News Highlights
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PVUSD Board of Education Appoints Dr. Heather Contreras as Superintendent
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District welcomes Heather Contreras as the Superintendent of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
The Unconventional Maestro: How Andy Zenczak's Gadgetbox Redefined Music Production
In the heart of Santa Cruz, California, Andy Zenczak's Gadgetbox has emerged as a beacon of creativity and innovation in music production. His journey, which spans over two decades, is a vivid narrative of passion, evolution, and the enduring power of music.
Save the Santa Cruz Mile Buoy
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to remove the Santa Cruz Mile Buoy and are only accepting comments until April 3. Help save the Mile Buoy by using this bar code to automatically generate a letter to Save the BUOY!
Cruz Foam Joins Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024
Cruz Foam, the Santa Cruz, CA based circular materials company, selected by Fast Company, joins the ranks of Nvidia, YouTube, Taco Bell, and more
2024 Career Fairs for Santa Cruz County
Cabrillo College is excited to host two Career Fairs this April, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for networking and career advancement. These fairs offer a unique platform for employers seeking fresh talent and job seekers on the hunt for their dream roles.
Joby Widens USAF Partnership, Will Deliver Two eVTOL Aircraft to MacDill AFB
Joby Aviation today announced it will deliver two aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base (“AFB”) in 2025 as part of the Company’s AFWERX Agility Prime contract with the U.S. Air Force.
Interview: NOAA Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerator Program
Interview with Zach Baize, the economist and program manager for NOAA's New Blue Economy program. He also manages NOAA's Ocean-based Climate Resilience Accelerator program.
Santa Cruz County Bank Team Recognized as a Trailblazer
Independent Banker Magazine featured Santa Cruz County Bank as a Trailblazer, a designation given to community banks on the forefront of industry advances.
Joby Aviation Successfully Completes HIRF Testing at Edwards AFB: Promising Results Pave the Way for FAA Certification
Joby Aviation recently completed aircraft characterization testing for High-Intensity Radiated Field at Edwards AFB, partnering with experienced USAF and Naval Surface Warfare Center personnel.
Distinguished Leaders Join Inaugural Chancellor’s Advisory Board
Leaders from a wide range of fields will lend their unique perspectives on ways to advance UCSC’s mission, and expand impact.
SignSight: A Computer Vision ASL Translator
At CruzHacks 2024, students created SignSight, a mobile phone application that interprets American Sign Language (ASL). It allows the user to record and translate someone's ASL gestures using a computer vision-based action recognition model.
7 Reasons Why Your Business Should Be Using a CRM
Want a centralized database for customer info, to streamline your business operations, and make your life easier? Consider using a CRM.
Remarkable People at Remarkable AI - The Networking Hour
The Santa Cruz tech community is the Best!! What an amazing night connecting with old and new friends and growing the Santa Cruz County tech ecosystem. Thank you to all who attended Remarkable AI.
Green Hydrogen Gets a Boost by Samsung and Verdagy
Moss Landing-based Verdagy announced today that it has entered into a joint development and marketing agreement with Samsung Engineering to develop green hydrogen.
Uplift Central Coast Awarded $14m to Accelerate Local Economic and Workforce Projects Across 6 Counties
Central Coast coalition granted funding from the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative.
Figure, OpenAI: The Robots Are Here
Two weeks ago, Figure announced a partnership with OpenAI to do just that. Today, we get our first glimpse of the future, and let me tell you, it's both exciting and slightly creepy.
How to Embody Grace with Guy Kawasaki at TEDxPaloAlto
Ten lessons on how to embody grace from tech titan Guy Kawasaki. Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and the creator of Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People podcast.
Santa Cruz Launchpad 2024 Seeking Employers
Are you hiring soon? Check out Santa Cruz Launchpad 2024!
Free Spring CyberClub Kicking Off On March 18
Have a child in 6-12 grade who is interested in Cyber Security? The free Spring CyberClub invites students to join for a 6 week quest to conquer the cybersecurity universe.
Revolutionizing Connections Between California Manufacturers and Suppliers
The California Sourcing & Procurement Platform (CSPP), spearheaded by CMTC and its California’s Manufacturing Network partners, is a nationwide digital marketplace for manufacturers. It facilitates self-directed, efficient sourcing by connecting buyers and suppliers, enabling collaboration, business showcasing, and exploration of unlimited opportunities.