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California ordered to pause its ‘No-Beard Policy’ on peace officers
(KRON) — A federal court paused the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) “no beard policy” for peace officers this week, claiming the policy did not accommodate peace officers wanting to grow facial hair for religious or cultural reasons. Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) CEO Hussam Ayloush believes these religious observances are “integral parts” […]
BMW R 20 Concept Motorcycle at Villa d’Este
After a long absence, BMW Motorrad has presented a concept motorcycle at the stage of the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d’Este. In addition to the big boxer engine, the brightly-colored tank was the focus of the R 20 roadster. Every summer, the park of Villa d'Este hotel in Cernobbio, on...
Earn money by advising Santa Cruz city and county leaders
County boards and commissions help advise the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. (Marcello Hutchinson-Trujillo — Santa Cruz Local file) SANTA CRUZ >> Have ideas to improve Santa Cruz County? Residents can now apply to have a direct line to Santa Cruz city and county leaders — and get paid a small sum for the privilege.
Delays on Highway 1 likely Sept. 3-5 for pedestrian bridge work
Motorists will experience overnight delays of up to 10 minutes on a section of Highway 1 in Santa Cruz on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 3-5, as work continues on a new pedestrian bridge. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., a single lane of both northbound and southbound Highway 1 will be closed between 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive.
TWO CROW’S NEST VICTIMS CRITICAL, SUSPECT ON THE LOOSE
Nearly three weeks after the Aug. 8 double shooting after a beach party at the Crow’s Nest restaurant rattled the Santa Cruz community, no arrests have been made. Two victims were shot multiple times and remain in critical condition this week. Police have not disclosed a motive behind the brazen attack and are keeping tight-lipped about the details of the investigation.
Busy offseason paying off for hungry ‘Catz squad | PCAL football preview
A good chunk of the returning players for Watsonville High spent a majority of the offseason staying busy. Whether it was on the football field or in the weight room on campus or at Guerrilla Underground Fitness in Watsonville, the grind never stopped. That included senior running back and team...
Capitola Village streets flood to kick off Labor Day Weekend
CAPITOLA, Calif. — The Capitola Village is experiencing some street flooding on Friday morning. Native Santa Cruz shared photos of what a few streets, including Monterey Avenue, looked like after what he said was the result of a pipe burst outside the Britannia Arms Of Capitola. Native Santa Cruz...
San Juan Bautista Mission to commemorate Mexican Independence Day
Information provided by Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Lea este artículo en español aquí. On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Old Mission San Juan Bautista will commemorate Mexican Independence Day with a fiesta from 10:00am to 5:00pm in the historic Olive Grove. Everyone is invited to attend for a day of profound celebration, remembrance and cultural pride.
Storytelling Magic by NextStage Seniors in Santa Cruz
NextStage is a theater and music project for seniors over 50. It includes the latest production, Storytelling: Encounters with Magic. In this episode, we hear from five of the sixteen participants who wrote personal narratives and who will perform them on Saturday the 31st at Actor’s Theater in Santa Cruz. Tickets at the door.
Strategy behind Big Lots’ store closing choices? Placer.ai sees trends
Santa Cruz, Calif. — By studying which stores Top 50 retailer Big Lots is closing, location analytics company Placer.ai found evidence that the discounter is making a move toward recapturing more of its core consumer base. Nationwide, Placer.ai says Big Lots drew visitors from areas with a median household...
Pajaro Valley Unified begins rollout of third-largest community schools grant in California
Students throughout the region are back from summer break, and at Pajaro Valley Unified School District, additional services are coming. Earlier this year, the district received the third-largest grant — $32.8 million — in a statewide program aimed at converting conventional K-12 schools into community schools. There’s no...
Statewide ‘Operation Sticky Fingers’ cannabis retail theft case lands in Santa Cruz County
LIVE OAK — Law enforcement authorities announced details Thursday of a sprawling cannabis dispensary retail theft crime ring bust, a case they said spanned nine counties over nine months. “Just to be clear, we are not talking about shoplifting a couple of packs of THC gummies,” State Attorney General...
Santa Cruz County fentanyl deaths are down, but public health officials express caution about the trend
Fentanyl deaths appear to be on a noticeable downward trend across the county, according to new figures released by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Public health officials point to better collaboration and improved access to overdose-reversal and substance-use treatment medication but caution that it’s too early to declare success in combating the opioid crisis.
Getoor wins major data mining award
Lise Getoor, UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, was honored with the ACM SigKDD Innovation Award. The award recognizes Getoor's outstanding contributions to the field of knowledge discovery in data and data mining, which have had lasting impacts in furthering the theory and development of commercial systems.
Researchers to investigate genetic roots of autism, look for new treatments
A new award from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) will support a team of UC Santa Cruz researchers in exploring the genetic underpinnings of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and investigating possible treatments, in collaboration with teams at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley. ASD affects one in 22...
Mom pleads not guilty to daughter's suspected Santa Cruz fentanyl death
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A Santa Cruz mother pleaded not guilty on Thursday to the murder of her daughter, who died from a drug possibly fentanyl overdose. Korisa Woll, 38, was arrested on July 28 after she showed up at a local hospital with her dead daughter. Santa Cruz Police then responded to the hospital where an investigation was opened.
Housing politics have entered the presidential race, and San Diego YIMBYs are thrilled
Vice President Kamala Harris has made housing production a key talking point in her campaign for president, bringing to the national stage a debate that has been dominating San Diego and California politics for years. "We will end America’s housing shortage," Harris declared in her Aug. 22 speech to the...
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