The outage began around 12:11 p.m. Power was restored quickly for some, but 690 customers remained without power nearly an hour later as crews replaced a transformer.
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Celebrating Earth Day? Here’s what’s happening around Santa Cruz County
Earth Day is Thursday — with events stretching into the weekend. To celebrate our blue planet, consider taking the opportunity to restore natural spaces, learn about electric vehicles, ride the city’s new electric bus (for free) and engage with local activists.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute retiring flagship vessel to make room for bigger, better boat
The institute has announced it will be retiring its flagship vessel, the R/V Western Flyer, in fall 2022. The ship’s replacement will feature state-of-the-art technology to accommodate “all the different types of science that we do today.”
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It’s 4/20: Here’s a round-up of the best cannabis deals across Santa Cruz County
The unofficial holiday celebrating cannabis consumption is here. Regardless of the rationale behind it, dispensaries are offering dope deals on cannabis products.
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Have you seen the glut of large ships off our coastline? We did too — here’s what we’ve learned about them
Backed up shipping traffic at the Port of Oakland is forcing large tankers and cargo ships to wait offshore in the Monterey Bay, but many are stationed too close to sensitive coastal habitat.
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Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz changes name to Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship
The local mountain biking advocacy group has rebranded with a wider focus on trail maintenance for bikers and hikers alike. But expanding trail access for mountain bikers is still a top priority.
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Bike Month is coming to Santa Cruz County: Here’s what to expect and how to participate
Santa Cruz County Bike Month begins May 1 with group rides, commuting education, cash prizes and more. We’ve highlighted this partial list of events, more can be found on the event website.
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Fun for kids is back: Santa Cruz Parks and Rec announces summer activity lineup
Youth summer camps and fun classes are making a comeback in Santa Cruz. The city parks department has announced a long list of activities. Here’s how to sign up.
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Art returns to walls of Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for first in-person exhibit there since 2020
Combining art and science, the Museum of Natural History will open its doors in mid-April for its 33rd annual Art of Nature exhibit, showcasing local artists inspired by California’s natural beauty. There will be a virtual component that kicks off this week, too.