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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

Give Thanks for Public Access to Info and Tech

The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries are celebrating the 5-year anniversary of Measure S, the $67 million bond measure passed by taxpayers in 2016 to fund major Public Library updates.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Cruz Foam Closes $2.5M Seed Funding Round

Cruz Foam, a mission-driven sustainable materials company, announced today that it has closed $2.5 million in seed funding. Investors Include At One Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, Regeneration.VC, and Santa Cruz Works

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Malina Long Malina Long

SC Accelerates: LuvMart

LuvMart connects customers with their favorite local and national brands in the United States and Canada

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Malina Long Malina Long

SC Accelerates: The Epicenter

The Epicenter aims to empower youth with a physical and online space that allows them to connect with their authentic selves.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Results: To Vote, or Not to Vote

The question was simple: to vote or not to vote on the future of our rail corridor. Here is how our members responded to our survey.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

Digital NEST 7th Birthday Livestream!

This celebration showcased some amazing program highlights; plus we heard from four members who shared their personal passions about the future and what it means to them, their families, and their community!

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Joby Aviation Q3 Results

Mediocre companies focus on potential, whereas great companies focus on results. Joby Aviation’s 3rd quarter results were what makes Joby the global leader in electric aerial ridesharing, and by our definition: GREAT.

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Doug Erickson Doug Erickson

Santa Cruz’s Mynt Wants Your Input on NEM 3.0

In just a few short weeks, California will decide the new rates utilities will pay homeowners and businesses for the solar power customers generate. MYNT would like your input about California’s solar future.

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Matthew Swinnerton Matthew Swinnerton

Joby's Commitment to the Planet

Today, aviation accounts for 3% of the world’s carbon emissions, but the sector’s true impact is almost three times that figure. Combustion-powered aircraft also release water vapor and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere, which are powerful contributors to global warming.

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