Here are a dozen places to celebrate the summer with a cold buzz (beware of the brain freeze!) — and leave 7-Eleven Slurpee machine memories far in the rearview mirror.
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PHOTOS: Seacliff ceremony honors 9/11 first responders
A solemn ceremony took place on the stairs of Seacliff State Beach Saturday morning. Dozens of people showed up to honor those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Six hikes to get you outside and soothe the soul
The world has been a bit upside down, from COVID-19 to economic and wildfire recovery. Here’s our Lookout Guide to sanctuary and solace, especially as the pandemic grip loosens and summer blooms. These Santa Cruz County hiking paths will bring some calm to your being. Best off, they’re all free.

