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In today's newsletter:

  • Read a moving new poem from Santa Cruz County’s former poet laureate
  • Which Santa Cruz teams are surging as winter sports heat up?

Also on today's calendar: The Santa Cruz Chorale Presents "Christmas with the Chorale" and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 60, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Spy Poetry: Insha'Allah by Danusha Lameris (chestertownspy.org) — Former Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate Danusha Laméris shares a reflective poem about hope, uncertainty, and trusting that plans may unfold “insha’Allah.” The piece also highlights her local ties and national recognition, including major poetry awards and new books. It’s a gentle, contemplative read for Santa Cruz residents heading into the new year.
   

• Cabrillo basketball wins 2025 Andrel Gaines Memorial Classic title in Gilroy (santacruzsentinel.com) — From Cabrillo men’s basketball winning a tournament in Gilroy to Santa Cruz City youth soccer’s State Cup title, local teams are racking up big results. Santa Cruz High’s girls basketball and soccer squads, plus Aptos, MVC, Scotts Valley and SLV teams, all feature with scores and upcoming game times that local fans can mark on their calendars.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Posted from a member of the West Cliif Drive Recreation Coalition.
    Lighthouse Point is eroding faster than we are acting. The caves beneath the point are growing. The rock is thinning. And every major swell narrows… (Nextdoor Westlake Neighbors)
  • Is anyone struggling to afford presents for their children?
    I came on Nextdoor to see if anyone was asking for donations. I’m about to do a yard sale and have collected a lot of toys I can give to families who… (Nextdoor East Morrissey)
  • The Gap, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Pacific Ave-Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz. Apply here.
  • Santa Cruz County Office Of Education posted a job opening for Outdoor Science Instructor, Naturalist - Outdoor Science School in Santa Cruz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Cruz here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Felton's new Ace Hardware to bring jobs and support for residents - Press Banner (pressbanner.com)
  • Planning for the Price of Power - Press Banner Scotts Valley, CA (pressbanner.com)

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