As the Governor went through the state’s new budget, he cut out $6.3 million in aid to the state’s senior citizens. About $380,000 of this will be borne by the seniors of Santa Cruz County.
Articles by Santacruz.com Staff
Ten Questions for Mike Ryan
Shakespeare Santa Cruz veteran Mike Ryan hates hulking vehicles in oncoming traffic, thinks he’d make a good spy and is reading Robinson Crusoe. But wait! There’s more.
UCSC Employee Kills Self at Supervisor’s Home
A UCSC employee from Scotts Valley shot himself at the home of his supervisor yesterday.
English Only, Por Favor
The Pajaro Valley Unified School District of Santa Cruz and eight other school districts from across California have lost their appeal to have students who speak English as a second language undergo testing in their native languages for No Child Left Behind assessments.
Public Transportation Topic of Meeting
Local lawmakers and community groups met yesterday for a town-hall meeting at the Louden Nelson Community Center to discuss public transportation in the county.
$5 Million for Pajaro River Levee Project
Despite all its cutbacks, the state budget has allocated $5 million for the Pajaro River Levee project.
Gourmet Food Director for Santa Cruz Schools
The Santa Cruz City Schools district hired Jamie Smith, formerly of Sestri restaurant, as culinary director for Santa Cruz schools. Smith has considerable experience in planning mass food production, having worked as chef de cuisine and executive sous chef at UC Santa Cruz’s Terra Fresca. It is hoped that Smith will raise the caliber of school cafeteria food by providing freshly cooked meals using locally grown fruits and vegetables.
City Votes to Host Amgen Tour Stage
It may be the most prestigious bicycle race in the United States. Even Lance Armstrong participated in it this year. But let’s face it. The Amgen Tour is no Tour de France, and despite its high profile thanks to Armstrong, it is not a major spectator sport, especially when races can last for days on end. Nevertheless, Santa Cruz City Council voted to host a stage of the Amgen Tour again this year.
Missing Man’s Pickup Truck Located
A pickup truck belonging to Elias Sorokin has been found on Empire Grade Road, but the Los Angeles man himself is still missing. Sorokin was last heard from in Oakland early last week, when he texted to friends that he would be back home in a few hours. Since then, a couple tried to use his credit card at the Target store in Watsonville and a woman tried to cash a one of Sorokin’s personal checks in a bank in Santa Cruz.
New Approach to Food at Santa Cruz Schools
Santa Cruz city schools are preparing to make the transition to a healthier diet.
