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Prominent surfer Kurt Van Dyke, killed in Costa Rica, remembered for ‘spiritual connection’ to the ocean
As Costa Rican and international authorities investigate the killing of prominent surfer and Santa Cruz native Kurt Van Dyke, friends and family remember his deep love for surfing and the intense…
Surfer statue ‘to honor the women of the water’ proposed for Pleasure Point
The Pleasure Point resident spearheading the project said the statue would connect Santa Cruz’s Eastside to the Westside, where a bronze male surfer has stood with his board for nearly 35…
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Finding female friends over 50 is hard – but I’m starting a Santa Cruz group. Want to join?
Making new friends after 50 is tough, writes Lida Berliner, especially in a beautiful place like Santa Cruz County, socially rich. But loneliness is real, particularly, she says, for women who,…
2026 Santa Cruz County Fair theme revealed
After a monthlong contest to select a theme that celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday, the Santa Cruz County Fair has one for its 2026 edition: “Apple Pies and Starry Skies!”
Local kickoff: Santa Cruz County food businesses cash in on nearby Super Bowl
Santa Cruz County butchers, pizzerias and breweries are bracing for a busy Sunday as fans stock up for home watch parties for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara. From thousands of…
Watsonville airport braces for crowds flying in for Super Bowl weekend
Watsonville Municipal Airport is welcoming tourists from all over the country as they arrive in the region to watch Super Bowl LX this weekend. Watsonville is one of 16 regional airports…
Santa Cruz County Parks hosts punt, pass and kick events before Super Bowl LX
Parks in Watsonville, Live Oak and Ben Lomond will host free, all-ages “punt, pass and kick” events ahead of Super Bowl LX, set for Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa…
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