PVUSD is proud to announce that four of its administrators have been honored as Regional Administrators of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA).

Christine Martin, the visionary founder of The Good Abode, has recently relocated to Santa Cruz, California, to expand her holistic interior design business. With a mission to create spaces that nurture well-being and inspire harmony, Martin offers transformative design services ranging from single-room makeovers to full-scale renovations, both online and in-person.

Santa Cruz Works is thrilled to announce a new partnership with StartEngine, the leading equity crowdfunding platform that has helped over 1,000 founders raise more than $1.3 billion directly from their communities. This collaboration is set to provide startups in the Santa Cruz Works accelerator with a fast-track pathway to seed funding, helping founders scale their businesses without the traditional roadblocks of venture capital.

Santa Cruz is no stranger to innovation, and the latest startup making waves in the electric vehicle space is Volojet, founded by Dalton Winter. With a background in engineering and a passion for high-performance, sustainable transportation, Winter is pioneering a new category of electric vehicles: reverse trikes.

Catalyst Predevelopment funds to drive economic growth across six-county region.

Navigating today's turbulent political landscape can be challenging for mental well-being. Constant news cycles, social media debates, and differing opinions can lead to stress, anxiety, and even burnout. However, by implementing strategies rooted in positive psychology, we can maintain our mental health amidst the political storm.

Climatize is charging ahead despite federal funding uncertainty. With $1.38M raised for clean energy projects and over $1M repaid to investors, the startup proves climate investments work.

AI is evolving beyond search—Reasoners think, Agents act, and Deep Research revolutionizes research by outperforming experts. The future? AI that doesn’t just find answers but truly understands and analyzes knowledge.

In the far distant future — 2026 — AI-powered social media will know you better than your spouse, remembers your secrets better than your diary, and predict your needs faster than your mom—except it sells that info to the highest bidder.

UC Santa Cruz has launched the AgTech Alliance, a campus community uniting researchers, faculty, and others interested in developing ethical and responsible agricultural technologies for a sustainable future amidst climate change.

ChatGPT Gov: because even Big Brother needs a personal assistant! The U.S. government’s new AI promises efficiency, security, and compliance—just don’t ask it to predict elections or set your bail.

DeepSeek has tech giants asking, "Well, how did we get here?" With bargain-bin AI that rivals Silicon Valley’s best, this Chinese upstart is rewriting the AI rulebook—no venture-burn required. Byte that!

PacWave, a wave energy test site off Oregon’s coast, will help companies develop technology to harness ocean power. Supported by OSU and the DOE, it aims to advance wave energy’s commercial viability.

Parallel Flight Technologies achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, advancing their Firefly aircraft, securing major contracts, and setting records in unmanned aerial systems, positioning them for an even more impactful 2025.

CarbonBridge, a Santa Cruz Accelerates startup, is making significant strides in renewable methanol production with a move to Harlem Biospace, expanded funding opportunities, and a strong presence at prestigious industry events.

UC Santa Cruz has announced the Innovation Catalyst Grant proof-of-concept program awardees, showcasing the campus’s commitment to fostering transformative research with significant societal benefits.

Santa Cruz Works is seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead our entrepreneurial nonprofit into its next chapter, connecting 11,000+ members, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable growth in Santa Cruz’s thriving startup ecosystem.

Waste Free Santa Cruz is teaming up with 37 local coffee shops to launch the Just Bring It—BYO Coffee Cup Campaign, a community-wide effort to reduce the environmental impact of single-use coffee cups.

Operator is an advanced AI assistant that combines text and visual understanding to navigate websites, automate tasks like booking and reservations, and mimic human-like problem-solving for seamless online interactions.

Did you miss our 8th Annual Titans Awards event? Check out the videos of each of the Titans here.