After two people were critically wounded in a shooting that occurred Aug. 8 at the Crowโs Nest during its Thursday Beach BBQ event, he Santa Cruz Port District announced the cancellation of the remaining events for the summer.ย
โThis decision comes in the wake of the recent shooting incident that occurred in the vicinity of the event location on Thursday, August 8, 2024, and left two victims in critical condition,โ Port Director Holland Maclaurie stated in a press release.
โThe Port District deeply regrets having to cancel the remaining Thursday Night Beach Barbeque events, but it is the most responsible course of action as we evaluate the impacts to public safety associated with large gatherings at the harbor.โ
In the release, MacLaurie states that the Port District is committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for the community, and is working closely with the Crowโs Nest restaurant to review the future of the ongoing events.
โWe extend our condolences to those affected by the incident and appreciate the ongoing understanding and support,โ MacLaurie said.
Published in cooperation between Techopedia and Good Times
After months of waiting, a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States and all over the world has been achieved as Ether (ETH) officially begins trading in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on U.S. exchanges. The long-awaited development is expected to make room for the wider adoption of Ethereum in institutions. In fact, it could be much like the success of Bitcoin ETFs that debuted earlier this year.
The launch of Ether ETFs has brought with it a familiar way of investing in the crypto space. ETFs will be tracking the price of the underlying Ether assetโjust how much Ether is worth overallโso that investors can be aware of Ethereum’s price movements in real time without having to own the cryptocurrency itself directly. Because of that, there is no need for individual investors to manage their own crypto walletsโa hurdle that has previously hindered some investors from entering the market in the first placeโmaking crypto more accessible to a lot more people than before.
Not only are there more opportunities for investment, but the launch of these ETFs could manufacture a rise in the popularity of crypto on the whole. Not many people are aware of the crypto gambling scene but as Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs are coming up, more and more people will be dabbling in Bitcoin casinos with instant withdrawals that can transfer winnings to player wallets in less than ten minutes; and in other online casinos with different perks like anonymity for players. The launch of ETFs could also see crypto being seen as more legitimate as an investment opportunityโwhich has already been helped by Bitcoinโs huge surge in value in recent years.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accepted applications from nine different issuers for Ether ETFs. Interestingly, the SEC’s approval of Ether ETFs comes after a recent investigation into whether or not Ether 2.0 is a commodity or security. The investigation was dropped in mid-June 2024. The SEC has deemed both Bitcoin and Ether as commodities, making them fall under a different regulatory umbrella than securities. In order to get their ETFs approved, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others have had to agree to exclude any features related to staking, which means they have forfeited potentially higher returns for their investors to do so. This is a point of great argument, with some, like SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, suggesting that these features could be revisited in the future. The situation highlights the ongoing uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrency regulations and the SEC’s efforts to navigate the space.
Still, the SEC has approved different issuers including established traditional investment firms like BlackRock and Fidelity who are in the running along with crypto-focused firms such as Grayscale and VanEck. Each ETF may have slight variations in fees and structures, offering investors a choice depending on their specific needs. Over a billion dollars in shares have been traded and Grayscale Ethereum Trust had the largest volume overall. Bitcoin experienced a slump on Tuesday while Etherโs assets grew significantly.
Pre-market trading for some of the Ether ETFs began on the 23rd of July 2024, with modest price movements. Experts in the crypto industry say they are looking forward to significant interest from investors in retail and bigger institutions. The ETFs offer convenience and regulatory clarity to investors and users, a perk that will probably attract new capital to Ethereum and which could boost its long-term growth.
While the price impact of Ether ETFs is yet to be realized, their launch is a clear sign that there is great potential in Ethereum’s technology, and a lot more is to be uncovered in coming years through the innovative crypto. Opportunities will arise in online retail and with the recent launch of Bitcoin ATMs, even physical shops may accept cryptocurrency as the crypto revolution continues. Unlike Bitcoin, which is mainly seen as a store of value, Ethereum’s blockchain carries a vast network of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. The more it gains popularity with popular banks and in everyday life, and the more people are exposed to Ethereum through ETFs, the further the cryptocurrency will develop and the more likely it is to be adopted at a larger scale than ever before.
Although there is much optimism currently surrounding Ether ETFs, it’s important to remember and consider the fact that the cryptocurrency market is and will remain inherently volatile. Investors who are considering entering this space will be wary and will be diligently conducting thorough research to understand the potential associated risks before allocating any funds. This means that any negative changes, like significant dips in market value, might result in investors pulling out and fewer investment opportunities until stability is regained. Currently, investor sentiment is split, and the CEO of Gray Digital has been quoted saying, โIt will be less of an event than people are making it seem to be.โ An estimated 25 percent of Bitcoinโs flows are expected to be the general stream of investment ETH is to look forward to going forward.
The launch of Ether ETFs is a big event for Ethereum and the cryptocurrency industry as a whole in the United States and all over the world. With wider accessibility and institutional validation, Ethereum is bound to experience a new chapter of growth and innovation. Whether it mimics the successful rise of Bitcoin ETFs or whether it carves its own path, the world of finance is definitely taking notice of Ethereum’s potential.
Two people were shot Thursday night in the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor, and police from several jurisdictions are looking for the suspects.
Watsonville police were among several law enforcement agencies on the scene.
Santa Cruz Police officers found two victims who had been shot.
Both victims received treatment at the scene from fire and AMR paramedics and were then taken to a trauma center, where they are currently in critical condition.
A witness in her 20s who asked not to be identified said the incident happened at the end of the Thursday concert as crowdsโincluding childrenโwere walking out.
โI heard what I thought were fireworks,โ she said. โThey were too loud.โ
The victim said she was walking five feet behind the victim in the alley way and a crosswalk that leads to the parking lot when the suspect pulled out a gun and fired.
Lifeguards and EMTs on the scene assisted the victims, packing their wounds.
After the shooting, the witness said she and a friend hid behind a car, and saw the suspect and a woman got into a Dodge Charger and fled.
โPolice were surrounding the entire place,โ she said. โSo weird.โ
According to police dispatchers heard via a scanner, one man was shot six times in the chest.
One victim was flown via air ambulance to an out-of-area trauma center, while another was taken by ground ambulance to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, dispatchers said.
Both victims were listed in critical condition, police said.
A witness who lives at the harbor said he heard 3-5 gunshots.
Police were looking for a man wearing a red puffy coat, and a black female adult.
After the shooting, a man with a gun was spotted near the Chardonnay dock near the Murray Street Bridge.
Investigators have learned that some type of altercation took place in the parking lot before the shooting. An unknown suspect shot both victims and fled the scene in a black Dodge Charger.
The investigation is still ongoing, and a motive for the shooting has not yet been determined.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Santa Cruz Police Investigations Unit at 831.420.5820.
Days after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing jurisdictions throughout the state to address the homeless encampments within their bordersโand about one month after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that laws banning sleeping in public do not constitute cruel and unusual punishmentโunsanctioned camps throughout the state have been cleared, and the residents moved to shelters, or to other illicit sites.
On July 29, Santa Cruz Police were in Pogonip Open Space, clearing out several encampments where homeless advocates say an estimated 50 people had been living.
Santa Cruz Homelessness Response Manager Larry Imwalle said the sweep removed about five people, and about 30 encampments that had been abandoned.
Imwalle said that the action was not sparked by Newsomโs announcement or the Supreme Court decision. Rather, officials were looking to clear fire-prone areas as the dry season wanes toward fall.
The sweeps are also necessary, he said, because of the environmental impacts caused by unsanctioned campsites.
More than those reasons, however, was a concern for the unsheltered people.
โTheyโve made multiple visits over several weeks trying to engage folks, connect them with services if theyโre interested and shelter options in particular,โ Imwalle said. โThis is how weโve been approaching the work for over two years. We feel it has gotten some good results. Itโs the humane and respectful way to go through this process.โ
Meanwhile in Watsonville, officials were continuing to clear homeless encampments along the Pajaro River.
ADVOCATE Athena Flannery of Homeless United for Friendship and Freedom talks about the homeless camp sweep at Pogonip. Photo: Tarmo Hannula
In addition to the deleterious effects of camping along the river, many of the people living along the levee have dug shelters into the soil, which weakens the levee and increases flooding risks, Watsonville Police spokeswoman Michelle Pulido said.
According to Athena Flannery of Homeless United for Friendship and Freedom (HUFF), officials put up notices in the Pogonip area, giving the campers 10 days to pack up and vacate.
That was not nearly enough time, Flannery said, especially for homeless people with few resources, many of whom are disabled.
The population of unhoused people in Pogonip increased recently after officials cleared out campers in the downtown Santa Cruz area and parks such as Harvey West, as well as the area around Coral Street, Flannery said.
Then, they began daily sweeps of those areas to make sure the encampments did not return.
โThat was a whole new level of brutal,โ Flannery said.
She added that the Homeless Persons Health Project in August will present a letter to the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, asking for a shift in thinking in the way local officials deal with the homeless population.
This includes a โhealth and safety focused Street Cleaning Encampment Protocol,โ and a decrease to the number of police officers that are used to clear encampments. The latter point, the letter states, would save money and be less traumatic for the residents.
โThis is an issue of Public Health, not criminal,โ the letter states.
In addition, the letter asks the city to store evicted residentsโ belongings for at least 90 days. Currently, officials simply dispose of them, giving no chance to claim them, Flannery says.
The Pajaronian has reached out to Santa Cruz Police Department, and to Housing Matters, which provides shelter to many of the countyโs homeless people.
In Newsomโs July 25 order, he called for jurisdictions to address homeless encampments while being compassionate to the people living there.
โThis executive order directs state agencies to move urgently to address dangerous encampments while supporting and assisting the individuals living in them โ and provides guidance for cities and counties to do the same,โ Newsom stated. โThe state has been hard at work to address this crisis on our streets. There are simply no more excuses. Itโs time for everyone to do their part.โ
As he prepared to leave Pogonip Monday, Troy Mason said he had been homeless for about five years, and had been kicked out of about 10 different places. He has lost his belongings several times.
โTheyโre killing us,โ Mason said. โWeโre Americans. No American should have to be homeless.โ
It was 17 years ago that a group of volunteers began to restore the Rancho San Andreas Castro Adobe, a structure whose endurance over its 176-year lifespan helps paint a picture of California history.
Now fully restored and equipped with interpretative displays, touchable exhibits and multimedia offerings, the building is open monthlyโincluding this Sunday, Aug. 11.
Restoration efforts began in 2007, when volunteers made more than 2,000 adobe bricks by hand and recreated the kitchen, which is one of just four Mexican-era โcocinasโ in the state, says Bonny Hawley, executive director of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, a nonprofit operating partner for local state parks.
โThat was quite a project,โ Hawley says. โThis is painstakingly restored.โ
Several historical displays tell the story of the Castro family, who once owned the land, and the families that lived in the house in the intervening years.
In addition, engineers retrofitted the building for earthquake safety, building a โsteel rib cage,โ Hawley said.
The historical displays also tell the story of the people who worked in the house, and the vaqueros who rode the vast land once owned by the Castros.
Just inside the door is the dining room, where realistic kitchen sound effects and displays of dishes give a sense of what the inhabitants may have seen.
A HOT TIME The stove inside the Castro Adobeโs historically accurate kitchenโone of just four in the state. Photo: Tarmo Hannula
Visitors can also see the dance hall and the master bedroom once occupied by Juan Castro, who was elected as county supervisor just after California achieved statehood, and was the first and only Latino to hold that role until Tony Campos in 1988.
Historians excavating the site also found pieces of dishes, along with the broken face of a China doll and even buckshot, all of which is on display.
Originally built in 1848, the Castro Adobe boasted a fandango room, which drew neighbors and workers alike to parties that lasted for days.
After the structure was damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, owner Edna Kimbro tried for years to get it restored before selling it to the state in 2002. Itโs now a National Historic Site and a California State Landmark.
โThe Castro Adobe has an amazing story waiting to be told and the day has finally arrived for visitors to experience it,โ said Chris Spohrer, Santa Cruz District Superintendent for State Parks. โWe are so excited to celebrate this decades-long collaborative process to preserve and interpret the Castro.โ
When thousands of Pajaro Valley Unified School District students return to school on Aug. 14, they will likely meet their teachers, pick up armloads of books and greet friends they havenโt seen in weeks.
What they may not notice is the sizable behind-the-scenes transformation that has taken place at the PVUSD district office among cabinet-level positions.
Historically, the district has employed two assistant superintendents, one who oversaw elementary education while the other was charged with middle and high schools.
But the assistant superintendent titlesโone of elementary education and the other secondary educationโfrequently dissuaded otherwise qualified candidates from applying, said Superintendent Heather Contreras.
โPeople might see an elementary title or a secondary title and think, โOh, I taught elementary school, and even though I have great leadership skills or an understanding of comprehensive education, I see that elementary title and think, I can only apply for elementary,โโ she said.
And the plan worked, attracting a qualified pool of applicants, Contreras said.
Worse, separating the elementary and secondary into two separate entities unnecessarily compartmentalized a system that must work together seamlessly, Contreras said.
โOne of the things I really believe in for a school district is that itโs a continuous pre-Kโ12 system,โ she said.
When Contreras started with the district in May, all but one cabinet position was filled with interim employees.
That, she said, was an opportunity to restructure the system.
โIt allowed people to be able to see themselves in different positions,โ Contreras said. โThe old titles were siloing our workers from elementary to secondary.
โI think teaching and learning applies to every human being,โ she added. โWe tend to learn in the same ways. Itโs just the leadership that helps to support people on that journey that seems to matter most.โ
Under the new system, the following are cabinet-level positions:
โข Assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction
โข Assistant superintendent of educational services
โข Assistant superintendent of human resources
โข Director of technology
โข Chief business officer
โข Director of technology
โข Executive director of student support services
My early years were spent in Hollywood, California. We lived under the Griffith Park Observatory. I was a joyous, sprite-like, hyperactive kid. In second grade, I was recognized as a budding artist who excelled at jigsaw puzzles. My teenage years were filled with music, art and bikes. My studies included welding, photojournalism, photography, clothing design and culinary arts.
My favorite invention has always been the bicycle. Riding a bike was like flying. It was freedom, transportation and joy, an emotional full-body experience.
In July 1982, our family moved from Hollywood to Santa Cruz. The next month, I bought a one-way bus ticket back to LA and left a note for my mom. But thatโs a different story for another time.
My first job in Santa Cruz was for the Santa Cruz Sentinel. I delivered the afternoon paper. My second job was at India Joze, busing tables. Later, I worked at the Bagelry, Community Foods, Photo Drive-Up, and various farmers markets selling tropical fruits and bone broth.
Starting in 2007, I became a professional disc golfer and got to travel across the US for world championships, which led to instant community. In 2018, I discovered mountain bike racing and collected a handful of bikes. My favorites were single-speed mountain bikes.
People remember me from Local Talk, a column in Good Times that I wrote for 18 years. During the pandemic, dozens of people came up to me and asked, โWhy arenโt you doing the column anymore?โ I told them free papers are run by advertisement dollars. When businesses close, ad dollars dry up.
In June 2022, I worked four part-time jobs just to live in Santa Cruz.
Early morning, July 1, 2022, I had a motorcycle accident. When the emergency crew found me, I didnโt have a pulse. I was flown by helicopter to Natividad Trauma Center in Salinas. I had suffered a traumatic brain injury and required surgery for multiple skull fractures.
I was placed in an induced coma and intubated for two weeks. A doctor asked my sisters if they wanted to start morphine and discontinue life support.
My sister, Sarah, a local registered nurse responded, โThat is not an option!โ If she had not said that, then you wouldnโt be reading my story right now.
I spent a month at Natividad and the doctors there told my family I was a โMiracle Boy.โ Next, I was transferred to Dominican Hospital, remaining there for 5 1/2 months. The care at Dominican was full of love, truly next-level love.
Matt Scott says he is ready to step into a new role, โperhaps as an inspiration for others who also have suffered from traumatic brain injury.โ
Today, I still have my long-term memories, my sense of humor, my amazing good looks (lol), and now my voice is returning. I am also learning to walk again. Among my many wishes would be improved vision, clearer speech, walking on my own, use of my hands (to cook, to do art, to dress myself, etc.) and to ride a bike again on my own. I am now disabled, legally blind and learning how to walk and talk again.
I am forever grateful for my family, the continued support of my Santa Cruz community and friends all around the world. When the accident happened, my family and friends had prayed for my recovery. My Aunt Victoria sent me these words: โGod says to you, Matthew, โI have restored you. Your old life is left in the mountain, Go and live a new life I have given you.โโ
Itโs been two years since the accident that has changed my life. I feel that I am ready to step into a new role, perhaps as an inspiration for others who also have suffered from traumatic brain injury.
At the same time, I am still an artist, a journalist, a humanitarian and a survivor.
Looking out into our world these days, I am concerned with our politics. And I have a few ideas.
Can we all agree to preserve our democracy this way:
โข Designate the First Saturday in November as a National Holiday.
โข Institute rank choice voting.
โข Abolish gerrymandering.
โข Term limits for all representatives.
โข Dismantle the electoral college: one person, one vote.
โข Repeal Citizens United, money is not free speech.
With the support of my family and community, I know a new life is possible. Being unemployed and disabled for almost 24 months now, I must draw upon my creativity, entrepreneurial spirit and will power to develop a nonprofit that can help me continue to thrive against present and upcoming financial burdens.
What am I up to now?
The following are some endeavors I am working on with support of beloved family and friends:
โข An app that I created called โI Call U Outโโa way to get people, young and old, off their devices and go outside into the fresh air.
โข A podcast interviewing local artists, writers, change makers, musicians, peacekeepers and entrepreneurs.
โข A high-quality book of photographs and artwork that I have created throughout my life.
โข A nonprofit for traumatic brain injury awareness.
โข A gallery and community center, hosting music, art, comedy and various events.
Donations of original artwork are being accepted for an upcoming benefit, launch party and silent auction. If you can, please contribute gift certificates for local small businesses and tickets for upcoming concerts.
Thanks to the unconditional love of everyone reading this. Gratitude and thanks to my mother, Risa, and my sisters, Laura and Sarah, and my extended family, my many loving friends, the unique Cabrillo Community College Stroke Center, local farmers, and the dedicated support from Jove, Jay, Ann Wasserman and my caretakers.
โEvery day in every way, I am getting better and better, and the best is yet to come!โ has been my daily mantra.
Gratitude, goodwill and love are the greatest healers.
Bรฉla Bartรณk, the Hungarian composer. I like that he collected a lot of folk music, and he wrote duets for two violins. I play classical mandolin, and I can play these by sight-reading. In a Budapest museum we saw Bartรณkโs piano, and the keyboard is curved. I love that. Nick Royal, 87, Retired
DALE
Johannes Brahms. Brahms is wonderful. Thereโs a difference in that lighter mood of Bach to Brahms, where thereโs a huge orchestra with lots of instruments. Dale Attias, 71, Retired
CHRIS
Dvoลรกk or Grieg, I donโt know. I like the use of folk melodies and incorporating folk traditions into formal classical music. They both have very good themes that stay with you and stick in your head. Peer Gynt is played to death, but itโs beautiful. Chris Attias, Retired
JOHANNA
In my collection, I have everything by Beethoven, and a lot of Bach. They fit different moods, different things happening in my head, but I would go with Beethoven as my favorite. Johanna Bowen, 82, Retired
RON
Thatโs so easy, itโs Mozart. His music is beautiful. I like most everything he did. I was introduced to him at around 7 or 8. But I love contemporary music tooโI come to the Cabrillo Festival every timeโand I really love jazz. Later this week Iโll be going to Kuumbwa. Ron Emrich, 81, Retired
Less than six months ago, Marisa Abzug and her life/business partner, Josh Taylor, founded J and M Sourdough Bagels, a pickup-based micro-bakery with storefront aspirations.
A practicing licensed marriage/family therapist, Marisa says owning a restaurant had been in the back of her mind for years. After taking a sourdough class on Facebook, she was inspired to level up her bagel game and began making them and posting pictures online.
The idea took off like wildfire, turning into what is now J and M. With a slogan of โelevating the art of sourdough, one delicious bagel at a time,โ they take orders through a virtual store-front with weekly pickup locations in Aptos, Santa Cruz and Felton. Eleven flavors are available, the hands-down best-seller being the everything bagel. Joshโs favorite is the sesame; Marisaโs is the parmesan. Other popular picks include jalapeรฑo cheddar, poppy, and the pretzel-vibed garlic/salt. There are four hand-crafted schmears: garlic/herb, sundried tomato/basil, jalapeรฑo and wild lox. They also offer do-it-yourself sourdough pizza dough and monthly specials like sourdough chocolate chip cookies.
Howโs it been/whatโs next?
MARISA ABZUG: Josh and I are still in awe that weโre doing this and of the overwhelmingly positive reception. Business has been rapidly growing, and the most common question we get is, โWhen will you have a brick-and-mortar storefront?โ The answer to that is when we have acquired enough knowledge and capital, and can find the perfect location. We hope to have a bagel shop in Santa Cruz County within the next year. We want to be a sourdough bagel destination and create a space where everyone can feel safe and seen.
Tell me about the connection between therapy and slinging bagels?
I did a business coaching program where I found out my purpose, and the word that emerged was โnourishment.โ Initially, I thought that meant of mind, but now I know it is mind and body. The skills I use in my therapy practiceโsuch as active listening, use of humor and excellent customer serviceโall lend a hand in our business and Iโve found have been quite complementary.
You may not need a reminder just how astounding octopuses are. Just in case, here are three: their blue blood pumps through three hearts; they can change their skinโs texture, color and pattern instantaneously; and their arms have their own brains so they can multitask better than the most caffeinated office manager.
An upcoming Aug. 11 event at Elkhorn Yacht Club in Moss Landing, a funky fabulous venue geographically smack dab in the center of the coast that rings Monterey Bay, will touch those tentacles, and reach beyond.
The multispecies, multimedia and multidimensional event โLove, Grief, and Octopuses in the Monterey Bayโ promises to โexplore the depths of the Monterey Bay Canyon, andโthrough science and artโlearn how we can hold our climate grief and our awe and love of these beautiful places simultaneously.โ
In other words, profundity befitting a natural wonder dipping deeper than 13,200 feet.
The enlightening elements include speakers (Monterey Bay Research Institute researcher and โoctopus gardenโ pioneer Dr. Christine Huffard, and climate- and mental-health visionary Luke Pustejovsky), creative works (short oceanic films by Santa Cruz artist Kalie Granier and a performance by singer songwriter Brian Wood Capobianchi), and a mesmerizing menu (inspired by event curator/chef/author Maria Finnโs new cookbook Forage. Gather. Feast.)
That menu merits a pause to consider the flavor that awaits guests (with sliding scale donations ranging $75-$250, benefiting Finnโs Institute of Ecosystem Based Living), and anyone who grabs Finnโs cookbook. Some highlights, among many, include from-scratch seaweed butter and smoked anchovy butter with local breads; greens with fresh nori, pickled bladderwrack and wild radish pods; squid and harissa flatbreads; black cod, kombu and wild mushroom chowder; and octopus-shaped trifles with candy cap whipped cream and berries. mariafinn.com
CATCH IF YOU CAN
Last week this column celebrated the abundance of community-supported agriculture options in the Santa Cruz area (aka CSAs; more at goodtimes.sc), and promised word on CSFs, the equivalent subscription service for seafood lovers.
The same home cooking hack applies with fresh produce and fresh catch: Participation helps farmers and fishermen alike navigate the ebbs and flows of an unsteady existence with reliable income, and they reciprocate with value unavailable at super marketsโand insight into tasty local species (complete with recipes).
Iโm grateful to report Greater Santa Cruz has three CSFs, all worth considering: West Cliffโs Ocean2Table (getocean2table.com), Santa Cruz Harbor-based H&H Seafood (hhfreshfish.com) and Moss Landing-centered Real Good Fish (realgoodfish.com), where Maria Finn (see above) once worked.
SUPER SCRAPS
Adoredโand now-shutteredโFrench-inspired Cafe Sparrow of Aptos has a new iteration as its chef-owner Donnie Suesens debuts Food Talk, starting dinner service today (Aug. 7), a farm-driven pop-up at Ulterior (110 Pearl Alley, Santa Cruz)โฆThis Aug. 10 chef Diego Felix of Colectivo Felix dishes the latest Santa Cruz Farmers Market pop-up breakfast flavor- and fund-raising installmentโthe good causes being Market Match food access, The Foodshed Projectโs free educational events at the Felton and Scotts Valley markets, and KERMIT, a collaboration with Santa Cruz Public Libraries to bring a book mobile to pair with farm-fresh produceโmore via santacruzfarmersmarket.orgโฆAug. 10 also brings on Community Bridgesโ ninth annual Farm to Fork Gala at La Selva Beach Clubhouse, give.communitybridges.orgโฆRest in pizza and pasta Roberto โLoliโ Linguanotto, creator of tiramisu, which he says was sparked when he spilled mascarpone into a bowl of eggs and sugar, and went with itโฆThat inspires an anonymous quote to close with: โStressed spelled backward is desserts.โ
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After months of waiting, a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States and all over the world has been achieved as Ether (ETH) officially begins trading in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on U.S. exchanges. The long-awaited development is expected to make room for the wider adoption of Ethereum in institutions....
Two people were shot Thursday night in the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor, and police from several jurisdictions are looking for the suspects.
Watsonville police were among several law enforcement agencies on the scene.
Santa Cruz Police officers found two victims who had been shot.
Both victims received treatment at the scene from fire and AMR paramedics and were then taken to...
Santa Cruz Police cleared Pogonip Open Space, where homeless advocates say some 50 people had been living. The city says the sweep removed about five people, and some 30 abandoned encampments.
Fully restored by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and equipped with displays and multimedia offerings, Castro Adobe is open monthlyโincluding this Sunday, Aug. 11.
When thousands of Pajaro Valley Unified School District students return to school on Aug. 14, they will likely meet their teachers, pick up armloads of books and greet friends they havenโt seen in weeks.
What they may not notice is the sizable behind-the-scenes transformation that has taken place at the PVUSD district office among cabinet-level positions.
Historically, the district has employed...
With a slogan of โelevating the art of sourdough, one delicious bagel at a time,โ Jย andย Mย Sourdough Bagels takes orders through a virtual store-front
The multispecies, multimedia and multidimensional event โLove, Grief, and Octopuses in the Monterey Bayโ promises to โexplore the depths of the Monterey Bay Canyon
