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Investigators suspect foul play in disappearance of woman last seen at Rio Del Mar beach
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office investigating second wave of burglaries in Aptos area
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In the Public Interest: After narrow approval of Santa Cruz’s Measure C, Keeley sets sights on addressing concerns of the 46% who voted against it
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Watsonville City Council wants more say in county’s battery storage ordinance
As Santa Cruz County officials work on battery storage facility regulations, members of the Watsonville City Council say they want their concerns to be heard.
Fresh-baked dreams: Avery Ruzicka to open Manresa Bread and bistro in former Izakaya West End
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Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley on Measure C’s long road to success and next steps
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Santa Cruz’s John Malkin explores the spiritual underpinnings of punk rock in new book ‘Punk Spirit!’
Santa Cruz journalist, filmmaker and musician John Malkin brings together two unlikely subjects, punk rock and spirituality, in his new oral history, “Punk Spirit!” The book explores the many religious/spiritual traditions that punk musicians have […]
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Best of Santa Cruz County events, Nov. 10-13
Here are some events you may be interested in this week:
Monday, Nov. 10
- Pilates & Posture with Horses | 9 a.m. @ BEYOND liberty, Center for Learning, Wellness, Sanctuary and Horse Retirement | $25 (This class included with membership)
- Knitting at the Library @ Felton | Noon @ Felton Branch Library
- Yoga, Meditation & Sound Healing | 6 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and Grill
- BioCharger Happy Hour | 4 p.m. @ SoulCare Studios
- Movie Mondays | 6 p.m. @ Discretion Brewing\
- Open Mic · Every Monday 5-8p | 5 p.m. @ The Ugly Mug
- A preview of “A Christmas Carol” | 7 p.m. @ Bookshop Santa Cruz
Tuesday, Nov. 11
- Exhibition—”Weather and the Whale” | Noon @ Institute of the Arts and Sciences
- Board Game Playtesting at Peoples Coffee in Santa Cruz | 6 p.m. @ People’s Coffee
- Heather/Nelsen Duo at Jack O’Neill Lounge | 3 p.m. @ Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge
- (((folkYEAH!))) Presents – L’Éclair | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- Breathing Into Wholeness” Re-connecting with Land and Ancestral Lineage | 7 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga
- Vets4Vets – Veteran’s Day- Journey for Change- Walk | 8 a.m. @ Natural Bridges State Beach Corner of Swanton Blvd. and West Cliff Dr. Finish at 1pm Britannia Arms 110 Monterey Ave. Capitola
- Dance Medicine | 7 p.m. @ Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center | Free
- The Del Mar Trio at Callahan’s | 8 p.m. @ Callahan’s Pub
Wednesday, Nov. 12
- Motion Pacific: Dance for PD | 1 p.m. @ The 418 Project
- Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar | 5 p.m. @ Capitola Wine Bar
- (((folkYEAH))) Presents: COLOR GREEN | 8 p.m. @ The Crepe Place
- (((folkYEAH!))) and KPIG Present: Patterson Hood and Craig Finn | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- 2025 Wheelie Award Celebration | 4 p.m. @ Community Foundation Santa Cruz County | Free
- Sourdough Basics: Simple Sourdough at Home | 5 p.m. @ Westside Companion Bakeshop
- 2-Day Residency with Torange Yeghiazarian and Evren Odcikin | 3 p.m. @ UCSC Digital Arts Research Center (DARC) 108
- Whiskey and Wings with Live Music from Nick Disalvo! | 6 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Thursday, Nov. 13
- East Coast Swing Dance Series in Capitola | 6 p.m. @ Capitola Recreation
- Sewing Lessons for Beginners | 10 a.m. @ Everything Home
- All Things Pumpkin, from Pie to Pastry | 5 p.m. @ Westside Companion Bakeshop
- Education Breakfast: Leading High-Performing Task | 8 p.m. @ Ideal Bar and Grill
- ReCoverCA Homebuyer Workshop for Santa Cruz County Residents | 7 p.m. @ Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
- Be Natural Music is hosting a Live Music & Fundraiser Event! | 4 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and Grill
- Tuck Everlasting The Musical | 7 p.m. @ Colligan Theater
- Woodhouse Comedy Night | 7 p.m. @ Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
