Chairman of the (surf) board: Doug Haut’s wild ride through 60 years of surfing
No full story of Santa Cruz’s surfing history can be written without mention of Doug Haut, the longtime surfer who became one of the industry’s most well-known and respected surfboard shapers. His influence on how surfers interact with their waves and on the many shapers who followed in his wake is incalculable. Read the latest in Wallace Baine’s series The Shapers.
➤ THE SHAPERS: Profiles of the people who have shaped and continue to shape Santa Cruz County’s unique culture and spirit
10 hot jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of July 25
Looking for a new job in Santa Cruz County? Explore the top 10 exciting job opportunities across industries like education, health care and more. Your next career move starts here!
OPINION: Riding a bike should not be so dangerous in Santa Cruz County – plastic balusters are endangering cyclists
Longtime Santa Cruz County resident Rick Boyce critiques the county’s approach to traffic safety, especially the use of plastic balusters meant to protect cyclists. While acknowledging well-intentioned infrastructure like the Whale Bridge and buffered bike lanes, Boyce argues that poorly executed solutions — such as damaged and hazardous lane dividers — might be doing more harm than good. Read his Community Voices op-ed here.
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