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Invasive Beetle Detected in Santa Cruz: Public Asked to Help Spot and Prevent Spread
September 22, 2025Santa Cruz, CA — The Santa Cruz County Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the University of California Cooperative Extension, has confirmed the presence of the invasive shothole borer beetle in trees located in the Tannery area of the City...
Read Full ArticleHarvest Festival: 2nd Annual Celebration
September 18, 2025Santa Cruz, CA – Sept 18, 2025 – Join us for the 2nd annual Harvest Festival on October 4th from 12-4pm on Church Street between Cedar and Center Streets. This vibrant community event is produced in partnership with the Downtown...
Read Full ArticleYelp for Business: How Pana Food Truck Became an Arepas Empire | Food Truck Startup & Branding Tips
September 17, 2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTd7GSVAaa4&t=406s Thinking about starting a food truck business? In the latest episode of Yelp’s Behind the Review, German Sierra — co-owner of Pana Food Truck — opens up about how he and his wife, Gabriella Ramirez, transformed their Venezuelan arepa...
Read Full ArticleBotanic & Luxe Expands with New Store: Botanic & Luxe Littles
September 17, 2025After nearly a decade of bringing beauty and intention to Santa Cruz, Botanic & Luxe is delighted to announce the grand opening of its newest concept store: Botanic & Luxe Littles. Located directly across the street from their beloved Cooper...
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