To address the critical shortage of farmworker housing in the Salinas and Pajaro valleys, it is estimated that the region will need more than 33,000 units of farmworker housing to alleviate critical overcrowding. Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) puts data and technical policy knowledge into action to make housing progress.
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MBEP’s Workforce Initiative: supporting tourism and hospitality workers in their careers post-pandemic
Approximately 16 percent of hospitality and tourism workers lost their job in 2020 due to a permanent closure or layoff. At a time of high economic insecurity, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership has taken the lead to help displaced hospitality and tourism workers find new opportunities for their skills and experience.
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When ‘Keeping it fun’ turns into a craft brew revolution: Talking shop with Humble Sea
Co-founder Frank Scott Krueger says expansion of the four-year-old operation is indeed fun because it makes it easier to get their beer into the hands of the people who crave it. But they’ll admit, even they didn’t see this “surreal” adventure unfolding four years ago.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium releases reopening plan, day after Boardwalk news
The aquarium will reopen May 15 with masks required and limited capacity. Some play areas, scheduled feedings, and other activities that would encourage congregation will remain closed.
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‘To some I’ll never be seen as a local’: Hundreds gather to honor Atlanta victims, support AAPI cause
Anti-Asian hate crime was the impetus for local members of the AAPI community to gather Saturday and share their stories of encountering racism, as people of all ages gathered around the county building in Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz receives funding for another portion of trail along coastal corridor
Santa Cruz will soon be able to begin construction on the second phase of a multi-use trail along the coast — adding to part of the long-term, controversial Rail-Trail vision.
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Rail Trail update: Biz plan reveals funding gaps, potential private partnerships. Debate? Status quo
The draft business plan out Wednesday comes after the Regional Transportation Commission approved electric passenger rail as the “preferred transit option” alongside a recreation path in the coastal corridor. It outlines potential funding sources and implementation plans and will go before the RTC on April 1.
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Benefits of shopping local: keeping it close to home
Buying locally produced food and goods benefits you and your community in more ways than you think.
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PHOTO CONTEST: Share your best Santa Cruz sunset snap for a chance to win a Lookout T-shirt
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Improving housing progress through clearer insight into housing-water linkages
Monterey Bay Economic Partnership’s (MBEP) Blue Paper makes recommendations to address water-related barriers to housing.