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Closing a street to cars may feature in Santa Cruz City Council downtown economic plan later this month
Each week for nearly the past year, a grassroots group has met at a Santa Cruz beer house with one goal: closing some downtown Santa Cruz streets to cars. The group has gotten support from […]
Homicide investigation opened into death of Watsonville man found buried at Pajaro River levee
Monterey County detectives identified a body found in Pajaro River levee as Jesus Alfonso Durate Figueroa, 36, of Watsonville. Monterey County Sheriff spokesperson said the cause of death is still being investigated, but are treating […]
Carmageddon: Special meeting could see Capitola City Council approve Park Avenue trail option
At a special meeting Thursday, the Capitola City Council will weigh a pair of options for the Coastal Rail Trail along Park Avenue between Capitola Village and the Cliffwood Heights neighborhood.
Santa Cruz Warriors’ season might be over, but some of the team’s players are joining the NBA playoff push
As the Golden State Warriors gear up for the playoffs, some names from Santa Cruz’s own Warriors team have seen more minutes in the second half of the NBA season — and prepare to contribute […]
Motorcyclist arrested on firearms charges after crash in Capitola
A motorcycle crash in Capitola on Saturday led police to arrest its rider for carrying a loaded handgun, police said.
Hallelujah anyway: Through pain and struggles, Tammi Brown lived her life with hard-earned joy
Santa Cruz jazz singer Tammi Brown, who died April 5, was not only a gifted and sophisticated musician, but a spiritual force in the world, living with various challenges and struggles with a joy borne […]
Best of Santa Cruz County events, April 14-17
Here are some events you may be interested in this week:
Monday, Apr. 14
- Drop-In Figure Drawing: 3-Hour Long Pose | 10 a.m. @ Santa Cruz Art League
- Monday Happy Hours | 3 p.m. @ Aptos Vineyard
- Game Night – Easter edition | 5 p.m. @ Aptos Vineyard | Free
- Urban Zen Integrative Therapy (UZIT): Stress management combo class of yoga, reiki, and more | 7 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga | $24
- Poet Laureate Celebration with Farnaz Fatemi & Nancy Miller Gomez | 7 p.m. @ Bookshop Santa Cruz | Free
Tuesday, Apr. 15
- Self-Esteem Workshop for Adults | 4 a.m. @ Felton Branch Library
- Ribbon Cutting at West Coast Community Bank – Capitola | 4 p.m. @ West Coast Community Bank
- Santa Cruz Shakespeare Presents Improv 1 | 5 p.m. @ Veterans Memorial Building
- Breathing Into Wholeness: Clearing Space for Newness | 7 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga | $35
- Taco & Trivia Tuesday | 7 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and Grill
- Blue Lagoonies Comedy Show | 8 p.m. @ The Blue Lagoon
Wednesday, Apr. 16
- Santa Cruz Special Event Grant Applications Due | 12 a.m. @ Santa Cruz
- Somatic Expression: Regulate Your Nervous System | 12 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga | $35
- Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market | 1 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Market
- Whiskey & Wings Wednesday with Nick & Shawn | 6 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and Grill
- Water Education Class at Blue Zone Waters | 6 p.m. @ Blue Zone Waters | Free
- Darasuum: w/ Shutdown, TimexHeist, Start Today | 7 p.m. @ SubRosa Community Space
- “Encountering Dragonfly” Book Talk with Brooke Williams | 7 p.m. @ Bookshop Santa Cruz
Thursday, Apr. 17
- Energize & Elevate: Morning Breath & Movement | 7 a.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga | $24
- Writing Group for 55+ at Garfield Park | 10 a.m. @ Garfield Park Branch Library
- Tech Talks: Google Maps for Travel (Apple / Android) | 11 a.m. @ Santa Cruz | Free
- 4/17 April Luncheon 2025 with Joby Aviation | 11 a.m. @ Seascape Golf Club | $35
- Joby Aviation to present at Aptos Chamber Luncheon | 11 a.m. @ Seascape Golf Club | $35
- Community of Digital Artists Members’ Exhibition 2025 | 1 p.m. @ r.blitzer gallery
- Jr Rangers for Families at the Garfield Park Library | 4 p.m. @ Garfield Park Branch Library
- Junebug’s Porch Serenade at Santa Cruz Hostel | 5 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Hostel
- Ripatti & Rose at Bruno’s Bar and Grill in Scotts Valley | 6 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and Grill
- Queer Author Panel | 6 p.m. @ Capitola Branch Library
- Journey to the Center of the Heart | 7 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga | $25
- Drop-In Figure Drawing: Head Study | 7 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Art League
- Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate Celebration | 7 p.m. @ Samper Recital Hall | Free
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