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A Forager’s Guide to Acorn and Oak Tree Types
Even if your knowledge of oak tree types is a little sketchy, when the nuts mature and fall a wide bounty will be there for the gathering. By The Mother [...]
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Gavin Newsom Pledged to Release His Tax Returns Every Year. The Last One Was for 2020
Gov. Newsom just bought a $9 million house in Marin County, but his sources of income haven’t been made public recently. He had pledged to release his tax returns.
How Three Trump Policy Decrees Could Affect California’s Agricultural Industry
Voters in California’s farm belt, stretching more than 400 miles from Kern County on the south to Tehama County on the north, delivered solid majorities for Donald Trump in this month’s presidential election.
Lobbying Activity This Past Summer Cost a Record-Breaking $168 Million. Here’s What We Know.
Between the summer session of the California Legislature featuring hot topics like AI regulation and money for journalism, and a special one focusing on gas prices, powerful corporations poured in record-setting money to influence lawmakers.
Trump’s Proposed Tariffs, Especially on China and Mexico, Could Hit California Hard
Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact.
CA Workers Could Lose Deportation Protections
Immigration advocates are sounding the alarm over the prospect of mass deportations upending California immigrant communities, which Donald Trump has vowed to initiate when he returns to the White House in January.
California Empowered Immigrants to Speak Up at Work. Trump Could End Their Protections
California wants to protect witnesses in workplace investigations from deportation, but the Biden administration program for undocumented employees is at risk with Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
From Lookout Local...
UC Staff to Strike November 20 and 21
Click to find out why two University of California unions are striking on November 20 and 21, and how this will impact UCSC.
Live Oak School District Layoffs Expected
The Live Oak School District is expected to go through another round of layoffs to stabilize finances and address a budget deficit.
From Santa Cruz Sentinel...
Santa Cruz Wharf Repair Update
An update to the ongoing repairs to the Santa Cruz Wharf including the demolition of the Dolphin Restaurant.
Why CalPERS Is Being Pushed to Divest From Tesla
Elon Musk, the tech mogul who runs Tesla, said in December that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts “must die.” Now, two civil rights groups are calling for the nation’s largest public pension fund to divest from the electric vehicle maker.
CA Ride-Hailing Drivers Could Get Back Pay
Tens of thousands of California ride-hailing drivers, and possibly more, could eventually get back pay after a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that clears the way for the state and some cities to proceed with their lawsuits against Uber and Lyft.
California Collects Millions in Stolen Wages, but Can’t Find Many Workers to Pay Them
The state Labor Commissioner sometimes struggles to get back pay to workers when it reaches wage theft settlements. It tries social media, TV and hotlines. But money owed to employees is still sitting in state accounts.
Waves of Wellness Coming to Santa Cruz October 19
The Waves of Wellness: Santa Cruz Festival will be held on October 19 in downtown Santa Cruz on Pacific Avenue, Cooper Street and Abbott square.
Newsom’s Gas Price Bill Passes Assembly, but Senate Plan Still Uncertain
The Assembly approves Gov. Newsom’s bill on oil refineries on a 44-17 vote. But the state Senate will have its say during the special session.
A Minimum Wage Increase for California Health Care Workers Is Finally Kicking In
A California minimum wage law that was delayed amid budget troubles is now set to go into effect Oct. 16. It’s expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of workers.
SEIU and County Reach Tentative Agreement
On September 27, the Service Employees International Union Local 521 announced a tentative deal with the County of Santa Cruz for a new labor contract, which must still be ratified by members.
Newsom Plan on Gas Prices Clears First Hurdle
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to combat gasoline price spikes appears headed to a long-awaited Assembly floor vote next week after passing out of committee on September 26.
Economists Like Newsom’s Plan to Help Control Gas Prices. Refiners Don’t.
The governor wants new gas reserves to dampen seasonal price spikes. Refiners say the move would raise prices and require new storage tanks.
A Look Scotts Valley's Measure X Business License Tax
An explanation of the Scotts Valley business license tax Measure X on the November ballot.
A Look at Capitola’s Measure Y
An explanation of Measure Y, an increase of the Capitola sales tax from 9% to 9.25%, on the November ballot.
Will New Laws Improve Housing for CA Farmworkers?
Many California farmworkers have long lacked safe and affordable places to sleep — an issue thrown into sharp relief after last year’s mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, which left seven agricultural workers dead.
A New California Law Will Scrub Most Medical Debt From Credit Reports
About 4 in 10 Californians are believed to be carrying medical debt, which can harm their chances of landing a mortgage or an apartment if it shows up on credit reports.
Nonprofits Seek to Get More Women Into Construction Trades
Jessica Alvarez Castañeda was sick of low-paying jobs. For years, the 39-year-old mother of four had been “breaking her back for almost nothing” as a cashier, nursing assistant, babysitter, house cleaner and cook.
COE Offers Dental Assistant Apprentice Program
Santa Cruz County Office of Education's Career and Adult Learning Services is offering a paid instruction and apprenticeship program to help fill the need for dental assistants in the county.
Santa Cruz County Ag Report Shows Drop in Production
Santa Cruz County released the 2023 agriculture report, which showed a hit to productivity from the winter and spring storms and flooding.
Santa Cruz County Approves Home Kitchens for Commercial Use
In their September 10 meeting, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance allowing home kitchens for commercial food use.
Are CA Gig Workers Getting Promised Pay and Benefits?
California voters passed Proposition 22 four years ago. The ballot initiative, backed by Uber, Lyft and other gig companies, promised the state’s more than 1 million gig workers new benefits, such as guaranteed minimum earnings, health care stipends, occupational accident insurance and accidental death insurance.
California’s Economy Lags Behind Other States, Here’s Why It’s So Sluggish
California’s unemployment rate, 5.2% of its labor force in July, is no longer the nation’s highest after months of having that dubious distinction.
New Development Proposed for Soquel Avenue
Santa Cruz developer Workbench has submitted an application for a mixed use development for 1024 Soquel Avenue.
Californians Will Vote on a $18 Minimum Wage. Workers Already Want $25 and More
Proposition 32 to increase the minimum wage from $16 isn’t as far-reaching as when it was first proposed. Fast food workers are already making more, and health care employees are on track. But worker groups are already pushing for more.
CA Democrats Push Retail Theft Bills
Legislators are pushing ahead with a retail theft bill package in their continued opposition of Proposition 36 — a November ballot measure backed by law enforcement groups and Republicans (and some Democrats) that would roll back parts of 2014’s Prop. 47.
Budget Cuts Coming to UCSC
Facing a $100 million budget shortfall, UCSC eyes budget cuts and possible layoffs.
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