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Image caption: Lions Club International is made up of more than a million individuals and operates across the globe, including in Quezon City, Philippines.
Doing Good: Lions Clubs International

In the wake of the First World War, a group of business leaders built an international organization of more than 1,000 local service clubs in less than a decade. It has grown to be one of the biggest philanthropic organizations …

Image caption: A map of the Santa Cruz County stretch of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail, known commonly as the Coastal Rail Trail, or the Santa Cruz Rail Trail.
The Santa Cruz Rail Trail

Updated information, including news and Explainers, about progress in building the 32-mile stretch of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail in Santa Cruz County.

Image caption: Elon Musk did a lot of good stuff on his way to becoming the world's richest man—but he appears to have gone to the dark side.
Benefecent Businessmen vs. Elon Musk

For more than a century, business leaders have done a lot of good. And then Elon and his friends show up and make us all look selfish and bad.

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Giving Locally Tuesday

A movement started just 12 years ago has gone global—and local. Meanwhile, one of the oldest and largest philanthropic enterprises in the world continues to serve.

Image caption: The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, which began life as a drinking club before becoming a major philanthropic organization, still toasts their fallen members at every meeting and social event.
Elks Helping Kids; and Giraffes on Webcam!

Week One of the charismatic-megafauna segment of our Doing Good series features the BPOE Elks. And: San Diego Zoo cams!

Image caption: The Chumash National Marine Sanctuary
The Life Aquatic: Resilience and ... Aquarium Webcams!

Two plans to protect the ocean and its beaches—and the coolest marine-life webcams on the planet.

Image caption: The newest of the 17 U.S. marine sanctuaries is being stewarded by the people who know it best.
The Chumash National Marine Sanctuary

Thousands of square miles of ocean and coastal habitat are now preserved for future generations.

Image caption: The gentle waving back and forth of the kelp forest has entranced visitors since the aquarium opened.
One Good Thing: Monterey Bay Aquarium Webcams

Have a desire to watch a kelp forest, or some moon jellies, or some otters, or sharks, or birds? Not a problem thanks to these amazing live webcams.

Image caption: Thank you for your service.
Service to Country and Community

This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to those who have given parts of their lives to our armed services, and those who serve in our nation's army of government workers.

Image caption: Hundreds of soldiers came together in Paris in 1919 to build something bigger than the sum of its parts.
Doing Good: The American Legion

The organization responsible for the GI Bill and Veterans Day continues to help service members, veterans, and their families.

Image caption: The recipe for democracy is simple, with few ingredients, but requires time and our best energy.
The Formula for the Days Ahead

The way forward is simple but not easy. Can we count on you?

Image caption: Barricades being installed outside the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 3, 2024,
A Cure for Election Anxiety

As white-hot rhetoric and threats of political violence bring many voters to the edge of madness, we offer a hopeful reminder.

Image caption: The Sacramento San Joaquin Delta, which covers 1,153 square miles, is one of the largest estuaries in western North America. It supplies California with half of its fresh water, and is facing ecological collapse.
The Big Truth, and 'The Tunnel Vision'

Democratic institutions are at work statewide, dealing with local issues and big stuff including the California Delta.

Image caption: A sign for the Rotary Summit Center in San Jose, California.
Doing Good: Rotary International

The first service club is over 100 years old and still doing good in the world.

Image caption: Rotarians fete foreign diplomats, Washington, D.C.,  February 24, 1937,  On the left and right are the presidents of two local Rotary clubs, along with the ambassadors of Russia, Italy and Germany.
Meet the Radical Rotarians

An international network of business leaders are working to build local alliances and solve global problems.

Image caption: The California Treasurer's Office
Billions in Bonds on Your Ballot

Californians are being asked to approve two bond measures totaling $20 billion in the election now underway. What does that mean, and how does it work? Find out here.

Image caption: Municipal bonds built the Redwood Shores water treatment plant in Redwood City, California.
How California Governments Borrow Money

Municipal bonds fund water systems, school buildings, parks, police stations and other public projects that require voter-approved money.

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Ballots Are in the Mail: It's Democracy Week

As voters receive their ballots for the 2024 presidential election and important statewide and local races, we look at efforts to build democracy, and efforts to weaken it.

Image caption: A portrait of the first Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters in Chicago in 1920.
Doing Good: The League of Women Voters

The decades of work to win the right to vote for women was only the beginning.

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12/13/2024

Scotts Valley Water District to Begin Construction on New Grant-Funded Production Well

The Scotts Valley Water District will begin construction of a new production well at 5299 Scotts Valley Drive, near Grace Way, this winter. The new 970-foot Grace Way Well has [...]

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12/13/2024

Joby Becomes First Company to Fly in Korea’s K-UAM Grand Challenge

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. & GOHEUNG, South Korea-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial Read More

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New Meters Will Detect Leaks Faster, Help Conserve Water

Boulder Creek, CA - The San Lorenzo Valley Water District (SLVWD) has announced a significant step towards enhancing water conservation in the region with the receipt of a $100,000 grant aimed at ...

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Crafting Dried Orange Peel Christmas Tree Decorations and Gifts

Mountain Mama As the holiday season approaches, the air turns crisp, the scent of pine fills our homes, and the warmth of family traditions becomes even more meaningful. One of my favorite holida...

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12/12/2024

Locals Recommend the Best tamales in the County 2024

In California tamales and Christmas go together. Some of the most delicious tamales are sold by "grocery store parking lot tamale entrepreneurs" who may not have a regular schedule and [...]

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Nonprofits Invest to $500K Improve Visitor Experience for Elephant Seal Tours at Año Nuevo State Park

The upgraded gateway to the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve provides a beautiful setting with educational opportunities, place to relax DEC 12, 2024 —PESCADERO, CA —California S...

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