Better known to scientists as harmful algal blooms, red tides can cause irritation of the eyes, ears or nose for those with certain conditions in those areas but are generally not harmful. And they do sometimes come with bioluminescence — waves glowing at night.
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‘One last Christmas season’: Months after saying goodbye to Santa Cruz, Palace Arts to leave Capitola
Eight months after the downtown Santa Cruz location closed, the art and office supply store’s Capitola location follows suit marking the end of an era. Palace Art & Office Supply first opened in 1949 after owner Col. Frank Trowbridge purchased the property, formerly known as Palace Stationers.
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‘Circus’ act: Capitola’s baker/composer returns to Cabrillo Stage with his latest pop opera
Local playwright/composer Joe Ortiz highlights Cabrillo Stage’s new summer season with his latest musical, “Circus: Knives, Blood & Water.” Longtime collaborator Greg Fritsch says, “It’s about the terrible cost of secrets and lies, and the power of truth and forgiveness.”
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Capitola Beach bummer: After popular spot gets unhealthy F, is it safe to swim there?
With Capitola Beach ranking third-worst in the state in terms of water quality ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, here’s what you need to know about swimming at a spot long popular with visitors from Santa Cruz County and beyond.
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Community hub of the future: New Capitola Library a stunning step forward in design and utility
The design of the beautiful new Capitola Library sends a message: Libraries aren’t about storing old books, they are about communities coming together. It’s a lesson Santa Cruz should take to heart as plans for its new downtown library start to take shape.
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They kept on climbing: Agility Boulders embraced the COVID challenge, found footing in Capitola
The rope-free climbing discipline of bouldering has a Santa Cruz County foothold with the opening of Agility Boulders in Capitola, with owners John Hester and Shirley Yang weathering COVID’s challenges with the help of a welcoming community.
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Tussle over outdoor dining in Capitola looms: Despite a summer extension, permanency is still in question
Capitola restaurant managers and city officials weigh in on the value of making outdoor dining permanent. There will be a hearing for preliminary city council feedback on June 10.
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‘Difficulties and wariness’: Soquel school district’s student services director taking fire from staff
After taking a no-confidence vote in the leadership of their department’s director in January, student services staff at Soquel Union Elementary School District aired their grievances against Eric Olsen publicly this week.
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Digging 1,000 feet and purifying sewage: How Soquel Creek district is replenishing water supply amid drought
“Pure Water Soquel” is the Soquel Creek Water District’s ambitious plan to stave off future water restrictions by taking wastewater from the Santa Cruz wastewater treatment plant, piping it to an advanced treatment plant, purifying it to drinking water standards, and sending it through deep wells into aquifers to refill the groundwater basin.
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Capitola looking to create permanent outdoor dining program, having learned from what worked during COVID-19
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…