Emergency Storm Drain Relocation Project Begins in Santa Cruz
Digital News Report – On Wednesday the city of Santa Cruz began begin improvements on the manhole and storm-drains at the intersection of Water Street and Market Street.
Expect delays as Graniterock begins constructing a manhole at the intersection. The company will also replace the storm drains. They will continue working Monday through [...]
Orbitz 72-hour Sale – Save 10 Percent on Hotels using their Free Apple iPad App
Digital News Report – Orbitz wants people to use their free Apple iPad App. To get them to use it Orbitz launched a 72-hour flash sale with discounts only accessible by using the app. The savings include discounts on selected hotels. The reservations for stays up through January 3, 2012 must be made [...]
First Single Molecule Electric Motor Created
Digital News Report – Researchers say they have created the first one-molecule electric motor.
Measuring just one nanometer wide, the new device shatters the world record of 200 nanometers. Compare that to the thickness of a human hair which measures a whopping 60,000 nanometers.
The team leader, Charles Sykes, says there have [...]
Santa Cruz Loch Lomond Recreation Area Closed July 7
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, 2011 with the regular hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The closure was necessary to work on the lake to [...]
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 homes that still remain threatened. There was 32 outbuildings that have been destroyed, and 110 remain threatened. No commercial property [...]
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 announced that they needed to reduce the state’s budget. They need to bridge a $5 billion deficit. The last offer still had [...]
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 first public offices in the nation to work with the discount shopping website, Groupon.com. It is for a limited time, [...]
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 is a 50’s Family July 4th Fest going on July 2nd through the 4th at the Roaring Camp Railroads. The event is open [...]
$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 county Workforce Investment Board to train residents who have lost their job. The grant will also help in job placement.
The money [...]
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 Cruz budget was reduced eleven times over the past few years, which has also reduced the number of employees working for the [...]