Santa Cruz Local co-founders Kara Meyberg Guzman and Stephen Baxter recap the launch party and the membership drive. We share some feedback from members. Then we take you behind the scenes, as we discuss the direction of our company.

Santa Cruz Local members and supporters filled the Cruzio’s atrium Sept. 18, 2019, for Santa Cruz Local’s launch party. (Jacob Meyberg Guzman — Santa Cruz Local)

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$50 /mo
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  Our gratitude
Our gratitude
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Access to additional reporting
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Kara Meyberg Guzman is the CEO and co-founder of Santa Cruz Local. ​Prior to Santa Cruz Local, she served as the Santa Cruz Sentinel’s managing editor. She has a biology degree from Stanford University and lives in Santa Cruz.

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Stephen Baxter is a co-founder and editor of Santa Cruz Local. He covers Santa Cruz County government.