Digital News Report – Santa Cruz overwhelmingly voted for Democrats helping stop Meg Whitman’s bid for governor and Carly Fiorina’s senate plans. Jerry Brown received 69.36% of the Santa Cruz vote leaving…
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San Jose Pension Payments Outstrip Contributions
Digital News Report – Like other cities around the nation, the City of San Jose has a shortfall of contributions compared to pension payments. According to the city, as of June 30,…
City Passes Resolution to Support Proposition 25
Digital News Report – The City of Santa Cruz passed a resolution in support of proposition 25 on the November 2nd ballot. The proposition would allow the state to pass a budget…
Credit Cards for Customers with Bad Credit – New Applied Bank Card
Digital News Report – Credit cards have become more difficult to acquire since the credit crisis began. There are options available for people with bad credit scores, including the Applied Bank® GOLD…
New Business and Retail Park for Watsonville
Digital News Report – The final hurdles were passed last night when the city of Watsonville approved the Manabe-Ow project business park. The park is on the northwest edge of town and…
Credit Cards for People with Bad Credit – New Public Savings Secured Visa® Offering
Digital News Report – Credit cards can be difficult to acquire, especially if the applicant has bad credit. These tough economic times have made it complicated for Americans to acquire credit and…
Halloween Party and Parade
Digital News Report – As local resident try to figure out what to do this Halloween, the Capitola Chamber of Commerce has made plans. “Boys & Ghouls welcome” the chamber said in…
Pacific Cove Mobile Home Park Land Use Discussed
Digital News Report – Residents of the Pacific Cove Mobile Home Park in Capitola spoke out at a special meeting of the Capitola City Council. The city council is investigating various options…
Refinance Mortgage Rates – Loans from Bank of America and PNC Higher Today
Digital News Report – Refinance rates were mixed this week with PNC reducing their rate and Bank of America and Citi Financial raising their rates (see chart). Refinance rates may vary from…
Pumpkin Party in Hollister
Digital News Report – The annual Pumpkin Junction is on at the Casa de Fruta’s pumpkin patch in Hollister. Organizers say there are more pumpkins than you can count. Bring your camera…