New Leaf Energy proposes a $200 million lithium battery storage site near Watsonville to improve power reliability. Following a fire at Moss Landing, locals raise safety concerns. The project requires extensive approvals and an environmental review, with Minto Road identified as the only viable location in Santa Cruz County.

Doug EricksonApril 9, 2025lithium, Santa Cruz Local Comment

Santa Cruz Local Wins Two Awards

Congrats to Santa Cruz Local for being the receipt of two journalism business awards!

Malina LongOctober 11, 2023Santa Cruz Local Comment

Part 3: Why Santa Cruz? Housing and Homelessness

We are in crisis. The realities in San Francisco and Silicon Valley set a very bleak stage. Where do you call Home?

Guest UserNovember 14, 2019Why Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, Housing and Homelessness, Santa Cruz Housing, Santa Cruz Homelessness, Santa Cruz works, Santa Cruz tech, Santa Cruz City Council, State Law AB 1482, AB 1482, Kara Meyberg Guzman, Stephen Baxter, Santa Cruz Local, Economic Development, Bonnie Lipscomb, Sibley Simon

Santa Cruz Works Awards Local Subsidized Internships!

Congratulations to the companies that were selected for Santa Cruz Works’ subsidized internships. The winning businesses were selected on the basis of their focus on tech innovation, the ability to scale their business, and their entrepreneurial spirit.