Santa Cruz Sentinel

02/11/2024

Election officers worked on Saturday to prepare various voting sites for the 2024 election. Santa Cruz County voters can cast their ballots at any of the 24 open sites, with hours extending through…

02/11/2024

Climate change adaptation projects launched this month thanks to a recent infusion of $71.1 million in federal funds.

02/11/2024

The UC Santa Cruz men's and women's cross country teams won titles at the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference Championships on Saturday.

The UC Santa Cruz men’s and women’s cross country teams won titles at the Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference Championships on Saturday.

02/11/2024

A kayaker paddles into the Santa Cruz Harbor as pelicans roost on a piece of the dredge mechanism in the channel and people walk along the harbor jetty. Construction of the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor began in 1962 when the United States Congress appropriated $1.6 million for jetty construction and the dredging of the […]

A kayaker paddles into the Santa Cruz Harbor as pelicans roost on a piece of the dredge mechanism in the channel and people walk along the harbor jetty. Construction of the Santa Cruz Small Craft H…

02/11/2024

The Venetian Court Residences in Capitola were built 100 years ago. In 1926, Frank T. Blake acquired some street side units for Venetian Court Motel. During a 1970s renovation by motel owners Lou and Isabel Bartfield, many designs elements were rediscovered and a few added. According to an article

The Venetian Court Residences in Capitola were built 100 years ago. In 1926, Frank T. Blake acquired some street side units for Venetian Court Motel. During a 1970s renovation by motel owners Lou a…

02/11/2024

So many issues today, whether local, state or national, invariably become polarized almost as soon as they arise. We have a long history of our own contentious local issues, whether Greenway or rail, the proposed new library, the height of new buildings, a rebuilt West Cliff Drive with one or two-way traffic, our future water […]

So many issues today, whether local, state or national, invariably become polarized almost as soon as they arise. We have a long history of our own contentious local issues, whether Greenway or rai…

02/11/2024

If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives.

02/11/2024

Soquel's High's football team earned one of the program's all-time great wins Friday, and they made it look rather easy despite facing one of the top program's in the Central Coast Section.

Soquel’s High’s football team earned one of the program’s all-time great wins Friday, and they made it look rather easy despite facing one of the top program’s in the Centra…

02/11/2024

Simple Saturday columns focus on basic technique and logical thinking. Today’s North-South reach 6NT in four rounds of bidding. South’s two hearts — a “reverse” — promises extra strength. (Some pairs, especially those who play a two-over-one response as game forcing, treat it otherwise.) When West leads the ten of clubs, South starts by counting […]

Simple Saturday columns focus on basic technique and logical thinking. Today’s North-South reach 6NT in four rounds of bidding. South’s two hearts — a “reverse” & #8212…

02/11/2024

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Marisol Nichols, 51; David Schwimmer, 58; k.d. lang, 63; Stefanie Powers, 82. Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to implement positive change and make things happen. Incorporate new techniques into your skill set. Being a forerunner in your circle will put you in a good position and enable you to […]

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Marisol Nichols, 51; David Schwimmer, 58; k.d. lang, 63; Stefanie Powers, 82. Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to implement positive change and make things happen.…

02/11/2024

My maternal grandfather’s gold pocket watch, bequeathed to me by my mother, hangs on a hook under a bell jar atop a bookcase in my living room. Its crystal is missing, its face has several nicks and scratches, and it has no hands. Its Arabic numerals are in an elegant font that looks italic, leaning […]

My maternal grandfather’s gold pocket watch, bequeathed to me by my mother, hangs on a hook under a bell jar atop a bookcase in my living room. Its crystal is missing, its face has several nicks an…

02/11/2024

A 24-year-old man suffered multiple stab wound injuries Friday afternoon and police arrested his suspected assailant shortly afterward.

A 24-year-old Watsonville man suffered multiple stab wound injuries Friday afternoon and police arrested his suspected assailant shortly afterward.

02/11/2024

Bride zombie Sierra Laird helped lead a Thrill the World flash mob dance on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz to the music of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” during Halloween night festivities on Thursday.

Bride zombie Sierra Laird helped lead a Thrill the World flash mob dance on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz to the music of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” during Halloween night festivities on …

02/11/2024

"Who stands to gain from renewing the CRE contract?" write 10 members of the local Jewish community in a Guest Commentary for the Sentinel. "The consultant gets another $110,000 to promote their narrative to teachers. Yet Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley school districts developed their Ethnic Studies courses using free state resources, without paying expensive outside consultants."

“Who stands to gain from renewing the CRE contract?” write 10 members of the local Jewish community in a Guest Commentary for the Sentinel. “The consultant gets another $110,000 t…

02/11/2024

Thousands of costumed people strolled and danced to a positive vibe during the annual Halloween night impromptu holiday party on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz Thursday night, some with store-bought or online-purchased costumes but a significant number with products of their imagination and creativity.

Thousands of costumed people strolled and danced to a positive vibe during the annual Halloween night impromptu holiday party on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz Thursday night, some with stor…

02/11/2024

While law enforcement reported encountering no significant violence during Santa Cruz's Halloween revelry Thursday, arrests more than doubled compared to last year's celebration.

While law enforcement reported encountering no significant violence during Santa Cruz’s Halloween revelry Thursday, arrests more than doubled compared to last year’s celebration.

01/11/2024

With the second and last round of pre-election campaign finance disclosure forms filed by Scotts Valley City Council candidates, the campaign supporting Steve Clark reported more contributions than the six other candidates running for three open seats on the governing body.

With the second and last round of pre-election campaign finance disclosure forms filed by Scotts Valley City Council candidates, the campaign supporting Steve Clark reported more contributions than…

01/11/2024

Built in 1878, the Bayview is a 14-room bed and breakfast standing three stories tall at nearly 10,000 square feet. The property was listed for $3.9 million and though he also couldn't disclose the final purchase total, the real estate agent said the accepted offer was above the asking price.

Built in 1878, the Bayview is a 14-room bed and breakfast standing three stories tall at nearly 10,000 square feet. The property was listed for $3.9 million and though he also couldn’t disclo…

01/11/2024

Our Readers Choice voting is live now! Show your support by voting for your favorite Santa Cruz County businesses here and you could win a pair of tickets to an upcoming Santa Cruz Warriors game! www.scsrc2024.com

01/11/2024

The buildings and land was purchased from Alabama-based Medical Properties Trust, a real estate investment trust that acquirers and leases hospital facilities, and was made possible by Measure N which was passed by district voters in March.

The buildings and land was purchased from Alabama-based Medical Properties Trust, a real estate investment trust that acquirers and leases hospital facilities, and was made possible by Measure N wh…

01/11/2024

The documentary on Netflix is engrossing when she's interviewed and unable to bluff through her discomfort. The rest of it is high-end marketing.

The documentary on Netflix is engrossing when she’s interviewed and unable to bluff through her discomfort. The rest of it is high-end marketing.

01/11/2024

One expert said that she expects Thailand to see a surge in destination weddings with q***r couples.

01/11/2024

The talks represent a potentially delicate balancing act for Netflix.

01/11/2024

Bittman is also the author of several books, including, among others, “How to Cook Everything,” “Fish,” and “Food Matters,” which looks at the intersection of diet, personal and planetary health. Extending his franchise to kids made sense.

Bittman is also the author of several books, including, among others, “How to Cook Everything,” “Fish,” and “Food Matters,” which looks at the intersection of diet, personal and planetary health. E…

01/11/2024

Higher hotel prices and a desire for comfort have travelers spending more than ever this holiday season.