Newly Certified Green Businesses in our Valleys
On November 19th, the County of Santa Cruz presented 69 businesses with a Green Business Certificate. 10 of those businesses are in our area, including Brunetti’s Interiors, the City of Scotts Valley, Faust Salon and Spa, San Lorenzo Water District, Santa Cruz County Bank, Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, Scotts Valley Water District, Suki’s Boho Boutique, Wild Roots Market, and Satellite Telework Network. I interviewed several of these businesses to understand how and why they use green practices.
Press-Banner hires new leader
Suellene Petersen will join the Press-Banner on Monday as the new general manager and editor.
Afternoon Bonny Doon wildland fire contained
A wildland fire that started early this afternoon in Bonny Doon was contained after burning a quarter-acre off of Pine Flat Road.
ELECTION 2016: Boulder Creek, Zayante fire districts OK new parcel taxes
Boulder Creek residents overwhelmingly voted to levy a $35 parcel tax to buy new equipment for the Boulder Creek Fire Protection District.
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News Briefs | Published Nov. 17, 2023
New federal funding announced for local Head Start programs
U.S. Reps. Jimmy Panetta and Zoe Lofgren have announced new federal funding for Head Start and Early Head Start services in Santa Cruz County. Over $4.8 million was secured to support the work of Encompass Community...
Local supervisor kicks off campaign in Felton
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Mark Stone will kick of his bid for state assembly on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Trout Farm restaurant in Felton.
Business Notes: Hospital grounds to go smokeless in new year
As of Jan. 1, 2010, smoking will be completely prohibited throughout the grounds of Dominican Hospital and Dominican Rehabilitation Services in Santa Cruz.
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
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