Leftover meals, low prices, less waste: Why some Santa Cruz County restaurants are turning to Too Good To Go
A small but growing number of Santa Cruz County restaurants and grocery stores are using the Too Good To Go app to sell leftover food in discounted “surprise bags,” helping reduce waste while recouping some costs. Customers trade choice for steep savings, and businesses say the program not only keeps food out of landfills but can also bring in new patrons. Here’s the story from Lily Belli.
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OPINION: If Santa Cruz County wants to hike sales tax above 10%, here’s what we need fixed first
Santa Cruz County might soon be asking voters to pay more in taxes – but what, local activist Kevin Norton asks in a Community Voices op-ed, should residents expect in return? The county has a growing budget deficit and taxes are often the quickest fix. But is the money being well spent? Norton questions the county’s reliance on highly paid, outsourced consultants and suggests some of that funding might better go toward investing in local staff and initiatives that build community. Read his opinion piece here.
10 hot jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of April 17
Looking for a new job in Santa Cruz County? Explore the top 10 exciting job opportunities across industries like education, health care and more. Your next career move starts here!
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