From their live-in school north of Davenport, Bruce and Marcia McDougal presided over a close fellowship of potters which, in large part, contributed to Santa Cruz's reputation as a haven for fine artists.

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December 24, 2023

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The Shapers: Bruce and Marcia McDougal’s school and work laid a foundation for Santa Cruz’s artistic bloom

Established in the 1960s, Big Creek Pottery in Davenport helped create an arts culture in greater Santa Cruz County by attracting countless young creatives to town, thanks to the school’s founders, Bruce and Marcia McDougal.

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10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County

Are you on the lookout for a new career path in Santa Cruz County? Look no further! We’ve curated a list of the top 10 Santa Cruz County job opportunities recently posted to our job board, spanning various industries and roles.




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Let’s make 2024 a year for the ocean

Environmentalist Dan Haifley says we can make 2024 a big year for ocean protection. Already, a United Nations high seas treaty has been signed by 84 nations and must be ratified by 60 of those, and the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is on track to be designated in 2024 along California’s Central Coast. This is good news for the fight for biodiversity and against climate change, but he says it will happen only with popular citizen support.

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