This week's Santa Cruz County business roundup covers key developments. Climatize has funded 40 renewable energy projects through its crowdsourced platform, with over $18 million from 4,300+ investors.
The Santa Cruz Warriors will celebrate 15 years in downtown Santa Cruz in the 2026-27 season, with events starting June 20. Apple growers in the Pajaro Valley, left without contracts by Martinelli & Co., are now receiving support from local schools and nonprofits.
Other news includes the closure of Kong's Burgers in Watsonville, new hires at Unnatural Products, the opening of H&H West fish market, and a second taproom for Steel Bonnet Brewing in Salinas. UC Santa Cruz dean Peter Biehl moves to UC Irvine, and Miel Pilates opens in Capitola.
Upcoming events include a hiring workshop and a new visitors center grand opening.