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Weekender: Kuumbwa’s dream team celebration, Chop Tops’ double dip at Moe’s and mushrooms at London Nelson
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Anti-Flock group finds that state agencies accessed SCPD camera data thousands of times on feds’ behalf since mid-2024
Numerous California law enforcement agencies searched the Santa Cruz Police Department’s Flock camera data thousands of times in the past 18 months on behalf of federal immigration agencies, according to data compiled by grassroots coalition Get The Flock Out. Continue reading…
Immigration advocates, nonprofits push for statewide adoption of Childcare Safety Plan as enforcement continues nationwide
Santa Cruz County immigration advocates and nonprofits are asking California Attorney General Rob Bonta to adopt into a new state law a plan that helps families prepare for unexpected emergencies such as deportation.
Ex-boyfriend of formerly missing Utah woman disputes charges, failure to appear
Alex Nunez, the ex-boyfriend of a Utah woman who was briefly missing in Santa Cruz County, denies domestic violence charges and blames a miscommunication between the court and a bail bonds company for his failure to appear in court.
Sheriff’s office makes arrest in 13-year-old murder case
Colin Sean Tisdale, 63, has been charged with the 2012 murder of a Soquel man.
OPINION: No, Measure C isn’t a ‘Keeley project’ — and the City of Santa Cruz is keeping its housing promises
Former Santa Cruz mayor Don Lane pushes back on Keven Cook’s recent commentary, arguing that Cook misrepresents the origins and intent of Measure C and ignores the coalition that created it. He points to Santa Cruz’s affordable housing record and rejects claims that the city misuses housing funds.
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Best of Santa Cruz County events, December 12-14
Here are some events you may be interested in this weekend:
Friday, Dec. 12
- Guided Tour | 1 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
- The Oberufer Shepherds | 7 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre | $20
- Moe’s Alley Presents: The Chop Tops – Final Reunion Shows (Night 1) | 9 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- Crafts & Cocoa | 6 p.m. @ Scotts Valley Community Center | $5
- Samuel Louis Smith Wine Tasting | 5 p.m. @ Saison Cellar & Wine Bar | $40
- Tokyo Hot Tub Party | 7 p.m. @ Woodhouse Blending & Brewing | Free
- No Room at The Inn | 5 p.m. @ St. Philip Episcopal Church | Free
- Twistmas Caroling with the Trolley Drop Holiday Band | 5 p.m. @ Stockwell Cellars | Free
Saturday, Dec. 13
- Cars and Coffee | 9 a.m. @ East Lake Village Shopping Center | Free
- Aptos Farmers Market | 8 a.m. @ Cabrillo College | Free
- Segundo Sabado/Second Saturday Watsonville | 1 p.m. @ Downtown Arts District | Free
- Gingerbread Cookie Workshop | 2 p.m. @ Lito’s Community Cafe and Market | $45 to $55
- FARMER ARANN KID’S SHOW! | 11 a.m. @ The Crepe Place
- EZRA LIPP’S MAGIC IN THE OTHER | 8 p.m. @ The Crepe Place
- Moe’s Alley Presents: The Chop Tops – Final Reunion Shows (Night 2) | 9 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Sandhills Guided Hike | 10 a.m. @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground
Sunday, Dec. 14
- Open Mic Comedy at Shanty Shack | 7 p.m. @ Shanty Shack | Free
- Paradox Holiday Market | 11 a.m. @ Hotel Paradox | Free
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Highlights Loop Guided Hike | 10 a.m. @ Visitor Center | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Siena House Holiday Market | 2 p.m. @ Holy Cross Pre-school Parking lot | Free
- Madson Wines Holiday Market Party | 1 p.m. @ Madson Wines | Free
- Succulent Craft Class at Bruno’s! | 12 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and Grill | $44.52
- Holiday Gift Making (Ages 7-12) | 10 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Maker Studios | $50 to $100
Repeats once more on December 14
- Be Natural’s Last Show of the Season at Woodhouse Santa Cruz | 12 p.m. @ Woodhouse Blending & Brewing | Free