The Centers for Disease Control says one thing, the state is following another course (at least until June 15), and from there it remains unclear what kind of guidance will exist for businesses on how to check whether a customer has been vaccinated or not.
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Newsom promises additional $600 stimulus checks for Californians, $1,100 for families
Under the governor’s proposal, which still requires approval from the Legislature, households earning up to $75,000 in adjusted gross income will be able to receive the second round of stimulus payments. The expanded program would provide financial assistance to two-thirds of Californians.
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May 17 is fast approaching: How to file your taxes for free online
You might not need to fork over any money to file your taxes online. Here are websites that let you file for free as the May 17 IRS filing date nears.
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Putting some pop back into downtown: Santa Cruz initiates pop-up program to stimulate a rebirth
The “Downtown Pops!” plan spearheaded by the city’s economic development department has been in the works for several months as part of a larger effort to revitalize the local economy after a year that devastated not only lives, but Santa Cruz’s bottom line.
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How one woman turned her passion for sewing and home decorating into a thriving business
Burgundi Thure, Owner of Sew Rose, provides a one-stop home decorating service for her clients, including creating beautiful upholstery and custom pieces. When it came time to buy the building her business occupies, Santa Cruz Community Credit Union came through for her. Now her business and passion continue to thrive and provide a beautiful service to those in the Ben Lomond and Santa Cruz community.
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Lookout to add business and tech reporter through Report for America program
Neil Strebig will join Lookout next month to cover Santa Cruz County’s burgeoning business and tech community. He comes to California from the York Daily Record in York, Pennsylvania.
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UC Santa Cruz and United Way partner to empower youth through research in local communities
A new partnership between UC Santa Cruz and United Way will support community-engaged research and offer UCSC undergraduates and local youth leaders opportunities to study issues affecting health and wellbeing in surrounding communities.
Posted inFood & Drink
Top chefs to chop it up with Lookout: Join us for ‘Santa Cruz Eats!’
After months of carry-out and outdoor dining, Santa Cruzans are ready to step up their restaurant games. In our next free virtual event, Lookout chows down on how some of our town’s best chefs are gearing up.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
‘People are dying as we wait’: Bid to tighten California nursing home oversight sputters
Lawmakers say they’ll take no action this year on a bill requiring nursing home owners and operators to get state approval before they acquire, operate or manage a nursing home.
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Bike Month is coming to Santa Cruz County: Here’s what to expect and how to participate
Santa Cruz County Bike Month begins May 1 with group rides, commuting education, cash prizes and more. We’ve highlighted this partial list of events, more can be found on the event website.