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Wake Up, America. Cutting Health and Science Funding Costs Lives
Wake Up, America. Cutting Health and Science Funding Costs Lives

A Nobel Prize-winner, a Johns Hopkins doctor, and a university leader on why billions of dollars in NIH funding is worth the price.

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Malina LongJune 12, 2025ucsc, rutgers, john hopkins, carol greider, nih, science, todd wolfson, argye hillisComment
City Council Votes to Advance Policy Banning the Sale of Cigarettes
City Council Votes to Advance Policy Banning the Sale of Cigarettes

The Santa Cruz City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit the sale of filtered tobacco products within City limits, making Santa Cruz one of the first cities in the nation to advance this environmental and public health policy. 

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Malina LongJune 12, 2025cigarette, shebrehComment
Verdagy to Supply Hydrogen to Mainspring Energy to Power Linear Generators
Verdagy to Supply Hydrogen to Mainspring Energy to Power Linear Generators

Verdagy, a leading clean hydrogen electrolysis company, has partnered with Mainspring Energy, Inc. to establish a hydrogen-powered linear generator installation in Moss Landing, California.

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Malina LongJune 11, 2025verdagy, mainspring energyComment
Colligan Clinical Diagnostic Lab is cleared to begin testing pediatric patient samples!
Colligan Clinical Diagnostic Lab is cleared to begin testing pediatric patient samples!

Colligan Clinical Diagnostic Lab is now CLIA-certified to test pediatric cancer samples using advanced RNA sequencing, aiming to identify life-saving treatments by detecting targets traditional DNA tests may overlook.

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Doug EricksonJune 11, 2025ucsc, colliganComment
PVUSD Launches Groundbreaking New CTE Pathway: Students to Build a Fully Operational Aircraft
PVUSD Launches Groundbreaking New CTE Pathway: Students to Build a Fully Operational Aircraft

PVUSD launches a groundbreaking new CTE pathway that would offer students the experience of building a fully operational aircraft.

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Malina LongJune 11, 2025pvusdComment
RTC’s $4B Dilemma: A Reality Check on Santa Cruz’s Rail Fantasy
RTC’s $4B Dilemma: A Reality Check on Santa Cruz’s Rail Fantasy

The RTC’s proposed $4.28B rail project is financially unrealistic, serving few riders at high cost. Cheaper, flexible alternatives like e-pods on a greenway trail offer smarter, scalable transit without misleading voters or bankrupting taxpayers.

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Doug EricksonJune 10, 2025greenway, RTC Comments
Santa Cruz Works Summer Rooftop Mixer Photos
Santa Cruz Works Summer Rooftop Mixer Photos

Our Summer rooftop mixer was a huge success with over 250 attendees from CruzHacks 2025, Santa Cruz Launchpad 2025, and the usual suspects (the Santa Cruz entrepreneurial community). Such a beautiful venue at Anton Pacific. Photos by Genevieve Rico.

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Malina LongJune 5, 2025photos, images, mixer Comments
Which AI Bot Reads Best? A Washington Post Showdown Reveals Surprises
Which AI Bot Reads Best? A Washington Post Showdown Reveals Surprises

A Washington Post test found Claude outperformed ChatGPT and others in reading comprehension across literature, law, science, and politics—though all bots showed inconsistency, hallucinations, and missed critical details.

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AIDoug EricksonJune 4, 2025Comment
The Reservoir Establishes First Reservoir Farms Location
The Reservoir Establishes First Reservoir Farms Location

The Reservoir has selected their first location of Reservoir Farms.

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Malina LongJune 4, 2025the reservoirComment
Climatize and the Contradiction at the Heart of Trump's Energy Policy
Climatize and the Contradiction at the Heart of Trump's Energy Policy

Climatize empowers rural farmers like Josh Dowdy, the Pulliam family, and Debra Lockard with clean energy solutions—highlighting a stark contrast to the Trump administration’s cuts to vital renewable energy programs and incentives.

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Doug EricksonJune 3, 2025climatizeComment
Need an intern? We've got you!
Need an intern? We've got you!

Are you looking to support your business and expand your team with fresh perspectives and dedicated talent? Would you be more excited if it was fully paid by us? Check out this new opportunity.

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Malina LongJune 2, 2025iop, interns, internships, City of Santa Cruz, digital NESTComment
Downtown Santa Cruz Welcomes New Retailers with Downtown Pops! Program
Downtown Santa Cruz Welcomes New Retailers with Downtown Pops! Program

Downtown Pops! is the City's program designed to lower the barriers to entry for businesses looking to open a brick and mortar space. In addition, the program intends to reduce the risk for property owners to take on new tenants during challenging times.

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Malina LongJune 2, 2025downtown santa cruzComment
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Is a Decade-Long License for AI Disinformation
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Is a Decade-Long License for AI Disinformation

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a decade-long ban on AI election regulation, overriding state laws and opening the door to deepfakes and disinformation. It’s a Trojan Horse threatening the very foundation of democracy.

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Doug EricksonMay 31, 2025AI, Trump Comments
Cultivating Culinary Futures: The California Healthy School Food Pathway Pre-Apprenticeship
Cultivating Culinary Futures: The California Healthy School Food Pathway Pre-Apprenticeship

Passionate about the culinary industry, aspiring chefs, or envision owning a restaurant someday? Check out this apprenticeship program! 

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Malina LongMay 30, 2025chef ann foundation, culinary, apprenticeship, healthy school food pathwayComment
Solar Jobs Powering the Central Coast: A Call to Action
Solar Jobs Powering the Central Coast: A Call to Action

"Solar Jobs Powering the Central Coast: A Call to Action" highlights the urgent need to expand clean energy jobs in the region, emphasizing solar’s potential to drive economic growth, climate resilience, and equitable workforce opportunities across the Central Coast.

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Doug EricksonMay 28, 2025myntComment
Santa Cruz Launchpad 2025: Santa Cruz's Brightest Innovators Shine at the Cocoanut Grove
Santa Cruz Launchpad 2025: Santa Cruz's Brightest Innovators Shine at the Cocoanut Grove

On May 21, 2025, twelve inspiring finalist teams pitched groundbreaking ideas—from AI-powered education and smart leak detection to artisan fragrances and climate-saving tech. Curious who won? Watch the video for a fast-paced recap of these bold innovators in action!

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Doug EricksonMay 28, 2025Launchpad, scl, event videos, recordings, photos, santa cruz launchpad, recapComment
Santa Cruz Works Hosting Summer Rooftop Mixer on June 4
Santa Cruz Works Hosting Summer Rooftop Mixer on June 4

Santa Cruz Works to host summer rooftop mixer. 10 teams from CruzHacks 2025, SC Launchpad, etc. will exhibit. Food, beverage, and live music included.

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Malina LongMay 28, 2025scw events
Joby Aviation Announces Closing of $250 Million Investment
Joby Aviation Announces Closing of $250 Million Investment

Joby announced the successful closing of the first $250 million tranche of a previously announced strategic investment from Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Malina LongMay 27, 2025joby, toyotaComment
The PG&E Corporation Foundation Offering $500,000 in Community-Focused Grants for Environmental Stewardship
The PG&E Corporation Foundation Offering $500,000 in Community-Focused Grants for Environmental Stewardship

The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation) is accepting applications for its Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant program.

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Malina LongMay 27, 2025pg&e, grantsComment
X Academy High School Robotics Team Heading to World Championship in Michigan
X Academy High School Robotics Team Heading to World Championship in Michigan

The X Academy High School Robotics Team is heading to World Championship in Michigan and they need your support!

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Malina LongMay 27, 2025x academy, mate rovComment
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Wake Up, America. Cutting Health and Science Funding Costs Lives
Jun 12, 2025
Wake Up, America. Cutting Health and Science Funding Costs Lives
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
City Council Votes to Advance Policy Banning the Sale of Cigarettes
Jun 12, 2025
City Council Votes to Advance Policy Banning the Sale of Cigarettes
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
Verdagy to Supply Hydrogen to Mainspring Energy to Power Linear Generators
Jun 11, 2025
Verdagy to Supply Hydrogen to Mainspring Energy to Power Linear Generators
Jun 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
Colligan Clinical Diagnostic Lab is cleared to begin testing pediatric patient samples!
Jun 11, 2025
Colligan Clinical Diagnostic Lab is cleared to begin testing pediatric patient samples!
Jun 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
PVUSD Launches Groundbreaking New CTE Pathway: Students to Build a Fully Operational Aircraft
Jun 11, 2025
PVUSD Launches Groundbreaking New CTE Pathway: Students to Build a Fully Operational Aircraft
Jun 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
RTC’s $4B Dilemma: A Reality Check on Santa Cruz’s Rail Fantasy
Jun 10, 2025
RTC’s $4B Dilemma: A Reality Check on Santa Cruz’s Rail Fantasy
Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
Santa Cruz Works Summer Rooftop Mixer Photos
Jun 5, 2025
Santa Cruz Works Summer Rooftop Mixer Photos
Jun 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025
Which AI Bot Reads Best? A Washington Post Showdown Reveals Surprises
Jun 4, 2025
Which AI Bot Reads Best? A Washington Post Showdown Reveals Surprises
Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
The Reservoir Establishes First Reservoir Farms Location
Jun 4, 2025
The Reservoir Establishes First Reservoir Farms Location
Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
Climatize and the Contradiction at the Heart of Trump's Energy Policy
Jun 3, 2025
Climatize and the Contradiction at the Heart of Trump's Energy Policy
Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
Need an intern? We've got you!
Jun 2, 2025
Need an intern? We've got you!
Jun 2, 2025
Jun 2, 2025
Downtown Santa Cruz Welcomes New Retailers with Downtown Pops! Program
Jun 2, 2025
Downtown Santa Cruz Welcomes New Retailers with Downtown Pops! Program
Jun 2, 2025
Jun 2, 2025
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Is a Decade-Long License for AI Disinformation
May 31, 2025
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Is a Decade-Long License for AI Disinformation
May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025
Cultivating Culinary Futures: The California Healthy School Food Pathway Pre-Apprenticeship
May 30, 2025
Cultivating Culinary Futures: The California Healthy School Food Pathway Pre-Apprenticeship
May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
Solar Jobs Powering the Central Coast: A Call to Action
May 28, 2025
Solar Jobs Powering the Central Coast: A Call to Action
May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025

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