Ambient Photonics innovative solar cells technology was featured in Bloomberg.

In a recent Nature article, a global survey of over 4,000 AI researchers reveals a nuanced perspective on the future of artificial intelligence. 54% of these scientists, however, believe AI will bring more benefits than risks.

Silicon Valley elites are using ballot initiatives to quietly seize local government power, disguised as community improvement. Gregory Shill exposes this democratic subversion and urges vigilance. For deeper context, watch Carole Cadwalladr’s TED Talk on digital coups and authoritarian tech.

Learn how to navigate tariffs and global disruptions with smart supply chain strategies—covering risk assessment, inventory planning, and compliance tools. Watch the full CMTC presentation for expert insights.

Tariffs. Disruptions. Labor issues. You can’t control them — but you can prepare for them.

In this article originally posted in Lookout Santa Cruz, Bud Colligan addresses misinformation spread by the RTC and FORT. Bud Colligan is a longtime resident of Santa Cruz County, a local philanthropist and a proud supporter of Greenway.

100 Women Who Care is a group committed to raising money quickly and efficiently for charities. Learn how they turn $100 into $10,000.

Experience the pulse of Santa Cruz County’s vibrant entrepreneurial scene at the highly anticipated Annual Small Business Summit on Friday, May 9 2025.

In its 11th year, CruzHacks 2025 brought together hundreds of students to ideate and build technologies for social good, tackling real-world challenges across sustainability, healthcare, education, and accessibility. This year marked a major milestone as the event moved to the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium—an exciting but logistically complex venue.

Job fairs are an excellent opportunity for both employers and job seekers. 

Students are encouraged to apply for 20 available spots in the annual "Summer in the City" internship program, a partnership between the City of Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley Unified School District (PVUSD).

Paystand’s new Smart Controls help mid-sized businesses manage tariffs and protect margins amid global trade volatility, fueling a resilient shift toward domestic manufacturing and growth.

Bike Santa Cruz is conducting a short survey to better understand what matters most to Santa Cruz residents. It only takes 3 minutes to complete, and your answers will help local leaders, organizations, and change-makers make smarter decisions that reflect our unique community values.

When CruzHacks 2025’s WiFi crashed on day one, local ISP Cruzio swooped in to save the day. Within an hour, they restored blazing-fast internet for 400+ hackers. Thanks to Cruzio and City staff, the hackathon was back on track—proving once again that Santa Cruz’s tech community is small but mighty.

What if FEMA didn’t exist? Ming Xie from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, explores this question in a compelling article introduced by Guy Kawasaki. Discover how disaster response would shift without federal support—and why FEMA's role is more crucial than ever.

When our institutions are under threat, the best response is action. In Santa Cruz, that means adopting a nonprofit—supporting it with time, money, or attention. With over 500 local organizations, there's one for everyone. Defend what makes this place special. Civil society survives when we choose to make it ours.

Thinking about opening up a food business? Come check out this 8 week online program!

CruzHacks 2025 is back and bigger than ever! Join 500+ innovators April 11–13 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium for 36 hours of nonstop hacking, $5K in prizes, and groundbreaking ideas. Don’t miss the public showcase Sunday at 2 p.m. Huge thanks to our amazing community sponsors!

New Leaf Energy proposes a $200 million lithium battery storage site near Watsonville to improve power reliability. Following a fire at Moss Landing, locals raise safety concerns. The project requires extensive approvals and an environmental review, with Minto Road identified as the only viable location in Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz Accelerates alum, Wonderfil, shares some exciting Q1 updates.