Oregon-based comedy troupe Puppeteers for Fears will bring its original sci-fi puppet rock musical “Robopocalypse: The Musical” to Felton Music Hall on Aug. 21.
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Dominican Hospital gets $144K to expand women’s health services
The Women of Wellness Council has donated $144,500 to Dignity Health Dominican Hospital to expand women’s health services.
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Next county battery storage workshop slated for July 30
The Santa Cruz Commission on the Environment will host the second in a series of public workshops on battery energy storage system technology on Tuesday, July 30.
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Universal pre-K now available to all Santa Cruz County families
Starting with the 2025-26 school year, all families in Santa Cruz County will have access to free or low-cost early learning through California’s Universal PreKindergarten initiative, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education announced Monday.
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Scotts Valley art, wine and beer festival returns in August
The Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival is back at Skypark on Aug. 16 and 17, promising two days of art, music, food and family fun.
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Kids2Parks program to fund student field trips to state parks set to open for school year
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks is opening applications July 28 for the Kids2Parks field trip program, which funds transportation for field trips to state parks and beaches for schools serving low-income families.
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Summer Luau returns to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with food, music and hula
The first of two Summer Luau events happens Friday at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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Bay Federal raises $25K for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Bay Federal Credit Union employees and members raised $25,805 during the credit union’s annual fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Community Foundation awards $280K in racial equity grants
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County has awarded $280,000 in grants through the Rise Together Fund for racial equity, supporting 14 BIPOC-led organizations.
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Road closures planned for Fourth of July parades across Santa Cruz County
Temporary road closures will be in place Friday to accommodate Independence Day parades in La Selva Beach, Aptos and Boulder Creek. Drivers should expect short-term traffic delays in each area during the events.