The Santa Cruz County Office of Education (Santa Cruz COE) and United Way of Santa Cruz County are celebrating 15 years of partnership to provide essential school supplies to students experiencing homelessness and other hardships. Starting July 1, the community is invited to support the 15th Annual Stuff the Bus campaign by donating funds or […]
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Lookout in the Community: Events to check out this July
We’re a digital local newspaper, but we are a part of the physical community every day, and there’s a lot happening in Santa Cruz County. We’re in touch with events of all kinds, for members and readers. Here’s the sampling for the upcoming few weeks. Join us as a member to get priority access to […]
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Lawmakers reach agreement on $10 billion school bond
The money will pay for repairs and upgrades at thousands of schools across California; K-12 schools would get $8.5 billion and $1.5 billion would go to community colleges.
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10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of June 28
Are you on the lookout for a new career path in Santa Cruz County? Look no further! We’ve curated a list of the top 10 Santa Cruz County job opportunities recently posted to our job board, spanning various industries and roles. Whether you’re a recent graduate, seasoned professional, or someone seeking a fresh start, Santa […]
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Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine: What it means for climate change policy
The high court sweeps away a “Goliath” of modern law, weakening agencies’ legal authority as courts weigh President Joe Biden’s policies to cut greenhouse gases.
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Supreme Court gives cities in California and beyond more power to crack down on homeless camps
Cities no longer are prohibited from punishing homeless people for camping if they have nowhere else to go, the Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision released Friday in the Grants Pass v. Johnson case.
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Ballot measure madness: How California lawmakers are scrambling the November list
In late deals with Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders, proponents are pulling measures off the Nov. 5 ballot. But the Legislature could add others by next week.
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Cabrillo Stage presents Lin-Manuel Miranda’s acclaimed “In The Heights” to Santa Cruz County
Cabrillo Stage, celebrated for their musical prowess, has been enchanting Central Coast residents for over 40 years with top-tier Broadway-style productions. Last season, Andrea Hart, the newly appointed Artistic Director, brought us “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” which received critical acclaim. Audiences were awed by the gorgeous music, intricate costumes by Maria Crush, and the […]
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Bay Area will decide California’s biggest housing bond ever
A newly created regional housing finance authority for the entire San Francisco Bay Area will send a bond of up to $20 billion to the ballot. But the fate of its statewide counterpart looks bleak.
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Discover Lakeside Splash and more: Your guide to Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is full of super-splashy fun and summer adventures for the whole family! With the opening of the all-new Lakeside Splash, there’s more water than ever before—and multiple levels of memberships so you can get more value out of every visit. Come discover this magical place where fun grows on trees! […]
