Digital News Report – The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved a temporary moratorium on the PG&E smart meters. The meters can transmit a signal to PG&E on an hourly basis…
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San Jose Employee Pay Rates
Chief Chris Moore and Mayor Chuck Reed Digital News Report – The city of San Jose has released salary information in accordance with state law. The city included the “base pay” along…
Local Summer Events for 2011
Digital News Report – There are numerous concerts and events happening in the Santa Cruz area this spring. We have prepared a list of some of the major happenings. Here is the…
Money Grants Awarded to California Cities to Combat Gang Violence
Digital News Report – The State of California will be awarding money grants to combat gang violence. “These grants will help support California’s local communities to prevent and fight gang violence, making…
Clearwire announce CLEAR 4G Network now available in San Francisco Bay area
Clearwire announce Clear 4G in San Francisco Bay area Digital News Report – Clearwire announced that they now have the CLEAR 4G network available in the San Francisco Bay area. Clearwire was…
California Weather Forecast – More road closures and soggy conditions this weekend
Digital News Report – Relatively warm rains drenched northern and southern California Tuesday, but expect conditions to change. Look forward to more rain in Santa Cruz and the San Francisco Bay area…
Supervisor Eric Mar Focuses on Street Safety
Digital News Report – San Francisco Supervisor Eric Mar is working with several agencies to make the city streets safer. The supervisor has been seen digging in the street islands. The goal…
Bike Ridership in San Francisco Higher
Digital News Report – The number of bike riders in San Francisco has increased 58 percent since 2006 according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). Mayor Gavin Newsom said that…
San Francisco Will Raise Minimum Wage To $9.79
Digital News Report – San Francisco will be raising their minimum wage to $9.92 per hour. That is a 1.3% increase from $9.79 per hour. “Ensuring that our local minimum wage keeps…
Inmate Planned Escape
Digital News Report – The escaped inmate who evaded police this week planned his escape, according to Sheriff Phil Wowak. The escape has prompted new procedures for transporting prisoners. The 24-year old…