For nearly 20 years, hope has found a home at the Rebele Family Shelter (RFS). Since opening in 2005, RFS has provided stability and connection for more than 675 families with children experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz County. “I stayed at RFS for four months with my daughters,” said Jennifer, a former RFS participant. “I […]
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Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship: Building new trails since 1997
Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship (SCMTS) has operated in the area since 1997, and their work as a nonprofit trails organization has opened up some of Santa Cruz’s most popular trails to the public. Because of their work, Wilder Ranch Trails reaches up to Empire Grade, there’s an iconic Flow Trail in the depths of […]
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You can make the holidays joyful for Santa Cruz families in need
More than 2,000 children and teens across Santa Cruz County are hoping for brighter holidays this year. The Volunteer Center’s Adopt-a-Family program makes it easy for neighbors to step in and share joy. The holidays should feel bright and magical for every child. But for thousands of kids across Santa Cruz County, the season can […]
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Where art meets the ocean: A Santa Cruz illustrator builds community through fish, science, and story
For Santa Cruz artist and scientific illustrator Amadeo Bachar, everything begins — and ultimately returns — to the sea He was born in Waddell Valley, just north of town, when his dad welded for Big Creek Lumber as well as served as caretaker for Rancho Del Oso with his mom. “I grew up surrounded by Monterey […]
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When you invest in the Seymour Center, you create scientists like Wave
My name is Wave Moretto, and I absolutely love SCUBA diving, science communication, marine conservation, and all things kelp forest ecology. I’m a marine ecologist currently pursuing my PhD in fisheries science at Oregon State University. The Seymour Center is where I was first introduced to what careers in marine science could look like. My […]
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A lifeline for Salmon: UCSC and NOAA join forces to secure a future for California’s most iconic fish
By Annie Roth Nearly every day for the past 20 years, scientists from UC Santa Cruz and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have waded into Scott Creek, a 12-mile-long burbling stream in Santa Cruz County just a few miles north of Davenport. Dressed in waders and toting bags and buckets, these scientists navigate the […]
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Second Harvest Food Bank kicks off the Season of Giving in a time of unprecedented need
As the holidays approach, Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is calling on the community to come together in the spirit of generosity to address an unprecedented level of need. This year, the Food Bank’s Holiday Food & Fund Drive aims to provide 5.5 million healthy meals for local families, children, seniors, and individuals […]
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A food crisis is underway in Santa Cruz County: Here are four ways you can help now
As the holidays approach, thousands of local families are facing an unexpected crisis. Due to the federal government shutdown, more than 25,000 Santa Cruz County residents will not receive CalFresh (SNAP) food assistance this month. Seniors, children, and working families who rely on these benefits are left without support. The impact is already rippling across […]
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County holds public hearing on increasing rodent, mosquito control services
Without discussion, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors held a brief procedural hearing Tuesday to allow the public to comment on a proposed rate increase to fund expanded mosquito and rodent control services.
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Coping with the holiday blues: Kaiser Permanente shares tips and insight
The holidays are just around the corner. Although they can be filled with good tidings and cheer, not everyone feels happy during the holiday season. For people who have lost loved ones, this time of year can evoke feelings of sadness and depression. For others, the pressures of gift giving and hosting holiday soirees can […]