Digital News Report – The city of Watsonville has added a new tobacco retailer license fee of $255 to local businesses. At the last City Council meeting the new ordinance was discussed…
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Watsonville Parking Issue Sorted Out
Digital News Report – The City Council of Watsonville worked out an agreement at that would allow students and staff of the Institute of Language & Culture (ILC) to park in the…
San Bruno Fire Began With Explosion
Digital News Report – A huge fire erupted in the south San Francisco suburb of San Bruno Thursday night. A 24-inch gas main caught fire destroying 35 to 55 homes. There are…
Santa Cruz Unemployment
Digital News Report – California has been hit especially hard by the recession, but according to the California Employment Development Agency, the economy is showing signs of “life”. The U.S. Department of…
Santa Cruz Home Sales Decline in July
Digital News Report – The National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales declined in July while home prices increased. There were 5,260,000 homes sold in June but only 3,830,000 sold…
Major Riot at Folsom State Prison sends Seven Inmates to Hospitals
Digital News Report – A major riot involving around 200 prison inmates happened this past Friday night at the Folsom State Prison. There was seven of the inmates that had to be…
Local Fall And Winter Events
Digital News Report – Santa Cruz is a great place to live and work. Here is a list of local events for the fall and winter of 2010. Free Friday Night Bands…
Special General Senate Election For Santa Cruz
Digital News Report Digital News Report – There will be a special general election on August 17th for the California 15th Senate District. The district meanders through part of Santa Cruz and…
San Francisco Bike Plan Injunction is Lifted
Digital News Report – The City of San Francisco will be able to move forward with their bike path efforts thanks to a court decision. We received this press release from City…
Local Wine and Art Festival Slated For September
Digital News Report – The Capitola Art & Wine Festival will be held on September 11 & 12. The admission is free and gates open at 10 AM. The events last all…