Hey hey hey. Tuesday, Aug. 18, is here, and after the usual morning clouds, Santa Cruz County should see gradual clearing and sunnier skies as the day goes on (your microclimate mileage may vary, of course), with temperatures around 90 in the mountains, mid- to upper 70s closer to the bay.

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Lily Belli starts us off with the story behind the impending closure of a Westside Santa Cruz wine tasting room. “The economics of our business have changed, and we’re choosing to pivot,” says Stockwell Cellars co-owner Suzanne Zeber-Stockwell, outlining a move toward wine distribution.



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