Santa Cruz Weekly News
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3.5KConsensus on Homelessness?
New homeless coalition’s ideas overlap with a nascent city report
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4.3KSanta Cruz Tries Curbing Bird Poop Near Cowell Beach
How a little chicken wire will hopefully get us of the “Beach Bummers” list, which comes out soon
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3.3KThe End of the Kerr Hall Occupation
This week in briefs, a protest ends successfully, and an East Coast civil rights group tries to stir things up
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3.1KMonterey Bay Youth Outdoor Day’s Thrilling Growth
After hiatus, event at county fairgrounds adds an extra day
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6.3K1Santa Cruz City Council Tries to Hack Homelessness
Comprehensive homeless report takes a countywide look at reducing suffering
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46.4K4This Man Bikes the Railroad Tracks. Can he do that?
With a welder, he built two ‘rail bikes’ designed to ride the coastal line
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4.8K1New Doc ‘What the Health’ Looks at Healthy Diet, Health Orgs
‘What the Health,’ took a surprising turn in filming process, says local associate producer
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3.9KFor Immigrants, Cannabis Is Still a Serious Risk
In light of feds’ crackdown, defense attorneys push for leniency
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5.5KClean Slate Program Offers Ex-offenders Second Chance
With Clean Slate, some convicts get a clear record with good behavior
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4.8KStudent Launches Social Media App for Subcultures
Hamoon Mehran, a UCSC senior, taught himself software to create Happy Medium
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3.3KFormer Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper to Speak in Santa Cruz
After two events, Norm Stamper will chat with local departments about social justice
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4.0KVirginia Becker Documents the Bittersweet
Photographer behind the Family Album Project captures milestones among society’s most vulnerable
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4.3K1King City Backs Out of Monterey Bay CCE
One city takes controversial stand to create separate Community Choice Energy program
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4.6KEcology Action Helps Disadvantaged Communities Cut Back Water
With new funding, WaterLink program expands across Watsonville, Salinas and Bay Area
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6.7K2Monterey Bay Community Power Will Start Enrolling in Summer
The county’s Community Choice Energy program is about to have its first meetings
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3.3KSanta Cruz Warriors Fall in Playoffs
As the Development League evolves, we reflect on what makes the organization special
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5.7K2KUSP Fans Try to Bring Back Community Radio
Group has until the end of April to raise money to buy new spot on the airwaves
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8.0K3Why Aren’t Monarch Butterflies Listed As Endangered?
Santa Cruz’s winter populations have dropped by 97 percent, as food and habitat disappear
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3.4KPlayoff Preview: Inside Warrior Fandom
Santa Cruz enters the postseason riding a six-game winning streak
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3.6KCruzio Promises to Protect Digital Privacy
This week in Briefs, Santa Cruz’s local internet provider takes a stand
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23.6K4From the April Fool’s Files: Mystery Spot Shut Down for Building Code Violations
Community reels as leaders discuss possible reuse for tourist stop
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4.6KMr. Goodie, Antique Lover, Retires from Pacific Avenue
Downtown antique shop closes, leaving a Santa Cruz antique community that’s surprisingly resilient
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5.5KRising Interest in Spikeball, AKA Roundnet
A local Spikeball craze is quickly growing, as rising star picks up award
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4.8KDowntown Businesses Skeptical of Parking Garage
Wary business owners choose to wait and see on proposed Cedar Street parking structure
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4.9KHow Loud Noises Are Leaving Whales Stranded
Research out of UCSC shows ship noises greatly disrupt marine mammals
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3.1KScotts Valley Forges Regional Water Talks
As more water districts join local discussions, Santa Cruz studies supply options
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5.4KUndocumented Parents Prepare for the Worst
Immigrant worried about deportation seek legal help to protect their children
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8.3K1Committee Torn Over Airbnb Rental Issues
Amid concerns, the short-term rental committee drags on into uncertain territory
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4.6KOfficials Want Answers on Santa Cruz’s ICE Raids
Panetta and SCPD seek clarity on Homeland Security operation
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6.1K5The Local Plan to Create Ranked-Choice Voting
Supporters want Santa Cruz to be among the few California cities with the balloting system
