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Earn money by advising Santa Cruz city and county leaders
County boards and commissions help advise the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. (Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo — Santa Cruz Local file) SANTA CRUZ >> Have ideas to improve Santa Cruz County? Residents can now apply to have a direct line to Santa Cruz city and county leaders — and get paid a small sum for the privilege.
California Unveils Nation's First Renewable Hydrogen Hub in Oakland, Governor Newsom Forecasts Greener Future
California marked an environmental milestone with the debut of its new renewable hydrogen hub, the first of its kind in the nation. Governor Gavin Newsom and other dignitaries convened in Oakland to celebrate the launch, emphasizing the state's role in forging a cleaner energy future. With a $12.6 billion investment, of which up to $1.2 billion stems from federal funds, according to the Office of the Governor of California, California's commitment to reducing carbon emissions takes a significant leap forward.
BMW R 20 Concept Motorcycle at Villa d’Este
After a long absence, BMW Motorrad has presented a concept motorcycle at the stage of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d’Este. In addition to the big boxer engine, the brightly-colored tank was the focus of the R 20 roadster. Every summer, the park of Villa d'Este hotel in Cernobbio, on...
Pajaro Valley Unified begins rollout of third-largest community schools grant in California
Students throughout the region are back from summer break, and at Pajaro Valley Unified School District, additional services are coming. Earlier this year, the district received the third-largest grant — $32.8 million — in a statewide program aimed at converting conventional K-12 schools into community schools. There’s no...
Statewide ‘Operation Sticky Fingers’ cannabis retail theft case lands in Santa Cruz County
LIVE OAK — Law enforcement authorities announced details Thursday of a sprawling cannabis dispensary retail theft crime ring bust, a case they said spanned nine counties over nine months. “Just to be clear, we are not talking about shoplifting a couple of packs of THC gummies,” State Attorney General...
Santa Cruz County fentanyl deaths are down, but public health officials express caution about the trend
Fentanyl deaths appear to be on a noticeable downward trend across the county, according to new figures released by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Public health officials point to better collaboration and improved access to overdose-reversal and substance-use treatment medication but caution that it’s too early to declare success in combating the opioid crisis.
Ben's Automotive Decor's new space offers a coffee shop and car creations in Atascadero
When cars reach the end of their road, one artist in Atascadero gives their parts a second life. Ben Harvey turns his passion for cars into art by outsourcing parts, cleaning them up, and crafting them into decorative pieces through Ben's Automotive Décor on El Camino Real. "We deck...
Monterey County Fair kicks off with funnel cakes, carnival rides, blue ribbon livestock
The 88th Annual Monterey County Fair starts on Thursday. The only event of the year where you can eat a giant turkey leg while dancing to live music or watch racing pigs fly around a makeshift race course. It is also one of the most wholesome days out for the entire family where you can get up close (but not too close) to a show-winning steer and listen to some great tribute bands. ...
Candidate Q&A: Greg Wallis and Christy Holstege Vie a Second Time to Represent Assembly District 47
In 2022, Greg Wallis became the assemblymember in California’s Assembly District 47, which includes most of the Coachella Valley west of Indio and Coachella, along with much of the rest of Riverside County to the west, and some areas of San Bernardino County. He won the seat over Palm Springs City Councilmember Christy Holstege by just 85 votes—out of a total of 169,419 votes cast.
California legislature passes bill banning voter ID laws
(The Center Square) – The California legislature passed a bill banning local governments from adopting voter identification laws for local elections. California does not require identification to vote, but earlier this year, the City of Huntington Beach approved a voter ID requirement for municipal elections starting in 2026. This bill would override Huntington Beach’s policy. […]
The Monterey County Fair has arrived. Students who spent countless hours raising animals over the summer are ready for their moment.
IT’S 7AM ON A SUNNY MID-JUNE MORNING IN CHUALAR. Madison Stagner, fresh off the school year and preparing to enter her final year at Salinas High School, wakes up and walks to the barn on her family’s property, where she is greeted noisily by seven pigs vying for her attention.
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