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Best Of winners and runners up for 2024 as determined by the Good Times Santa Cruz reader poll.

From CalMatters...

Business, Economy & Jobs Government

CA Fast Food Workers Get Higher Wages, but Which Ones?

03/29/2024
According to emails obtained by CalMatters Capitol reporter Jeanne Kuang in response to a public records request, a range of employers have been trying to figure out if they must pay $20 ever since the law was signed late last September.

From Lookout Local...

Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Agriculture, Food & Gardening

Live Oak Farmers Market Moving

03/27/2024
After failing to negotiate a new lease for the East Cliff Village shopping center location with owners San Jose based Swenson Builders, the Live Oak Farmers Market is looking for a new home.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Leadership Santa Cruz County Business, Economy & Jobs Education Community Service & Support

Ryan Coonerty Announced as New Executive Director at Leadership Santa Cruz County

03/26/2024
Former Santa Cruz city council member and county supervisor Ryan Coonerty has been named as the new Executive Directory, taking over from Interim Executive Director Dave Vincent.

From Monterey Herald...

Business, Economy & Jobs Transportation

Joby Delivers on U.S. Air Force Contract

03/19/2024
Joby Aviation announced it will be delivering the second and third of three aircraft produced at its Pilot Production Line in Marina as part of a contract with the U.S. Air Force.

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