Base parking meter rates in and around the beach will increase from $1.80 per hour to $2.25 per hour — a 25% increase — starting May 1. It’s the first rate increase since 2019.
Recreation & Sports
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California encourages venues to require vaccine ‘passports’ — just don’t call them that
California officials say they do not plan to require vaccine verification, but new rules incentivize private venues to seek proof of tests or inoculation.
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‘Sky’s the limit’: Hoops prodigy Haley Jones talks title, pandemic, encores & Santa Cruz’s best Mexican food
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.’
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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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Fun for kids is back: Santa Cruz Parks and Rec announces summer activity lineup
Youth summer camps and fun classes are making a comeback in Santa Cruz. The city parks department has announced a long list of activities. Here’s how to sign up.
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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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Will football return to Cabrillo College? Decision on program’s future draws near
A year after the community college suspended its football program following violations, trustees are set to decide in May whether to bring the Seahawks back to the field.
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‘A little space to unwind’: Santa Cruz County parks see surge in popularity during the pandemic
Visitation to some parks in Santa Cruz County has doubled during the pandemic. Taking advantage of outside recreation is good for everyone’s physical and mental health, but it has also been a stressor on park infrastructure.
Posted inPandemic Life
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.