California workers earning the state’s minimum wage will see another pay increase beginning Jan. 1, 2027, when the statewide minimum wage rises to $17.40 per hour, Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week. The increase is triggered automatically under California law, which requires the state’s minimum wage to be adjusted annually
Stocks and the National Economy Hedging Strategies Still Seem Relevant Robert C Arne CFP A year ago, I publicly recommended that investors hedge their bets against stocks because of concerns over potentially devastating trade wars. Today, investors face a different set of uncertainties: continuing conflict with Iran, questions about freedom
Property owners have until Nov. 1 to comply with state-mandated waste collection rules By Santa Cruz Mountain Bulletin Staff Residents living in the unincorporated communities of the Santa Cruz Mountains—from Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond and Brookdale to Felton, Aptos, Corralitos and other rural neighborhoods—should be watching their mailboxes this summer.
A Turning Point in World War II That Shaped the Modern World Battle of Britain began on July 10, 1940, marking the opening phase of one of the most consequential military struggles of World War II. The battle would determine whether Nazi Germany could gain control of the skies over
Targeted pavement work scheduled on North County roads through August 21 By Santa Cruz Mountain Bulletin Staff Santa Cruz County is continuing its annual summer road maintenance program with targeted pavement repairs planned throughout North County, including several heavily traveled routes in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The County of Santa
BROOKDALE, CA — The spirit of Halloween will come alive once again as the annual Witches Ball at the historic Brookdale Lodge invites guests to step into an evening of mystery, music, costumes, and unforgettable mountain magic on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Set among the towering redwoods of the Santa Cruz
By Santa Cruz Mountain Bulletin Staff Santa Cruz County has earned statewide recognition for its wildfire preparedness efforts, receiving a Fire Risk Reduction Community designation from the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection — a status that could help some local homeowners reduce wildfire insurance costs and improve the