After much community backlash, Santa Cruz Mayor Donna Meyers said she will bring forth a proposal to remove the industrial zone of the Seabright neighborhood from places where overnight camping is allowed on public property.
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Skating through a pandemic, finding joy on the other side — and sharing it on Instagram
UC Santa Cruz student Elise Dauterive, 20, has come a long way in one year of roller skating — a journey that’s taught her a lot about vulnerability, the kindness of others and even race relations. Want to join along? Check out her Instagram.
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When ‘Keeping it fun’ turns into a craft brew revolution: Talking shop with Humble Sea
Co-founder Frank Scott Krueger says expansion of the four-year-old operation is indeed fun because it makes it easier to get their beer into the hands of the people who crave it. But they’ll admit, even they didn’t see this “surreal” adventure unfolding four years ago.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
QUIZ: What’s your Santa Cruz Boardwalk history IQ?
Take our Boardwalk history trivia quiz. If you need help, find a local old-timer.
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PHOTOS | Indoor yoga returns to Santa Cruz County under a fitting reopening-tier color: orange
Santa Cruz County’s move into the orange tier of COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday allowed for various businesses to reopen — including the beloved Yoga studios.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium releases reopening plan, day after Boardwalk news
The aquarium will reopen May 15 with masks required and limited capacity. Some play areas, scheduled feedings, and other activities that would encourage congregation will remain closed.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Suddenly sneezing in Santa Cruz County? Spring allergy season in high gear; here’s your survival guide
Many plants are flowering this spring, spelling bad news for allergy sufferers. A potential solution when you’re outside: Break out that N-95.
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Let’s get Harry and Meghan to come to Santa Cruz
THE HERE & NOW: With the announcement that Prince Harry has taken a job in Silicon Valley, it’s time for Santa Cruz to get the couple’s attention that our city is the perfect place for Meghan, him and their growing family.
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Finally, another ‘Staff of Life’ is born: Watsonville store expected to anchor a South County ‘mini downtown’
After a long pandemic delay, the East Lake Village Shopping Center this week will see the storied health-foods grocery brand join Coffeeville, Fruition Brewing, Sushi Qu and others which have high hopes of helping the Watsonville economy.
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‘To some I’ll never be seen as a local’: Hundreds gather to honor Atlanta victims, support AAPI cause
Anti-Asian hate crime was the impetus for local members of the AAPI community to gather Saturday and share their stories of encountering racism, as people of all ages gathered around the county building in Santa Cruz.