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Wipeout: Report Finds Climate Change Could Upend Santa Cruz’s Surf Economy

09/30/2025 - 11:35 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Surfing is big business in Santa Cruz, but climate change has emerged as an existential threat to the sport. If something isn’t done soon, local revenue could go over the falls.

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Traffic Time Suck: California's Worst Cities for Gridlock

08/19/2025 - 10:20 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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We all know traffic is bad in Los Angeles. But do you know just how much time is being sucked out of your life by gridlock each year?

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Santa Cruz Soda Tax Likely to Spark Legal Challenge

05/08/2025 - 9:04 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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As of May 1, a 2-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks is in effect for the City of Santa Cruz.

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Santa Cruz Hopes to Become ‘the Cleanest County in California’

06/08/2023 - 8:21 AM By Brittany M.

A coalition of cities, school districts, business orgs, state agencies and congresspeople hope to eliminate trash and illegal dumping countywide.

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Santa Cruz to Hire Watsonville’s City Manager

11/02/2021 - 5:51 AM By Brittany M.

Watsonville City Manager Matt Huffaker is headed for Santa Cruz. The City Council is expected to appoint Huffaker to the city manager’s position on Nov. 9. His start date would be Jan. 3.

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Bay Area health officials call for full school reopenings

06/08/2021 - 6:06 AM By Brittany M.

Ten local health officers from the San Francisco Bay Area released a recent statement endorsing the full reopening of schools this fall.

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Santa Cruz Manager Announces Retirement

03/04/2021 - 5:02 AM By Brittany M.
Martin Bernal has been with the city for nearly two and half decades. 
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Trial Begins in Santa Cruz County et al v. Bureau of Cannabis Control et al

08/13/2020 - 9:16 AM By Brittany M.
Some cities may not having standing to sue, the judge said.
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California Announces $30 Million in Cannabis Social Equity Grants

04/30/2020 - 4:09 AM By Brittany M.

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and the Bureau of Cannabis Control have announced a $30 million grant program for cannabis entrepreneurs disproportionately affec

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Santa Cruz Passes Measure Decriminalizing Psychedelics

02/20/2020 - 12:35 PM By Felipa

The City still does not support the sale of psychedelics.

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Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), which coordinates…
After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager
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Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East
Thursday, March 5, 2026
A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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