More than 60 people honored the fallen first responders of 9/11 by climbing Seacliff State Beach’s stairs 13 times – equal to the World Trade Center’s 110 stories – at Friday’s 25th anniversary memorial climb in Aptos.
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Nearly 6,500 Capitola and Live Oak residents without power; outage caused by equipment issue
Nearly 6,500 residents in Capitola and Live Oak are without power Wednesday afternoon, according to PG&E officials.
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Heat advisory in Santa Cruz County: Temperatures to reach 90s through Thursday
Santa Cruz County and much of California are under a heat advisory as peak temperatures are forecast to reach the low 90s in Santa Cruz and Watsonville and the upper 90s in the mountains.
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After Pajaro Middle teachers demanded principal’s removal, district appoints her to new admin role
Pajaro Middle School teachers say they’re relieved that Principal Nicole Killian is moving to a district office role. In May, they gave the district superintendent a vote of no confidence and demanded her removal.
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Barilla buys Goodles, the Santa Cruz mac and cheese brand making ‘noodles, gooder’
Gooder Foods, the maker of Goodles, agreed to be purchased by Barilla, the world’s largest pasta producer, the companies announced Thursday.
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Watsonville Police Department receives federal grant for crime analysis
The Watsonville Police Department is receiving a $22,285 federal grant that will help fund the department’s ongoing efforts to understand crime patterns within the city.
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Monterey County blazes: Timber fire passes 25,000 acres, containment up to 23%; Plaskett fire now 29,000 acres, still 1% contained
Crews are trying to make progress on the Timber and Plaskett fires, which continue to burn near Big Sur in Monterey County. Containment of the Timber fire inched up to 23% as it had scorched roughly 25,226 acres as of Wednesday night. Farther south, the Plaskett fire was up to 29,123 acres, with containment still only 1%.
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Watsonville Community Hospital received $10.6 million in state aid in June. Where did it go?
Watsonville Community Hospital leadership says it has used up the entirety of a $10.6 million grant for the facility. The hospital’s chief financial officer tells Lookout that the money was meant to be spent quickly.
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Ashtyn Davis cut by 49ers, but Santa Cruz safety could have a path back
Ashtyn Davis’ dream of playing for his hometown 49ers took a disappointing turn Sunday when San Francisco released the Santa Cruz native in its move to a 53-man roster. But because Davis is a vested veteran and the 49ers kept just three safeties, his release could be temporary — leaving open a path for him to return before the season opener.
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Central Coast issued red flag warning Friday with thunderstorms, lightning in forecast
Lightning strikes could result in fires and winds that could gust up to 50 mph may cause rapid fire spread. The National Weather Service also warns of an increased risk for power outages as the winds could bring tree limbs down onto power lines.
