Member and Community News
Speaking Out for Healthier Food New Leaf Community Markets, GMO-Free Santa Cruz, and the Institute for Responsible Technology are sponsoring the "What You Should Know--The Truth about GMOs in Food Tour"on August 1, 2012 at the Louden Nelson Community Center. Internationally renowned speakers, Jeffrey M. Smith and Ocean Robbins will talk about the grim health risks of GMOs in the American diet, and their support of labeling GMO food.
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Solar now cheaper than PG&E
With recent increases in electricity rates, solar photovoltaic is out competing PG&E's energy portfolio. Utility rate increases have opened the door for local companies like Allterra Solar to help Central Coast homeowners save money immediately on their energy bills while simultaneously adding equity back to homes that have seen their value plummet in recent years.
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3rd Annual Hot Rods For Kids Car Show
Classic Vapor Cleaners and Walnut Ave Womens Center's welcome you to Hot Rods for Kids on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the County Fairgrounds. There will be a magnificent array of cars, food, live music, raffle prizes, a kids' zone and more!.
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Sanctuary Exploration Center Video
The latest episode of the "Your Sanctuary" TV show highlights the history, location, and exhibits of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center in Santa Cruz. Don't miss the story of the people who made it happen and the exciting interactive exhibits that will be enticing visitors for decades to come!
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Hwy 1- Soquel/Morrissey Project Update
Construction is continuing on the Highway 1 Soquel/Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes Project. La Fonda Bridge demolition is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 6th and continue on and off until August 14th. The highway will be closed at night during the demolition and traffic will detour onto Morrissey or Soquel. The Bridge will then be closed for 6-8 months. The Regional Transportation Commission has information for school families and updates on other local projects on their website.
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Workplace Charging WorkshopJoin CALSTART and co-host Google for an interactive discussion on Workplace Charging. Adoption and use of electric and plug-in electric vehicles can be significantly encouraged by ensuring the development of appropriate workplace charging. And workplace charging is an important secondary charge point after residential charging..
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Santa Cruz Member Discount Coupons
After a 2011 in which the California economy essentially flat-lined and a cautious first quarter, the second quarter trend is up 1.5 points. Read "California Economy Rises in May" by Dr. Robert Dye, the Chief Economist at Comerica Bank, to learn more.
The legislature's suspension of provisions of the Brown Act relieves public bodies from the duty to publish agendas at least 72 hours before any meeting, to provide a description to topics to be discussed in closed sessions, and to report-out actions taken in closed sessions in open meetings. Perhaps there is a positive spin for residents of California, but it isn't easy to find it.
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