Core funding process leaves nonprofits perplexed, officials frustrated
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday cast a split vote to allocate $3.79 million in Collective of Results and Evidence-based (CORE) funds to 28 nonprofits after a contentious discussion that prompted many to question the transparency of the process.
In all, more...
METRO gets $20M CARES Act grant
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Santa Cruz METRO received a $20,560,417 federal grant on July 9 to help deal with the coronavirus crisis.
The money comes from the recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which directs the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
The funds target operating...
RTC says ‘Yes’ to train and buses, ‘No’ to trail and pod cars
By Jacob Pierce, Good Times News Editor
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—A countywide transportation commission voted on Thursday to move forward with in-depth analysis of four possible options for the future of Santa Cruz County’s rail trail corridor.
The leading options before the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) include bus rapid transit,...
Arts Council launches emergency grants during COVID-19 crisis
Since the County of Santa Cruz issued a shelter-in-place order March 17, local artists have faced uncertain futures.
With venues and schools closed and events either canceled or postponed, individuals and organizations are now out of work and struggling to get by.
According to Arts Council...
Finding his roots, telling his story: Local filmmaker looking for cast, crew
As a young child growing up in Watsonville, Pedro Gonzalez-Renteria dreamed of being a filmmaker.
That dream was fomented when his father got a video camera, and he and his friends and siblings would use it to make their own versions of skit comedy shows...
New health office boosts county homeless mission
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Thanks to $10 million in federal and state grants, Santa Cruz County has launched a new Housing for Health office, County Administrative Officer Carlos Palacios announced at a press conference Nov. 19.
Robert Ratner, who brings in 14 years of experience from Alameda...
Logo shows off local talent
As part of the City of Watsonville’s celebration of its 150th anniversary, a Sesquicentennial Commemorative Logo was recently introduced. The logo has appeared in various spots around the city, including the Civic Plaza, marketing materials and in the form of a lapel pin.
Public defenders plan April 23 protest over caseloads, funding gaps
Public defenders in Santa Cruz County will join colleagues across California and the nation April 23 in a coordinated protest highlighting what they describe...
