As California reopens its economy, capacity limitations, mask requirements and social distancing will no longer be required in most venues.
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UCSC grad student’s video game makes ‘speech magic’ for children with cleft palate
Jared Duval and the team behind SpokeIt are harnessing language software to provide speech therapy for children with cleft lip or cleft palate with an accessible game coming soon to Apple devices.
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Black, Latinx and female entrepreneurs are still ignored by most venture capitalists
For entrepreneurs of color and women of all races, venture funding remains a nearly impenetrable barrier to success. New players are trying to change that.
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Time to tango: Sara Isenberg’s last dance with Santa Cruz Tech Beat
After eight years running the central news and information site for the local tech industry, Sara Isenberg is ready for a reboot that includes hitting the road to pursue her passions tango and tennis.
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California to consider ending some workplace mask requirements
A California workplace safety board on Thursday is scheduled to consider whether to relax mask and physical distancing rules for workers.
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Santa Cruz County Business Council picks executive director with background in housing policy
The advocacy group representing many of the county’s largest employers announced Friday it has selected Emily Ham as its new executive director, citing her “expertise in public administration and understanding of Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay’s unique policies and issues.”
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Tussle over outdoor dining in Capitola looms: Despite a summer extension, permanency is still in question
Capitola restaurant managers and city officials weigh in on the value of making outdoor dining permanent. There will be a hearing for preliminary city council feedback on June 10.
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Hula’s Island Grill: riding the COVID wave to a better future
Hula’s Island Grill has been a fixture in the community since 2006, but when the pandemic hit, they experienced challenges that seemed insurmountable. Despite those challenges, Santa Cruz Community Credit Union helped them secure a business loan that kept them thriving in unique ways while continuing their mission to give back to the community.
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WATCH: One year after George Floyd’s death, have we gotten anywhere? Santa Cruz community members weigh in
Lookout Santa Cruz Managing Editor sat down with local leaders to discuss race and diversity issues and reflect upon where we’ve found victories and where we’ve still got work to do on the racial justice front.
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Starbucks, Target, Trader Joe’s are dropping mask rules. Why California is stopping them for now
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…