Utah resident Danielle Staley, missing for more than two weeks after reportedly vanishing from an Aptos beach, has been found safe and uninjured, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities offered no additional details about her recovery but thanked the community for assisting in the extensive search.
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Sunday Reads: Artist Ben Faris’ legacy; worries over proposed Dominican-area development
Specially curated stories from Lookout Santa Cruz correspondents and opinion pieces from contributors.
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Surfer rescued from The Hook during rough waters Nov. 5 dies
Nathaniel J. Ramirez, a 19-year-old Morgan Hill resident rescued from dangerous conditions off Pleasure Point on Nov. 5, died two days later from injuries sustained in the incident, according to Santa Cruz County authorities. Officials say the cause of death remains under investigation.
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Search for ‘at risk’ 73-year-old woman missing in Santa Cruz Mountains enters third day
Santa Cruz County authorities are in their third day of searching for 73-year-old Jeanne Burke, who was last seen Tuesday afternoon near the Felton quarry and is considered “at risk” due to medical concerns.
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Starbucks workers in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley join national strike
Baristas at two Starbucks locations in Santa Cruz County are walking the picket lines this week as part of a national strike as contract negotiations at the coffee giant drag on.
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In the Public Interest: Tuesday hearing on battery storage ordinance a crucial green energy test
A busy week in Santa Cruz County politics and policy kicks off with the county’s proposed ordinance on battery energy storage systems is set for a hearing before supervisors Tuesday. The Santa Cruz City Council revisits a temporary path to help businesses and residents around the Murray Street Bridge, and Capitola holds a catch-all town hall.
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Sunday Reads: Surfer Kyle Thiermann’s life advice; Bruce McPherson on battery energy storage; Chris Krohn on local impact of ‘Mamdani moment’
Specially curated stories from Lookout Santa Cruz correspondents and opinion pieces from contributors.
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With atmospheric river soaking region, Santa Cruz County under wind and flood advisory through Thursday afternoon
An atmospheric river drenching much of California since Wednesday night had dropped several inches of rain and brought gusty winds and minor urban flooding to parts of Santa Cruz County as of Thursday afternoon.
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Atmospheric river approaches Santa Cruz County, wider Bay Area
An atmospheric river is set to bring heavy rain, strong winds and possible thunderstorms to Santa Cruz County and the wider Bay Area from Wednesday night through Friday. Forecasters warn of minor flooding and coastal hazards with waves up to 20 feet, and urge caution for swimmers and travelers.
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Santa Cruz County public health officials warn against use of recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula linked to infant botulism
Santa Cruz County public health officials are warning families to immediately stop using ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after it was linked to a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism, a rare but potentially fatal illness.