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Business briefs, March 8, 2019

Business briefs, March 8, 2019

City seeks to expand cannabis businesses

WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday will provide direction on major proposed modifications to the City’s cannabis laws, including the possible addition of multiple dispensaries. According to the staff report prepared for Tuesday’s meeting, the City is recommending the addition of two retail licenses as...

Corralitos Feed and Pet Supplies opens second location

Since closing early in 2017 after 40 years under the same ownership, Valley Feed on Freedom Boulevard has become the second location for Corralitos Feed and Pet Supplies.

Romo Park up for lease

Once home to the Stoesser Building, the lot has been empty since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake caused irreparable damage to the historic structure in the heart of Watsonville’s downtown.

Giving music stores a chance

For almost a century, Jansen Music has been a staple in the music community, offering instruments, equipment, lessons and repair services.

Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance readies to open Watsonville dispensary

Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance
APTOS—A long line of U.S. military veterans was outside an Aptos cannabis dispensary Monday, waiting their turn for a free monthly package of marijuana. Called the Veterans’ Compassion Program, the service is the overarching mission of the Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance (SCVA). Through it, people...

Rancho Del Mar work progresses

Work is moving forward at the major rebuild and renovation project at Rancho Del Mar in Aptos.

Business Showcase returns to Aptos

Food, gadgets, cars, safety demonstrations and more will all be under one roof, and out in the parking lot, during the annual Business Showcase.

Watsonville Cyclery owner pushes public safety, involvement

WATSONVILLE—When Bike Santa Cruz County approached South County officials to start up a monthly community bike ride, Watsonville Cyclery owner Julian “Jules” Mandujano was eager to get involved. Every last Friday of the month, Mandujano offers up his business at 25 East 5th St. as...

Mobile technology showroom visits Watsonville

Smile Business Products parked its technology showroom bus in Watsonville on Wednesday.
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Santa Cruz County Superintendent of Schools Faris Sabbah addresses about 150 high school students at the start of the Santa Cruz Countuy Youth Civics Summit at Cabrillo College.

Students learn the power of the vote at Civics Summit

On Friday, about 150 high school juniors from across Santa Cruz County cast their first ballots on three issues that, if passed, would dramatically...