Digital News Report – The City of Santa Cruz announced that Loch Lomond Recreation Area will be closed on Thursday, July 7, 2011, for maintenance. The park will re-open on July 8,…
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Los Conchas Wildfire is 27 percent contained – National Laboratory to re-open
Digital News Report – The Los Conchas wildfire burning near Los Alamos, New Mexico, has burned 127,821 acres, and has reached 27 percent containment. There has been 63 homes destroyed, with 410…
Minnesota Government Shuts Down due to Budget Deficit
Digital News Report – The Minnesota state government has shutdown after they have approached a budget deficit because government officials have not come up with an acceptable budget proposal. Governor Mark Dayton…
City of Santa Cruz is offering discounted ParkCards with Groupon
Digital News Report – The City of Santa Cruz is offering 50 percent off city ParkCards through the Groupon discount website. The city is leading the way as being one of the…
Fourth of July Events Schedule for Santa Cruz County
Digital News Report – The Fourth of July weekend is coming up and there are plenty of events happening over the weekend and on Monday, July 4th, to keep everyone entertained. There…
$1 Million Government Grant for Employment Development
Digital News Report – A $1 million grant from the state of California could help train public and private job seekers in Santa Cruz County. The money will go directly to the…
Santa Cruz 2011 Annual Report – Recession caused City to Downsize
Digital News Report – Officials from the City of Santa Cruz have released their 2011 Annual Report discussing the current state of operations along with the city budget and expenditures. The Santa…
President Obama announces plans to reduce Troops in Afghanistan
Digital News Report – President Obama announced troop reduction plans in Afghanistan over the next year, during last night’s address to the nation. By the end of the year, there will be…
Flooding in South Dakota and North Dakota
Digital News Report – Flooding has been hitting both North Dakota and South Dakota. There have been evacuations ordered in some areas, and government agencies are preparing for more flooding. Severe rainstorms…
Arizona and New Mexico Wildfire Update – Wallow Wildfire 58 Percent Contained
Digital News Report – The Arizona wildfires have been going on for weeks and has burned almost 800,000 acres of land. Some progress has been made and the Arizona and New Mexico…