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Chris Krohnâs Republican Nation Convention Coverage Part 2 â Talk of the Bay
How has the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trumpâs life affected delegates at this convention? Chris Krohn and Isabel OâMalley-Krohn confront several Republican delegates to ta...
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Guaranteed Basic Income Programs Proliferate Across CA
Beginning Monday, 150 households in Fresno County are expected to receive a $500 prepaid card to spend on anything theyâd like â no strings attached. It will be the first of 12 monthly recurring payments those Southwest Fresno and Huron residents will receive as part of a guaranteed basic income program for low-income families.
From Santa Cruz Sentinel...
92 Local Nonprofits Receive Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Funding
Community Foundation Foundation Santa Cruz County announced the distribution of $1.9million in grants to 92 local nonprofits in its latest grant award cycle.
First Cleanup Day Cleans Up 1,500 Pounds
Santa Cruz County's first cleanup day held on May 11 had 431 volunteers from 30 organizations collecting 1,548 pounds of litter.
New CASA Volunteers Sworn In
18 new volunteers were sworn in as as Court Appointed Special Advocates following their 35 hour training.
These California Schools Connect Kids to Community Services. Will They Survive Budget Cuts?
Gov. Gavin Newsom launched the community school initiative with $4.1 billion in grants to connect students and their families to medical care, counseling and other services.
New Government Center Opening in Watsonville
In advance of the opening of the new Santa Cruz County government center on Westridge Drive in a few weeks, the Human Services Department announced it was moved in and ready to provide services.
From Times Publishing Group...
Rotary Raises $90,000 for Treasure Cove Inclusive Playground
The Capitola Aptos Rotary Club presented a check for over $90,000 to County Park Friends which is fundraising for the Treasure Cove Inclusive Playground at Jade Street Park.
Teen Kitchen Project Grows
The Teen Kitchen Project is building a new kitchen space in Soquel to expand meal production capacity to meet demand from those in need.
Tiny House Village Construction Set for Summer
A 34-unit tiny home village for people displaced when Pajaro was flooded will begin construction in Watsonville on a church-owned parcel in Watsonville.
Downtown Streets Program Expands to Boulder Creek
The Downtown Streets Program is growing to 8 teams in the County with the start of a new 6 month pilot program in Boulder Creek on the Highway 9 commercial corridor.
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley Awarded Grant
Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley was awarded a $2M by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
Fundraiser for Pajaro Valley Education Foundation Set for April 18
A dinner and silent auction fundraiser for the Pajaro Valley Education Foundation is set to take place on Aril 18 at Jalisco's, 618 Main Street in Watsonville.
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.
County Supervisor Zach Friend Honored at Luncheon
The retiring District 2 County Supervisor received the Al Smith Friend of Agriculture Award from the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau and Agri-Culture at the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon.
From Lookout Local...
15 Stories of Incredible Santa Cruz County Women
A celebration of Womenâs History Month highlighting 15 Santa Cruz County women.
Community Bridges Puts Senior Center Purchase Offer on Table
A local nonprofit said it has made an offer to purchase a senior center in Live Oak while a representative from the school district that owns the site says it isnât quite ready to make definitive moves.
Watsonville Hospital, Second Harvest Partner to âNourishâ Local Community
Harnessing their collective expertise, two nonprofits in South Santa Cruz County have joined forces to provide resources to families in need and fight against regional inequities.
Santa Cruz Sobering Center Reopens After Hiatus
After halting services for about four years, a sobering center that county leaders say is a critical boon to the community, local health care providers and law enforcement is back online in Santa Cruz.
City of Capitola Marks a Big Anniversary
Capitola Mayor Kristen Brown muses about the 75th anniversary of the cityâs incorporation as a time to reflect on history while considering the opportunities that lie ahead.
Salud Para le Gente Receives $1.5 Million in Federal Funding
Salud Para La Gente in Watsonville was one of two health care programs in Rep. Zoe Lofgrenâs district to receive funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servicesâ Health Center Program.
Innovators With Life-Saving Technologies Take 2024 Westly Prize Awards
This yearâs eight finalists, all in their 20s, emerged from a pool of nearly 100 California-based applicants.
Students Make Waves to Protect Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Students throughout the nation have been engaging in environmental stewardship projects, as part of NOAAâs Ocean Guardian School program.
From Edible Monterey Bay...
Big Sur Food & Wine Announces Grant Recipients
The Big Sur Food & Wine Foundation has awarded 17 grants worth a record $225,000 to local organizations with funds raised in 2023. Activities included the Big Sur Fashion Show, the Ferrari Event at the Barnyard, and more.
The Worldâs Next Big Carbon Capture Challenge? Figuring Out How to Use It
Carbon capture is having a moment. Companies such as Chevron Corp. are building technology to capture carbon dioxide from smokestacks while others are working to yank the greenhouse gas out of the air.
Why California Community Colleges Struggle to Create Diverse Faculties and Staff
âProgress remains slow,â according to a recent report on faculty diversity at Californiaâs community colleges. For Nikia Chaney, the sole full-time Black faculty member at Cabrillo College, the experience is personal.
How One California School System Raised Test Scores for Black Students
Emery Unified took a targeted approach, including paying teachers extra to stay after school and tutor students.
California Presses Universities to Return Thousands of Native American Remains and Artifacts to Local Tribes
State audits of the University of California and the California State University found both systems have failed to comply with decades-old state and federal laws mandating the return of Native ancestral remains and cultural artifacts. Only UCLA and Cal State Long Beach have returned a majority of their collections.
New Law Could Help Undocumented California College Students Get Financial Aid
The financial aid application for undocumented students is cumbersome and confusing, and many students arenât completing the forms. A new law streamlines the process.
Domestic Violence Shelters Play a Key Role in Fighting Homelessness. Now They Face Deep Funding Cuts
Federal funding for domestic violence shelters and housing programs is declining. Advocates want the state to step in, but with a record projected deficit new spending is unlikely.
Interview: Bikes4All Founder Iman Moshari
With fellow classmates, Iman Moshari collects underused bikes, repairs them and give them to people who apply.
Twin Lakes Church Breaks Record
During its Holiday Food & Fund drive for Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County, the Twin Lakes congregation raised $512,725.07 â the largest sum ever donated by an organization during the drive.
Are the Kids All Right? New California K-12 Performance Data is Out
Despite a few improvements, results show students are still struggling on several fronts.
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