Santa Cruz, California

Priceline Reveals Now is the Best Time to Book Travel as U.S. Cities Make a Resurgence

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Here's what we discovered, plus ideas for what to do in our top five cities.

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  • Here's what we discovered, plus ideas for what to do in our top five cities.
  • Compared with the second half of 2019, the average daily rate of a hotel stay has increased by 5 percent.
  • As travel continues to rebound, we expect that these rateswhich are already above 2019 levelswill likely continue to rise.
  • "That makes package deals, which bundle both at discounts, the best way for travelers to save."

Dominus Estate Organic Certification Press Release

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

YOUNTVILLE, Calif., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominus Estate is pleased to announce that the sustainably and dry farmed Napanook vineyard received its CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) certification for organic farming practices on May 10, 2021.

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  • YOUNTVILLE, Calif., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominus Estate is pleased to announce that the sustainably and dry farmed Napanook vineyard received its CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) certification for organic farming practices on May 10, 2021.
  • Dominus Estate receives its CCOF certification for its organic farming practices.
  • Over the years, the Dominus team has worked to achieve the Napa Green Land and the Napa Green Winery accreditations.
  • This CCOF certification marks the culmination of our efforts in creating ideal conditions for grapegrowing.

RPM Training Co. Closes Series A Funding Round

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Active lifestyle brand RPM Training Co. today announced the closure of a Series A funding round led by Partnership Capital Growth (PCG) and KC/LLC.

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  • SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Active lifestyle brand RPM Training Co. today announced the closure of a Series A funding round led by Partnership Capital Growth (PCG) and KC/LLC.
  • Active lifestyle brand RPM Training Co. announces closure of Series A funding round and growth of Santa Cruz team
    RPM Training Co., founded in 2012 by Los Gatos brothers Josh and Shane Rogers, emerged from the local CrossFit scene to earn a worldwide reputation for design and quality within the functional training and action sports communities.
  • In addition to the funding announcement, RPM Training Co. announced the addition of Brent Knudsen, founder and managing partner of Partnership Capital Growth, to the RPM board, bringing nearly 40 years of experience in values-based lifestyle businesses to the company.
  • RPM Training Co., founded in 2012, is an active lifestyle brand focused on the intersection of training and action sports.

Santa Cruz Software Launches LinkrUI Freemium Version

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Cruz Software , a global leader in software development for cross media content publishing, today announced a freemium version of LinkrUI, which significantly streamlines design team workflows and ensures version control a $300 annual value.

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  • SANTA CRUZ, Calif., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Cruz Software , a global leader in software development for cross media content publishing, today announced a freemium version of LinkrUI, which significantly streamlines design team workflows and ensures version control a $300 annual value.
  • Santa Cruz Software is now offering LinkrUI completely free - guaranteed version control at no cost.
  • "LinkrUI creates a more profitable and productive workflow within companies by managing creative asset versions, resulting in multi-media professionals having access to files within Adobe apps," said Mark Hilton, CEO of Santa Cruz Software.
  • Santa Cruz Software features are designed to streamline brand compliance, empower collaboration between teams, and increase productivity.

Santa Cruz County Bank Makes American Banker Magazine's Top 200 Best Performing Community Banks and Thrifts in the United States

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Monday, June 14, 2021

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Santa Cruz County Bank (OTCQX: SCZC), with assets over $1.5 billion, is a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz County.

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  • SANTA CRUZ, Calif., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Santa Cruz County Bank (OTCQX: SCZC), with assets over $1.5 billion, is a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz County.
  • Today the Bank announced its rank as 29th in the Top Performing 200 Community Banks and Thrifts in the United States.
  • Santa Cruz County Bank ranked 4th in the state out of a total of 26 California banks ranked in American Banker Magazine's Top 200 Community Bank list.
  • Good Times Best of Santa Cruz County Reader's Poll: Voted "Best Bank" in Santa Cruz County, 9 consecutive years.

OTC Markets Group Welcomes Santa Cruz County Bank (CA) to OTCQX

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

b'NEW YORK, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of financial markets for 11,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced Santa Cruz County Bank (CA) (OTCQX: SCZC), a California state chartered bank, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of financial markets for 11,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced Santa Cruz County Bank (CA) (OTCQX: SCZC), a California state chartered bank, has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market.
  • Santa Cruz County Bank (CA) upgraded to OTCQX from the Pink market.\nSanta Cruz County Bank (CA) begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbol "SCZC."
  • To qualify for OTCQX, community banks must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance, and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.\nPresident and CEO of Santa Cruz County Bank, Krista Snelling, stated, "By joining the OTCQX Best Market, we intend to generate broader recognition by investors and to further highlight the exceptional performance of Santa Cruz County Bank.
  • True to its community roots, Santa Cruz County Bank has supported regional well-being by actively participating in and donating to local not-for-profit organizations.\nFor more information about Santa Cruz County Bank, visit www.sccountybank.com .\nAbout OTC Markets Group Inc.\nOTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) operates the OTCQX Best Market, the OTCQB Venture Market and the Pink Open Market for 11,000 U.S. and global securities.

Santa Cruz County Bank Announces Promotion of Jon Sisk

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Friday, May 14, 2021

b'SANTA CRUZ, Calif., May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Santa Cruz County Bank (OTC: SCZC), with assets over $1.5 billion, is a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz County.

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  • b'SANTA CRUZ, Calif., May 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Santa Cruz County Bank (OTC: SCZC), with assets over $1.5 billion, is a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz County.
  • "\nJon\'s 25+ years as a community banking leader in Santa Cruz County began in 1994 at Coast Commercial Bank.Jon was a Founder and President of Lighthouse Bank, established in 2007, and played a critical role in the merger with Santa Cruz County Bank in 2019.As Regional President of Santa Cruz County Bank, Jon\'s leadership within the executive team guided the Bank\'s growth in Silicon Valley and added valuable new relationships for the Bank in the region.\nJon is actively involved with the local community and non-profit organizations, volunteering his time with the American Bankers Association, Dominican Hospital/Dignity Health, Dominican Hospital Foundation, Santa Cruz Board Riders Club, Santa Cruz County Business Council, Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary, and Second Harvest Food Bank.
  • In 2009, Jon was recognized by the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce as Man of the Year.\nJon is based out of the Bank\'s 75 River Street location in downtown Santa Cruz.\nSanta Cruz County Bank was founded in 2004.
  • For more information about Santa Cruz County Bank, visit www.sccountybank.com .\nS&P Global: Santa Cruz County Bank is ranked in the Top 100 Community Banks in the nation for performance for banks under $3 billion in assets.\nThe Findley Reports, Inc.: The Bank has received the top ranking of Super Premier Performing Bank by Findley for 11 consecutive years.\nFinancial Management Consulting (FMC) Group: Santa Cruz County Bank has ranked in FMC\'s top 10 banks in California for the past 6 years.\nGood Times Best of Santa Cruz County Reader\'s Poll: Voted "Best Bank" in Santa Cruz County, 9 years.\nSanta Cruz Sentinel Readers\' Choice: Voted #1 Best Bank, 6 years.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/santa-cruz-county-bank-announces...\n'

Santa Cruz County Bank Announces Purchase of Building in Salinas, Future Branch Location

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

b'SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Santa Cruz County Bank (OTC: SCZC),with assets over $1.5 billion, is a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz County.

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  • b'SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Santa Cruz County Bank (OTC: SCZC),with assets over $1.5 billion, is a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz County.
  • Santa Cruz County Bank is distinguished from "big banks" by its relationship-based service, problem-solving focus, and direct access to decision makers.
  • True to its community roots, Santa Cruz County Bank has supported regional well-being by actively participating in and donating to local not-for-profit organizations.\nSanta Cruz County Bank stock is publicly traded on the OTC marketplace under the symbol SCZC.
  • For more information about Santa Cruz County Bank, visit www.sccountybank.com .\nS&P Global: Ranked in the Top 100 Community Banks in the nation for performance for banks under $3 billion in assets.\nThe Findley Reports, Inc.: Super Premier Performing Bank, top rating by Findley for 11 consecutive years.\nFinancial Management Consulting: Ranked in FMC\'s top 10 banks in California for the past 6 years.\nGood Times Best of Santa Cruz County Reader\'s Poll: Voted "Best Bank" in Santa Cruz County, 9 consecutive years.\nSanta Cruz Sentinel Readers\' Choice: Voted #1 Best Bank in Santa Cruz County, 6th year.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/santa-cruz-county-bank-announces...\n'

Santa Cruz County Bank Reports Record Earnings For Quarter Ended March 31, 2021

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

b'SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Santa Cruz County Bank (OTC: SCZC),with assets over $1.5 billion, is a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz County.

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  • b'SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Santa Cruz County Bank (OTC: SCZC),with assets over $1.5 billion, is a top-rated community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz County.
  • Today the Bank announced record unaudited earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
  • Net income for the quarter was $5.8 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 32%, over the same period in 2020.\nSanta Cruz County Bank President and CEO, Krista Snelling, commented, "It is a pleasure to present the Bank\'s record quarter earnings.
  • Net interest income of $14.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 exceeded prior quarter by 1%, or $112 thousand, and improved over the 2020 first quarter by28% or $3.1 million.

Tila Banuelos and George Gallucci to Retire from Santa Cruz County Bank Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

b'SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Cruz County Bank(OTC: SCZC),with assetsover $1.4billion, is a top rated community bank headquartered inSanta Cruz County.

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  • b'SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Santa Cruz County Bank(OTC: SCZC),with assetsover $1.4billion, is a top rated community bank headquartered inSanta Cruz County.
  • On behalf of the entire Board of Directors of Santa Cruz County Bank, we thank both Tila and George for their service, business referrals and lasting contributions to Santa Cruz County Bank.
  • Their involvement from the beginning has been instrumental in the success of Santa Cruz County Bank.
  • George worked at County Bank and Trust in Santa Cruz, California, and its successor, Pacific Western Bank, from 1968-1990.