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After the Fire: Is It Time to Rebuild Moss Landing the Right Way?

After multiple fires at Moss Landing, California’s grid faces renewed urgency to upgrade energy storage. In 2024, the state wasted 2.9 million MWh of clean energy—enough to power over 300,000 homes. Safer, smarter battery tech is now available. The question is: should we rebuild Moss Landing to lead again?

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Rooted In Action: A Community’s Commitment to the Earth

April is Earth Month—a time not just for reflection, but for action. In Santa Cruz County, this isn't a seasonal gesture. It's a year-round commitment to environmental stewardship, led by a coalition of scientists, activists, and innovators.​

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Stubborn facts derail the train in Santa Cruz County

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.

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2025 Small Business Summit

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

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CruzHacks 2025 Winners

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.

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