Local writer Andrew Kumasaka is a third-generation Japanese American who used the events of the 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan, which even affected Santa Cruz, as a key part of his plot line in “All Gone Awry.”
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Bernie Escalante named interim Santa Cruz police chief
A 25-year veteran of the department and current deputy chief has been named Santa Cruz’s interim police chief. The search for a permanent chief to replace the outgoing Andy Mills will begin following the hiring of a city manager, expected to occur in early November.
Posted inCity Life
BOLO Best Bets: Dance through the raindrops to the SC Symphony, chili cook-off and Pivot
Your place to go for things to do in Santa Cruz County.
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The Joe behind Joze: New ‘Foodie’ doc pays tribute to a Santa Cruz culinary legend
“Foodie for the People,” showing the next two Wednesdays at the Del Mar, is a portrait of Jozseph Schultz and the community he helped create in Santa Cruz both inside his India Joze restaurant and among those less fortunate.
Posted inLatest News
UPDATE: High winds and downpours hitting Santa Cruz Mountain areas; SLVUSD closed Monday
On Saturday morning, Sheriff’s deputies began making door-to-door warnings, telling residents in CZU Fire burn areas to be prepared to evacuate. That was upgraded to a mandatory order starting 8 a.m. Sunday. SLVUSD schools will be closed Monday.
Posted inHousing & Development
Santa Cruz County home prices dip slightly
The median price of a single-family home in Santa Cruz County fell in September, to $1.185 million, though prices are still high compared to neighboring counties.
Posted inEvents, Housing & Development
Watching the sky warily: CZU fire families worry about rebuilds as rain starts
Santa Cruz County residents looking to rebuild after the CZU Complex fire last year are worried about how the rainy season will affect things. Making things more complicated, some are running up against insurance deadlines.
Posted inK-12 Education
UPDATE: Approval one step closer for Pfizer vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds; here’s what to expect in Santa Cruz
As the FDA prepares to approve an emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine for younger children, Santa Cruz county officials and parents are not only preparing for the influx of people seeking appointments, but they’re also adjusting to a new phase of the pandemic.
Posted inHousing & Development
‘This is going to solve the housing crisis’: Santa Cruz builder waxes on importance of ADUs
With home prices continuing to rise, Santa Cruz home designer Pat Powers thinks the solution lies with accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. Changes in state and local laws have made it easier to build the mini-homes, giving families more options on where to live.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Working to raise awareness of domestic violence issues and promote healing
To mark Domestic Violence Awareness month, Santa Cruz County’s recently formed Commission on Justice and Gender launched a Healing Campaign to give survivors of domestic violence a platform to tell their stories.
