Santa Cruz County has a $12.9 million deficit that it must close in the next 18 months. The County’s Chief Executive Susan Mauriello warns that welfare offices and their associated nonprofits can expect to face even deeper cuts than they did last year. In 2009, the county slashed its budget by 6 percent
Articles by Santacruz.com Staff
Heavy Mining Equipment Vandalized Near Davenport
The incident is the latest of a series of attacks on construction sites in the area, which began late last summer.
267 Acres of Santa Cruz Redwoods Saved
The land consists of two parcels: one 107-acre area adjacent to the Skyline-to-the-Sea hiking trail, and another 160-acre area plot in San Mateo.
Fate of Santa Cruz Libraries in the Balance
There’s something very antiquated about Santa Cruz County’s public library system.
School Officials Skeptical of Governor’s Pledge to Protect School Funding
School officials throughout Santa Cruz are skeptical of Gov. Schwarzenegger’s pledge in his State of the State address that education funding will not be touched as the state struggles with a $20 billion deficit.
New Techniques Could Help Solve Cold Case
Using new technologies, investigators may finally be able to determine the identity of “Pogonip Jane,” whose body was found in the Pogonip greenbelt 16 years ago.
Ten Questions For Nina Simon
Nina Simon talks about her job as owner of Museum 2.0, the mysterious Mystery Spot Road and the trick to getting interesting work.
Farmland Set Aside for Posterity
A Pajaro Valley farmer and philanthropist has set aside for conservation 364 acres of farmland used to grow raspberries and strawberries.
Man Accused of Hate Crime Turns Himself in to Police
Redwood City resident Cole White, 24, turned himself in to the police yesterday after a judge signed a warrant for his arrest.
A New Festival for Santa Cruz? But for What?
City Councilmember Don Lane and former Mayor Emily Reilly have an idea to raise money for Santa Cruz. They want to launch an annual festival, much like Gilroy’s famous Garlic Festival, with proceeds going to support local charities. It’s a great idea, but they haven’t quite thought it through. While they insist it become “a signature event” for Santa Cruz and a means of promoting off-season tourism, they haven’t decided exactly what it should celebrate.
