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From Lookout Local...
Wharf Restaurant to Be Demolished
Because of damage to pilings sustained in a December storm, the Dolphin Restaurant is set to be taken down to effect repairs to the end of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
Reprieve for Live Oak Farmers Market
The management of the East Cliff Village Shopping Center negotiated a new one-year lease with the Live Oak farmers market, giving them more time to find a new location.
From Los Angeles Times...
California's Population Increased Last Year for First Time Since 2020
During the much-ballyhooed “California exodus” amid the pandemic, remote workers moved to other states where they could live for a fraction of the cost compared to cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco.
From CalMatters...
Who Killed CA Utility Bill Legislation?
A bill to rein in a proposed monthly fee on California electric bills would let California’s largest for-profit utility companies charge customers $24 per month — with fees as low as $6 for lower-income customers — as a kind of membership fee for the power grid.
Santa Cruz Purchases Site for Downtown Library Project
The City of Santa Cruz acquired the Toadal Fitness parcel downtown for $2.5 million as part of the mixed-use library project.
From Santa Cruz Sentinel...
Outdoor Dining Changes Postponed
In its April 18 meeting, the City of Santa Cruz Planning Commission agreed to postpone a decision on rule changes to restaurant outdoor seating for 60 days.
A Plan to Change Your Utility Rates Is Dividing California Environmentalists. Here’s Why
The California Public Utilities Commission will consider on May 9 a new proposal that would change how Californians pay for electricity.
School District Considers Hosting Farmers Market
The Live Oak School District will consider hosting the farmers market at a school site, but the soonest that would happen is still months away.
May 3rd Small Business Summit Approaches
The Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Center will be hosting the all day Small Business Summit on the Cabrillo College Campus
Santa Cruz Assistant City Manager to Resign
Laura Schmidt is resigning from her position as assistant city manager for the City of Santa Cruz, effective August, to consult in the private sector.
PG&E Hit With $225-Million Lawsuit for 2021 Dixie Fire Damages
A coalition of timber businesses filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the embattled Pacific Gas & Electric Co., alleging $225 million in damages caused by the 2021 Dixie Fire.
California Requires New Homes to Have Solar Panels. Should Wildfire Victims Get a Break?
A California Republican’s bill would exempt low and middle income wildfire victims from solar panels requirements on rebuilt homes that didn’t have them when they burned down.
Ban on New Cannabis Businesses Removed From Agenda
An item to discuss an emergency moratorium on new commercial cannabis businesses was removed from the Santa Cruz City Council April 9 meeting agenda.
Bocci’s Cellar For Sale
Open since 1933, Bocci's Cellar is for sale for $1.1M.
Business Groups and Lawmakers Battle Over Ballot Measure to Limit California Tax Increases
Anti-tax groups in California have qualified a measure for the November ballot that would make raising state and local taxes much more difficult. It’s a showdown that’s been building for nearly five decades.
CA Budget Deal Gets Early Start on Deficit
Not filling open positions in state government, cutting a school facilities program and several climate initiatives, delaying funding for public transit — these are some of the first steps that California officials plan to take to deal with a looming multibillion-dollar budget deficit.
Permanent Location for Sought for Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market
Feedback is being solicited by the City of Santa Cruz for a new location for the downtown farmers market, which will be displaced when the library/parking garage project begins.
18 Story Building Proposed for Downtown Santa Cruz
Plans for an 18 story building 192 feet tall were submitted to the City of Santa Cruz planning department.
Salmon Populations Are Struggling, Bringing Economic Woes for California's Fishing Fleet
Captains of fishing boats on the California coast are bracing for salmon fishing to be severely restricted — or possibly canceled for a second year.
CA Fast Food Workers Get Higher Wages, but Which Ones?
According to emails obtained by CalMatters Capitol reporter Jeanne Kuang in response to a public records request, a range of employers have been trying to figure out if they must pay $20 ever since the law was signed late last September.
Live Oak Farmers Market Moving
After failing to negotiate a new lease for the East Cliff Village shopping center location with owners San Jose based Swenson Builders, the Live Oak Farmers Market is looking for a new home.
Ryan Coonerty Announced as New Executive Director at Leadership Santa Cruz County
Former Santa Cruz city council member and county supervisor Ryan Coonerty has been named as the new Executive Directory, taking over from Interim Executive Director Dave Vincent.
From Monterey Herald...
Joby Delivers on U.S. Air Force Contract
Joby Aviation announced it will be delivering the second and third of three aircraft produced at its Pilot Production Line in Marina as part of a contract with the U.S. Air Force.
Soquel Creek Water District General Manager Announces Retirement
Following two decades at the Ron Duncan announced his retirement, ending his tenure at the district, including nine as general manager.
Santa Cruz Planning Commission Approves Contested Dispensary
The cannabis dispensary specializes in providing medical marijuana to patients with serious diseases and will be allowed to do business in the city of Santa Cruz after the Planning Commission approved its application.
Californians Face Higher Costs for Goods and Services Than Before the Pandemic Despite Inflation Slowing
The consumer price index shows services are mostly responsible for persistent inflation, but prices for food and other goods in California remain high.
Measure K Sales Tax Increase Likely to Pass
The ballot measure to increase the sales tax paid in unincorporated areas of the county from 9% to 9.5% continues to gain votes.
Santa Cruz Measures M Falling Short, Measure L Likely to Pass
The Measure M initiative to make zoning and general plan changes in Santa Cruz and raise the affordable housing inclusionary rate in the city is unlikely to pass, while the Measure L sales tax increase seemed headed for approval.
California’s Fast Food Workers are Getting a Raise. But the Labor-Industry Truce is Fraying
Republicans want to scrap the law, accusing Gov. Gavin Newsom of corruption in dealings with a Panera Bread franchisee who is a major campaign donor. McDonald’s franchisees are funding a committee that is attacking Democrats who supported the law and are seeking local office in the primary.
Waymo Approved to Start Robotaxi Service in Los Angeles and San Mateo Counties.
On March 1, the California Public Utilities Commission gave approval for driverless taxi company Waymo to expand service into Los Angeles and San Mateo counties.
The Inland Empire’s Once-Unstoppable Warehousing Industry Falls Into a Slump
Logistics has been an economic lifeline for the Inland Empire for decades. Now that the industry is hitting a downturn, the region is feeling the pain.
California Lawmakers Face a Ballooning Budget Deficit
The Legislative Analyst’s Office projects the 2024-25 shortfall at $73 billion, putting more pressure on legislators and the governor to find savings.
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