Ian McHenry found it lonely without a team of engineers to build a product. Then Maurice entered his life. Prompt and poof!

SV Labs has launched direct compression tablet manufacturing at its Watsonville, CA facility, offering North American beauty, personal, and home care brands a scalable, cost-effective U.S.-based solution for solid-format products.

At 10 AM PST on Wednesday, July 23, WORLD BLUE MIND DAY, a paddle out from Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz will celebrate the life of marine scientist, author, and Blue Mind innovator Wallace J Nichols, who passed away in 2024 at the age of 56.

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA are uniting in a shared commitment to collaborate on AAM aircraft certification.

A Nobel Prize-winner, a Johns Hopkins doctor, and a university leader on why billions of dollars in NIH funding is worth the price.

The Santa Cruz City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit the sale of filtered tobacco products within City limits, making Santa Cruz one of the first cities in the nation to advance this environmental and public health policy. 

Verdagy, a leading clean hydrogen electrolysis company, has partnered with Mainspring Energy, Inc. to establish a hydrogen-powered linear generator installation in Moss Landing, California.

Colligan Clinical Diagnostic Lab is now CLIA-certified to test pediatric cancer samples using advanced RNA sequencing, aiming to identify life-saving treatments by detecting targets traditional DNA tests may overlook.

PVUSD launches a groundbreaking new CTE pathway that would offer students the experience of building a fully operational aircraft.

The RTC’s proposed $4.28B rail project is financially unrealistic, serving few riders at high cost. Cheaper, flexible alternatives like e-pods on a greenway trail offer smarter, scalable transit without misleading voters or bankrupting taxpayers.

Our Summer rooftop mixer was a huge success with over 250 attendees from CruzHacks 2025, Santa Cruz Launchpad 2025, and the usual suspects (the Santa Cruz entrepreneurial community). Such a beautiful venue at Anton Pacific. Photos by Genevieve Rico.

A Washington Post test found Claude outperformed ChatGPT and others in reading comprehension across literature, law, science, and politics—though all bots showed inconsistency, hallucinations, and missed critical details.

The Reservoir has selected their first location of Reservoir Farms.

Climatize empowers rural farmers like Josh Dowdy, the Pulliam family, and Debra Lockard with clean energy solutions—highlighting a stark contrast to the Trump administration’s cuts to vital renewable energy programs and incentives.

Are you looking to support your business and expand your team with fresh perspectives and dedicated talent? Would you be more excited if it was fully paid by us? Check out this new opportunity.

Downtown Pops! is the City's program designed to lower the barriers to entry for businesses looking to open a brick and mortar space. In addition, the program intends to reduce the risk for property owners to take on new tenants during challenging times.

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” includes a decade-long ban on AI election regulation, overriding state laws and opening the door to deepfakes and disinformation. It’s a Trojan Horse threatening the very foundation of democracy.

Passionate about the culinary industry, aspiring chefs, or envision owning a restaurant someday? Check out this apprenticeship program! 

"Solar Jobs Powering the Central Coast: A Call to Action" highlights the urgent need to expand clean energy jobs in the region, emphasizing solar’s potential to drive economic growth, climate resilience, and equitable workforce opportunities across the Central Coast.

On May 21, 2025, twelve inspiring finalist teams pitched groundbreaking ideas—from AI-powered education and smart leak detection to artisan fragrances and climate-saving tech. Curious who won? Watch the video for a fast-paced recap of these bold innovators in action!