Laurel Street Construction to improve Pedestrian access has begun
Digital News Report – Santa Cruz will have newly improved pedestrian access along Laurel Street once the construction project is completed in around three weeks. In the meantime, the construction process could cause delays warns the Santa Cruz Public Works Department.
There roadwork will consist of removal of existing striping. There will be slurry [...]
New Rules for Single Use Bags in San Jose
SAN JOSE Calif. (DNR) – The city of San Jose, like other cities in the state, will require retail establishments to make changes to their carry-out bag policy. On January 1st the city bill ban single use plastic bags at retail establishments.
Until December 31 2013, retail establishments may make available recycled paper [...]
Sam’s Club offers Military Discount on Membership and Free Canes for Veterans
Digital News Report – Sam’s Club announced a new Military Discount Membership. The wholesale club retailer also announced that they will be giving out free canes to military veterans in need between November 9 and 11, 2011.
The Military Membership is for those who are current or retired military personnel, if their spouse is [...]
Rain in Santa Cruz this Weekend
SANTA CRUZ Calif. (DNR) – Santa Cruz and other parts of the Bay Area can expect rain this afternoon but clearing over night. There is a 50 percent chance of rain today.
There are currently no traffic restrictions on Highway 17.
Expect the clouds to clear Saturday but there is another chance of showers on [...]
Kindle Owners Lending Library added to Amazon Prime Service
Digital News Report – Amazon.com announced today a new Kindles Owners’ Lending Library, which will allow the customers that have the Amazon Prime membership to borrow thousands of books at no extra charge. The new lending library includes over 100 New York Times Bestseller books.
The Kindle owners that have a paid membership can read [...]
Envision San Jose 2040 Goes to City Council
SAN JOSE Calif. (DNR) – The city of San Jose will be evaluating a city plan Tuesday that will be used as a blueprint through 2040. The Planning Department has held numerous meetings and outreach programs over the last year in anticipation of presenting their Envision San Jose 2040 plan.
The city is concerned about [...]
City of Sunnyvale announces New Public Safety Director
Digital News Report – The city of Sunnyvale has a new director for the Department of Public Safety (DPS). City Manager, Gary Luebbers, announced that Frank Grgurina will take over for the department starting on November 28, 2011.
The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety operates law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical services for the [...]
New San Francisco Life Saving Program
SAN FRANCISCO Calif. (DNR) – The city of San Francisco has announced a new program to help train residents to save lives.
The City Attorney’s office has teamed up with the San Francisco Paramedic Association to provide basic life saving lessons. The courses, dubbed the BOLT (Basic Ongoing Lifesaving Training) program, will provide [...]
Aptos Branch Library to close next Week for Roof Repairs
Digital News Report – Santa Cruz’s Aptos Branch Library will be closed October 17 through October 24, 2011 so the building can get roof and ceiling repairs completed. The branch building had recently undergone mold removal, which has caused the necessary reconstruction of the roof and ceiling.
The library said that the patrons who have [...]
Sunnyvale and San Jose among Most Innovative Cities
SUNNYVALE Calif. (DNR) – The city of Sunnyvale ranked number one in a list of innovative cities compiled by The Daily Beast.
The rankings were based on the number of patent applications per 100,000 residents. In 2010 there were 1,949 applications for patents in the city of 140,081 individuals. There were [...]