Digital News Report – A new law will go into effect on July 1, 2011, requiring single-family homes in California to have carbon monoxide detectors installed near bedrooms and on each floor…
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BAVAN Sugar Rewari Candy imported from India tests high for Lead warns CDPH officials
Digital News Report – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a warning that BAVAN brand Sugar Rewari candy tested high for lead. The government agency suggests that consumers should not…
Best and Worst Beach Waters in the United States
Digital News Report – According to the non-profit group, the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the beaches in the United States have remained contaminated at all time high levels. They recently have…
Amazon cuts California Affiliates from Advertising Program
Digital News Report – On June 29, Amazon, canceled thousands of affiliate advertisers in California from their marketing program. They did this in response to California Governor Jerry Brown signing legislation ABx1…
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…
Supreme Court rules against the California Violent Video Game Ban
Digital News Report – Today, the US Supreme Court ruled against the California Violent Video Game Ban for Minors legislation, because they said it violates the US Constitution’s right to freedom of…
$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…
California ranks Highest for Auto Theft Rates – San Francisco Bay Area ranked number 9
Digital News Report – The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) listed eight California city areas in their top ten spots for having the highest metropolitan city auto theft rates during 2010. Two…