Yesterday, Santa Cruz County’s Regional Transportation Commission approved giving $1.1 million to pave a path for pedestrians and cyclists across Arana Gulch.
“Fight the Budget Cuts!” School Boards Urged
At a meeting of the California School Board Association Region 9 last night, educators were urged to fight the impending cuts to school budgets rather than simply comply with them. Region 9 encompasses Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties. “Tell your stories to your local legislator, talk about the pain local communities are feeling,” said Chris Ungar, Director of the Region.
Chinese Engineers Tour Santa Cruz Wastewater Facilities
One of the greatest challenges facing China is a dearth of fresh water for its burgeoning population.
Ten Questions For Eleanor Taylor
Eleanor Taylor talks travel, nature, and orange creme shakes.
Sprechen Sie Español? Oui.
New language school opening in Santa Cruz will offer Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, among others.
UCSC Grad Feared Missing in Haiti Checks in with Family
Family in Monterey County says the PhD student and mother phoned around 3am to say her family is safe and sound.
Schools to Suffer Under New Budget
Summer schools will likely fall victim to the latest round of budget cuts.
Santa Cruz’s Eight Tens @ 15
In 1994, the only city in the United States with a 10-minute play festival was Louisville, Ky, home of the innovative Actors Theatre of Louisville. In 1995, Santa Cruz became the second.
Two Drum Circle Protesters Convicted of Misdemeanors
It took 15 months, 19 court hearings and an estimated 500 hours of legal work to convict Jack Rusk and Wes Modes of a combined three misdemeanor citations—resisting arrest and obstruction of justice, plus, in Modes’ case, battery of a police officer—stemming from the September 2008 “drum circle protest” near the downtown Farmers Market.
Ben Lomond Park Looking for Bailout
Ben Lomond Park was once a popular attraction, especially because of its swimming hole.
