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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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Amid Tariff Turmoil, Paystand Empowers CFOs

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.

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Bike Santa Cruz, Your Voice Matters – Take the Survey!

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.

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How Cruzio Saved CruzHacks 2025—One Gigabit at a Time

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.

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Remarkable People: If FEMA Didn’t Exist

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.

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