Jim Phillips and his eye-popping work for NHS on skateboard wheels is the focus of new show set to tour the world, but it will first bring his iconic work — much of it deep from the NHS archives — to his hometown at the Museum of Art & History. It will continue through the end of the year.
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‘This is not acceptable’: Newsom, in recall fight, takes rare candid stance on state’s unhoused situation
In a rare extended interview on homelessness, Gov. Gavin Newsom applauded the removal of homeless camps from Echo Park Lake and Venice Beach in Los Angeles, staking out a position that reflects a change in the political dialogue about homelessness in California.
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Nearly 5,000 lose power: What we know about PG&E’s Santa Cruz, San Lorenzo Valley outages
The first outage began at approximately 8:31 p.m. Wednesday when Ben Lomond area residents lost power that wasn’t restored until midday Thursday because of a fallen tree into electrical equipment, according to PG&E. That outage at its peak affected 2,194 customers.
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A new thing rich people are into: Absolutely enormous crystals
Flush with pandemic savings and eager to embrace all things wellness, wealthy consumers are seeking out huge crystals to decorate their homes and backyards. “We’re basically a hobby show that got out of control,” says a gem-show exhibits chair. “It’s the best example of freewheeling capitalism that you could ever hope to see.”
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WATCH: If Santa Cruz were a car … Hyundai goes all out in capturing this place’s vibe in new sport vehicle
“Journey Through Santa Cruz” was filmed by legendary skate culture documentarian Stacy Peralta, who has an appreciation for the area’s unique vibe and contributions to the world of surfing and skating.
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Disneyland has a new annual pass program. Here’s everything you need to know
The new Disneyland Magic Key annual pass program, on sale starting Aug. 25, will require reservations, a change aimed at quelling overcrowding at the parks. Options range from $1,399 to $399.
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A bucket list trip: Pedal through a Northern California forest on old railroad tracks
Skunk Train Railbikes, part of a nationwide trend, takes riders past redwoods and river waters in Mendocino County.
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Digital NEST’s centers for technology are empowering a wave of local tech-minded young people
Jacob Martinez is preparing local young people for opportunities in tech and digital innovation. His growing network of Digital NEST locations provide the hands-on skills training and networking experience needed to succeed in a variety of tech-based industries.
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As drought slams California and Oregon, Klamath farmers grow fish to quell a water war
In the Klamath basin, some farmers hope to head off potential violence by repopulating fish that are part of a decades-old water and wildlife conflict.
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For 3.5 million California families, jobs don’t cover high cost of living
California’s high cost of housing and child care are creating such a burden on working families that millions of households don’t make enough to meet their most basic necessities. The United Ways of California, which put out the study, advocates for expanding eligibility so assistance doesn’t fall off just as families attain economic stability.