Two bystanders jumped into the water Monday morning to rescue a victim whose vehicle had gone over a cliff on Santa Cruz’s Westside.
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Surfing Santa to hit the waves in Capitola Saturday
Surfing Santa makes his annual pilgrimage to Capitola on Saturday, Nov. 30.
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FEMA gives $3.6 million to clear CZU fire debris from Swanton Pacific Ranch
A $3.6 million FEMA grant will allow Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to begin clearing an estimated 2,688 dead or dying trees from the 3,200-acre sit enear Davenport.
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Nisene Marks, Soquel Demonstration forests to see prescribed burns starting in early December
California State Parks is conducting prescribed burns at The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park starting in early December and continuing through late January.
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Santa Cruz County live music roundup, Nov. 28-Dec. 1
Dive into the live music of Santa Cruz County with a roundup of upcoming shows at The Catalyst, Moe’s Alley, Felton Music Hall and more.
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Family-friendly events in Santa Cruz County, Nov. 27-Dec. 1
Explore a list of holiday-themed family-friendly events happening this week in Santa Cruz County, pulled from Lookout’s free events calendar, BOLO.
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Over 100 students take part in choir festival at Aptos High
The daylong Pajaro Valley Unified School District Choir Festival at Aptos High’s Performing Arts Center on Nov. 16 featured group rehearsals, vocal workshops, performances by Cabrillo Youth Chorus and a concert directed by Cheryl Anderson, director of choral activities at Cabrillo College.
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Winter Wonderland at Simpkins Family Swim Center
Santa Cruz County Parks is holding a free Winter Wonderland celebration at Simpkins Family Swim Center on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 979 17th Ave. in Live Oak.
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Ex-county counsel Dana McRae joins Sempervirens Fund’s board
Former Santa Cruz County counsel Dana McRae has joined the board of directors of Sempervirens Fund, California’s first land trust. As a board member, McRae will help the organization continue its efforts to preserve natural spaces, promote wildfire resilience and address the challenges of climate change.
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City of Santa Cruz launches self-guided holiday tour and contest of best-decorated homes
Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation is launching its first Holiday Glow Guide showcasing the most festive and creative holiday displays in the area. The Glow Guide is a self-guided tour of local homes that are decorated for the winter holidays. The guide will highlight participating homes on an online map, allowing neighbors and visitors to check out the decorations from Nov. 29 to Jan. 2.