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Weekender: Spike Wong’s star turn, gathering of local performing greats and Cabrillo Fest announces lineup
Arts and entertainment news, notes and happenings from around Santa Cruz County. Continue reading…
New PVUSD superintendent will ‘listen and learn’ before deciding on ethnic studies contract controversy
Incoming Pajaro Valley Unified School District superintendent Heather Contreras says she plans to do her due diligence on whether the district should reconsider a controversial decision not to renew its contract with a consultant who helped guide the creation of its ethnic studies curriculum. Many students and teachers say the district has taken too long to reconsider that decision. Continue reading…
California salmon fishing banned for second year in row
Federal officials moved Wednesday to cancel commercial and recreational salmon fishing off California as the fish still aren’t thriving. It’s another blow to the commercial fishing industry, which is still awaiting disaster aid from the canceled 2023 season. Continue reading…
On the road and at home, at the same time: Jesse Daniel plays Santa Cruz
Austin-based country singer-songwriter Jesse Daniel, originally from Ben Lomond, has a new album coming in June and continues his West Coast tour with a stop Friday at The Catalyst, an annual visit that always feels like home. Continue reading…
The civil grand jury is recruiting; joining changed how I view Santa Cruz County. It could do the same for you.
The county’s civil grand jury is recruiting and Kim Horowitz, the current jury’s foreperson, thinks everyone with extra time and a desire to contribute to democracy should volunteer. Continue reading…
