Hello there. It is Wednesday, Dec. 10, and another sunny day is in store for Santa Cruz County after a chilly start, with temperatures headed into the mid-70s for some mountain spots. Be warned if you’re heading to the water, however – the National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement, in effect until Friday night, warning of rip currents and possible sneaker waves.
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With the county’s homeless population bracing for the impending closure of nonprofit Housing Matters’ day services, the Santa Cruz City Council is moving to fill the void, Max Chun reports. City, county and Housing Matters officials are working on replacement options, with staff facing an end-of-February deadline for recommendations.
Federal immigration authorities notified local law enforcement agencies about enforcement action in the county 29 times between January and November, Tania Ortiz reports after Lookout’s latest round of public records requests. That includes an operation in the Lower Ocean Street neighborhood of Santa Cruz.
Jessica M. Pasko brings the latest from the world of local business, this week telling us more about how the Surf Skull surf helmet grew out of a Santa Cruzan’s Baja mishap to garner a $50,000 investment on the “Shark Tank” reality show.
And with the “revved-up rockabilly” of The Chop Tops coming back to the band’s old haunt at Moe’s Alley this weekend, Mat Weir caught up with members of the group to chew over how they came to reunite for a new album and tour after a long layoff.
The day’s headlines also include a Cabrillo College search committee’s recommendation for the school’s next president – onward.
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City, county of Santa Cruz formally begin process to replace Housing Matters’ day services
The Santa Cruz City Council moved to form a group of city and county staff members to begin exploring options to replace the day services that homelessness nonprofit Housing Matters is poised to halt at the end of March. Staff are expected to return no later than Feb. 28 with a recommendation. Max Chun has the latest.
Riding high on ‘Shark Tank’ success, Santa Cruz-based Surf Skull aims to make safety fashion-forward
Head and neck injuries are one of the most common and potentially serious injuries for surfers, and yet helmet use remains relatively rare. That’s what the pair behind Surf Skull hopes to change with their take on a surf helmet that pairs function with fashion. More here from Jessica M. Pasko.
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Thank you for reading – enjoy your Wednesday.
Will McCahill