News Highlights
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The Story Behind the Santa Cruz County Rail-trail
Santa Cruz County will get some sort of trail on at least some of the old rail corridor. How did we get here and what will we get?
Measure D: "No" Means Nothing Happens
In this excerpt, Lloyd Tabb weighs in on Measure D. We will showcase the opinions of other technologist on this vital issue.
Thomas Burke & Others: Game changer for 2D to 3D design
“Expensive GPUs in expensive desktop workstations were going to inhibit the implementation of this revolutionary way of designing products.” Mike James
Central Coast Angels Invests $135,000 in Climatize
Central Coast Angels invests $135k into fintech startup, Climatize.
Parallel Flight Technologies Announces Strategic Advisory Board, Sees Impressive Growth
Parallel Flight Technologies announces strategic advisory board as the company continues impressive growth.
Measure D: Vote Yes or No
In this survey, Santa Cruz Works subscribers are asked how they will vote in the upcoming June mid-terms.
SCCOE Receives California Green Award
California Department of Education award recognizes the Santa Cruz County Office of Education’s environmental education and efficiency.
Measure D: Could AI help?
AI is tackling everything from health to global warming. Could it help with misinformation spread on social media? Maybe even Measure D?
Santa Cruz Launchpad 2022
The largest job fair in Santa Cruz is back for the 5th year. Plus, $40,000 in cash prizes for the student pitch competition.
Think Big Series: May is Mental Health Month
May is mental health month. See what resources are available and what our county is doing to help.
Robotics Cats Selected as Semi-Finalists for 2022 Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge
Wildfire detection startup, Robotics Cats, has been selected as a semi-finalist for the Cisco 2022 Global Problem Solver Challenge.
Bird Launches E-Scooter Share Program in Reno
Bird launches an e-scooter share program in Reno, Nevada. Will Santa Cruz bring back a ride share program?
CITRIS drone program lands $1 million grant from James Irvine Foundation
CITRIS Initiative for Drone Education and Research (CIDER) receives $1 million via Drone Education and Workforce Development Planning Grant for Salinas and Pajaro Valley.
Zero Motorcycles Reorganizes
The electric motorcycle manufacturer is positioned to provide the best and most robust dealer, rider, and owner support in the industry.
infiniRel Making Clean Energy More Reliable and Affordable
Santa Cruz Startup, infiniRel develops early warning system to prevent key component failure in renewable energy and EV’s.
The Top 6 Employee Wellbeing Practices to Embrace in 2022
Learn 6 effective practices/areas that employers can review to take deliberate and decisive actions to support employee needs.
Kelp Restoration Project is Finalist in Blackstone LaunchPad Annual Pitch Competition
Andrea Paz-Lacavex, a graduate student in UCSC’s Coastal Science & Policy Program, leads SPORA, a kelp restoration project in Baja California
Joby to Host Elevate Summit in New York
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a leading developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it will host the 2022 Elevate Summit.