Bike design innovator Craig Calfee talks about preconceptions, bamboo bicycles and Bamboosero, his plan for fighting poverty in Africa. “The charity model doesn’t work (except in disasters) and it will be good to see people realize that being a customer is a great help,” he says.
Articles by Santacruz.com Staff
Lockheed to Cut Jobs
Lockheed’s facilities in Santa Cruz County have been all over the news lately because of the Lockheed Fire. What has barely made the news is the fact that the firm is planning to lay off as many as 800 employees throughout the Bay Area.
Will High School Coaches Turn Down Their Stipends?
School athletic programs are usually the first to take a hit when there is a budget crisis. Santa Cruz is tackling the problem by allowing coaches to turn down the stipend they usually receive for coaching their teams. While the stipend does not come to much per coach—depending on the sport, certified coaches who work full time at their schools can increase their salaries by $1,639-$3,125—the impact throughout school district could be significant, saving the school board as much as $300,000.
UCSC to Eliminate Childcare for Faculty and Staff
As of January 1, parents who work at UCSC will no longer be able to drop their children off at campus childcare facilities. Faced with severe budget cuts, the school has decided to eliminate its childcare facilities for staff.
Tax Relief Available for Lockheed Fire Victims
Individuals and businesses affected by the Lockheed Fire are eligible for a one-month extension on taxes and fees owed. The announcement was made by Betty T. Yee, Chair of the Board of Equalization.
Evacuation Orders Lifted in Santa Cruz County
The emergency Red Cross shelter at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz closed yesterday, and residents of Swanton, the final refugees from the Lockheed fire, will soon be able to return to their homes. The fire is now 80 percent contained.
Santa Cruz Wildfire Has Nation Watching
The eyes of the nation turned to Santa Cruz County this weekend, as the Lockheed Fire—65 percent contained as of this morning—raged through the brush.
Coho, Steelhead Stocks Survive Fire
When wildfires strike, people tend to think about the mammals and birds that are threatened.
Evacuation Order Lifted for Bonny Doon
Police and firefighters began letting residents of Bonny Doon with proper identification return to their homes on Sunday afternoon, subject to pending evacuation orders should conditions change.
Lockheed Fire 30 Percent Contained
As of 8am Saturday morning, the Lockheed fire north of Santa Cruz had spread to 6,800 acres but was 30 percent contained. CalFire ramped up the effort over the last 24 hours, marshalling 1,550 firefighters, 234 fire engines, 17 fire crews and 22 bulldozers to corral the blaze.
