THE HERE & NOW: The Yard is an uncomplicated, informal, live-music-cold-beer revamping of the patio at stalwart venue Moe’s Alley, and shows there are already selling out as the Santa Cruz music scene emerges from the pandemic.
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Broadband for all: enabling equal coverage across Monterey Bay
MBEP is launching Equal Access Monterey Bay, a community-based initiative to bring high-speed broadband to families and implement long-term solutions to the region’s broadband challenges of affordability, access, infrastructure, and equity.
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Weird-looking deep-sea fish washes ashore in Newport Beach
The fish, which typically lives thousands of feet underwater, was found in pristine condition at Crystal Cove State Beach.
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May 17 is fast approaching: How to file your taxes for free online
You might not need to fork over any money to file your taxes online. Here are websites that let you file for free as the May 17 IRS filing date nears.
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The Monterey Bay Aquarium is now open: How to schedule, and what to expect from, a visit
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has reopened, and visits there are almost back to normal, with a few key differences. The Seymour Marine Discovery Center also is beginning to resume operations but in a more limited way.
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A tie-dye high: Roaring Camp live show brings back the pre-pandemic good vibes
THE HERE & NOW: On Friday at Roaring Camp, Felton Music Hall began its outdoor summer music series, with a sold-out live set from Dark Star Orchestra, one of the country’s top Grateful Dead tribute bands. The return-to-normalcy live music action continues Saturday and Sunday.
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California’s population shrank in 2020, but don’t call it an exodus
The number of Californians declined in 2020 for the first year since at least 1900. But state officials blame the pandemic and insist it’s not an exodus.
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Column: You know what’s not rational? Telling people how to act while vaccinated
How is it that mere weeks after most Americans even became eligible for vaccination, their behavior and motives are suddenly being so scrutinized?
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‘This is a timeout’: Rail Trail stalls without $17 million needed for next steps
The train project is stuck in a bind: State and federal funding is unlikely to come down without local funding, and locals are unlikely to want to tax themselves without a clear plan or a financial commitment from the state or federal government.
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Another sign of normalcy: The Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival is on!
One of Scotts Valley’s premier events will be back up and running in August after a pandemic pause. Here’s what you need to know.
