From a grenache-focused dinner in downtown Santa Cruz later this month to a grand tasting in April and a May sip-and-stroll event, the spring puts the focus on celebrating wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
San Lorenzo Valley
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Humble Sea eyeing further expansion as it prepares for sixth birthday
The Santa Cruz wharf could be the next outpost of Humble Sea Brewing’s ever-expanding empire; while that’s not yet a done deal, the brewery’s sixth-anniversary celebrations are definitely happening this weekend, with special suds, collaboration brews and more festivities at its Westside, Felton and Pacifica spots.
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More than 5 inches of rain in Ben Lomond, more on way as atmospheric river rolls through
Though Santa Cruz County will see more rain over the weekend and during the first half of next week, it will not be as intense as what fell overnight Thursday into Friday morning. With river levels diminishing, all eyes are on the Pajaro River and the tributaries draining into it.
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Q&A: UCSC researcher Chris Wilmers on how a new Highway 17 animal crossing protects Santa Cruz mountain lions
UC Santa Cruz professor of environmental studies Chris Wilmers has spent more than 15 years researching the population of around 50 mountain lions living in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Wilmers helped the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County develop a wildlife crossing underneath Highway 17 at Laurel Curve, which opened in January. He shares his thoughts on how to protect mountain lions from encroaching development.
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After delay, Caltrans estimates Highway 9 to reopen March 17
Wet conditions have hampered further progress on stabilizing a slope in Ben Lomond to allow for one-way traffic. Glen Arbor Road remains the available detour.
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Update: Highway 17 reopens as wild winter weather causes travel chaos across Santa Cruz County
Highway 17 reopened Friday afternoon in both directions after an hourslong closure. More storms hit Santa Cruz County on Thursday night, bringing 6 to 12 inches of snow to parts of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The storms closed three of the region’s major highways — 17, 9, and 152 — at one point during the day, causing travel chaos. Thousands were without power across the region Friday afternoon as heavy snow and fallen trees took out power lines and cut off public access to Bonny Doon.
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Around 8 inches of snow at highest Santa Cruz Mountains elevations; sporadic snowfall to continue through night
As of noon Thursday, the higher elevations of the Santa Cruz Mountains had seen around 8 inches of snow, although only about 2 of those inches had actually accumulated. Snowfall is likely to continue throughout the night, but become lighter and more sporadic after midnight.
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Snowfall forecast for Santa Cruz Mountains; 8-12 inches possible
Wednesday morning to Thursday morning marks the first time in over a decade that any part of the Monterey Bay area has been put under a winter storm watch. Though up to 12 inches sounds like a lot, the snowfall is expected to be wet and will therefore not accumulate much.
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Child critically injured by falling tree as high winds leave thousands without power around Santa Cruz County
A 1-year-old child had to be rescued from beneath a fallen tree in Boulder Creek on Tuesday night, when gusty winds also took out power to large swaths of Santa Cruz County and caused localized damage.
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Lily Belli on Food: A bargain for crab fans, tasting Santa Cruz Mountains terroir & carbonara as a verb
This week — her last before her leave — Lily explains why crab prices are so low, previews a series of summer wine-pairing dinners and mines YouTube for tips on a pasta classic. Flooded market has Dungeness crab prices way down Live crabs are going for $9 per pound at H&H Fresh Fish Co. in […]