Santa Cruz’s infamous surfboard-stealing otter remained at large after the latest unsuccessful attempt Monday afternoon by wildlife officials to take it into custody for study. A spokesperson for the Monterey Bay Aquarium said scientists believe that could take days to weeks.
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Santa Cruz’s surfboard-stealing sea otter is still at large
The 5-year-old female southern sea otter has been exhibiting unusual aggressive behavior toward surfers over the past month around Santa Cruz’s renowned Steamer Lane surf break. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is searching for the animal to bring it into captivity, but as of Wednesday evening, agents had not yet secured the otter.
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A day away in Pescadero: Elephant seals at Año Nuevo, an award-winning tavern and baby goats
The 30-mile stretch of coast north of Santa Cruz between Año Nuevo and Pescadero offers a wealth of options for families and groups, couples or those flying solo. With spring bird migration, elephant seal molting and goat kidding seasons at their peak, Ashley Spencer offers a variety of ways to enjoy a day away.
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Santa Cruz County’s animal shelter grapples with post-COVID economic and social changes
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter might not be in a “crisis” situation, but from high numbers of pet surrenders and a veterinarian shortage to inflation and a ballooning cost of living, the pandemic has been hard on animal shelters across the country.
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‘Goodbye Bonita Lagoon’: Peter and Donna Thomas bid farewell to a beloved natural landmark with a beautiful new art piece
With the tiny body of water that sits between their Black’s Beach home and the Pacific Ocean disappearing, Donna and Peter Thomas have lovingly crafted what they call a papermaker’s elegy, made with paper literally created from the various plants surrounding Bonita Lagoon.
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Santa Cruz Dance Week starts with a bang, continues with classes for just about every interest
Three Pacific Avenue stages will host dozens of performances Thursday, and then it’s time for everyone to get their dancing shoes on. For just $20, you can sample any of Santa Cruz Dance Week’s classes, from dance therapy to Balinese, capoeira and bellydance, to name just a few of the offerings through Friday, April 28.
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Boardwalk’s summer music and movie slate heavy on party faves and crowd-pleasers
Kicking off in mid-June, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk’s free summer entertainment offerings feature bands on the Colonnade stage on Thursday nights and movies on the beach on Fridays.
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Fundraising plea signals storm clouds for Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Santa Cruz Shakespeare flourished with a comeback season in 2022, but the effects of the pandemic and inflation that have rippled through other local organizations are being felt at the West Coast’s live-theater crown jewel. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival says it needs $1.5 million by June for its 2023 season to continue, and it’s put a hold on planning for 2024.
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Here Comes the Summer: Now’s the time to look ahead to the season of fun in Santa Cruz County
It’s been a bumpy few years, to say nothing of an awful winter, but with the sun shining, we deserve a little fun (or a lot!), and who better to help us fill our calendars with the really good stuff than Wallace Baine?