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‘Cheers to Watsonville’: nonprofit craft brewery Watsonville Public House plans to close after this weekend
Watsonville Public House, a nonprofit craft brewery that opened in February 2024, will close after Saturday due to financial strain from construction overruns and investors seeking to pull funding. On Instagram, owner and brewer Robby Olson thanked the community for its support and said he’s open to new investors who want to help keep the brewery alive. Continue reading…
After 114 years, iconic Santa Cruz dry cleaner Classic Vapor falls victim to remote work culture
After more than a century in business, Classic Vapor Dry Cleaners in Santa Cruz closes its doors Tuesday, citing financial strain from the pandemic and a lasting shift toward remote work and casual attire. Continue reading…
Storm dumps nearly 3 inches of rain in parts of Santa Cruz County; tornado investigation underway
A gauge in Ben Lomond measured the highest reading of rainfall in the entire Bay Area on Monday as the brunt of the rainfall begins to shift away on Tuesday. The National Weather Service is investigating a possible tornado that occurred Monday evening in Pescadero, north of Santa Cruz County. Continue reading…
Lily Belli on Food: Inside Davenport Roadhouse’s update, a trio of fab fall foodie events and Santa Cruz Restaurant Week returns
In her Tuesday newsletter covering Santa Cruz County food & drink, Lily Belli shares what new owners have been up to at a Davenport landmark, spotlights three reasons to get out and about Saturday and lots more. Continue reading…
A green rideshare program aims to help Pajaro Valley farmworkers get to the doctor
The Green Raiteros program coordinates free rides in zero-emission vehicles for farmworkers to get to medical appointments by providing local communities with vehicles and drivers to operate them. The service is set to expand to the Pajaro Valley later this month. Continue reading…
Human Library lets you read people instead of books
In an Oct. 25 event called the Human Library, participants can engage in conversation with living “books” — people who have been discriminated against in their daily lives because of their identity, lifestyle, occupation, social status, religious belief, sexuality or ethnic origin. Continue reading…
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