Jones also has game when it comes to cooking with her mom, Bay Area exploration and song lyrics that she’s not afraid to sing aloud. ‘I love how music brings people together.’
Coast Life
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Have you seen the glut of large ships off our coastline? We did too — here’s what we’ve learned about them
Backed up shipping traffic at the Port of Oakland is forcing large tankers and cargo ships to wait offshore in the Monterey Bay, but many are stationed too close to sensitive coastal habitat.
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CZU fire not impacting water quality — plus other highlights from the State of the San Lorenzo River event
One post-fire debris flow was observed, no ongoing water quality impacts from the CZU fire.
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The journey to make farmworker housing happen: MBEP works to affect lasting change in the region
To address the critical shortage of farmworker housing in the Salinas and Pajaro valleys, it is estimated that the region will need more than 33,000 units of farmworker housing to alleviate critical overcrowding. Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) puts data and technical policy knowledge into action to make housing progress.
Posted inRecreation & Sports
Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz changes name to Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship
The local mountain biking advocacy group has rebranded with a wider focus on trail maintenance for bikers and hikers alike. But expanding trail access for mountain bikers is still a top priority.
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Bike Month is coming to Santa Cruz County: Here’s what to expect and how to participate
Santa Cruz County Bike Month begins May 1 with group rides, commuting education, cash prizes and more. We’ve highlighted this partial list of events, more can be found on the event website.
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Want a camping reservation in California? Try this …
The Seattle-based co-op retailer will open its latest store, its 15th in the Northern California region, in the fall….
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The Joy Truck Club: Tandy Beal leads caravan of free performance art to Santa Cruz’s neighborhood parks
As part of Tandy Beal’s new Keep On Truckin’ program, every weekend through mid-June a highly accomplished professional artist will entertain audiences for free in a neighborhood park near you. So how do you follow along? Read below.
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MBEP’s Workforce Initiative: supporting tourism and hospitality workers in their careers post-pandemic
Approximately 16 percent of hospitality and tourism workers lost their job in 2020 due to a permanent closure or layoff. At a time of high economic insecurity, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership has taken the lead to help displaced hospitality and tourism workers find new opportunities for their skills and experience.
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Santa Cruz’s downtown 418 Project is on the move — will it need a new name?
The dance and performance-oriented community space will be moving from its Front Street location to the former Regal Riverfront Twin