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June 18, 2021

Father, Son Leaders in Fire, Police Departments

Watsonville Fire Chief Rudy Lopez and his son, Watsonville Police Sgt. Rudy Lopez Jr. say they love working in the town in which they grew up.

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June 11, 2021

Former Tech Engineer Launches New Food Venture, Mala’s Spices

A search for a new career brought Bapcha Murty back to his childhood.

June 4, 2021

Zinnia’s opening second location at Scotts Valley Hangar project

Home by Zinnia’s is the latest addition to The Hangar at Skypark

April 28, 2021

UCSC Luminary, Institute of Marine Sciences Founder William Doyle Dies

Doyle was a founding faculty member when UCSC opened in 1965

March 16, 2021

Carl Gooding’s Quest to Shape A Sustainable, Inclusive Surfing World

Gooding brings a waste-not maker’s ethos to his Dawn Patrol Surfboards

March 2, 2021

Remembering Santa Cruzan John Tuck, Larger Than Life

Tuck was dedicated to making sure children were in safe homes for the county

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January 12, 2021

Singer-Songwriter Katie Ekin Returns to Santa Cruz and to Making Music

Writing process helped her work through emotions around a move and breakup

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January 12, 2021

Colectivo Felix Partners with Great Plates to Bring Seniors Delicious Meals

Plus, Pizzeria Avanti asks for community support amid pandemic

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December 29, 2020

Claire Braz-Valentine Honored for Work with Writers in California Prisons

Braz-Valentine helped prisoners find their literary voices

December 28, 2020

Miches and Ceviches Grows From Humble, Online Beginnings

Food trailer serves Mexican seafood dishes and unique michelada mix

December 10, 2020

Owners of La Perla in Watsonville Living Their ‘American Dream’

Couple launched La Perla to highlight their love of their native cuisine

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December 1, 2020

After His Cancer Diagnosis, Jory Post Wrote Another Novel

Post’s new 'Pious Rebel' puts his virtuosity on full display

November 24, 2020

Freeing the Poems of Santa Cruz’s ‘Pete the Poet’

Peter McLaughlin’s poems live on with new book

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