🌱 Santa Cruz Daily: Library Measure On Ballot + CORE Investments

Hello, friends. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 72 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories in Santa Cruz today:

1. Santa Cruz to Include Library Measure on November Ballot, Pogonip Cleanup Approved | Good Times (Good Times)
2. County’s CORE Investments to fund 57 public service programs out of 127 that applied (Lookout Santa Cruz)
3. Santa Cruz's flavored tobacco ban: County now leads the state in latest regulations (Lookout Santa Cruz)
4. Cal Fire unit chief warns busy fire season ahead for Santa Cruz County (The Mercury News)
5. First probable case of monkeypox diagnosed in Santa Cruz County resident (KSBW Monterey)
6. First Probable Case of Monkeypox Reported in Santa Cruz County (NBC Bay Area)
7. Santa Cruz OKs Pogonip meadow cleanup start (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
8. Big Basin Redwoods State Park Partially Reopening In July (Santa Cruz Patch)
9. Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter GM Leaving After 12 Years (Patch)
10. Weekender: A quintessential Santa Cruz day, B9 fetes the Fourth and clockspotting (Lookout Santa Cruz)

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Today in Santa Cruz:

• Introduction to Taiko - Watsonville Taiko Group (10:00 AM)
• Free 'Sing 2' Movie At The Beach 2022: Boardwalk, Santa Cruz (9:00 PM)
• Strange Weather: Contemporary Art from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation (12:00 AM)
• When We Paint Our Masterpiece: The Art of the Grateful Dead Community (12:00 AM)
• Marathon in a Month Challenge - University of California Santa Cruz-Training Events (12:00 AM)
• July Is! - Santa Cruz City (12:00 AM)
• Sunset State Beach: Little Rangers - Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park (1:00 PM)
• New Brighton State Beach: Little Rangers (1:00 PM)
• New Brighton State Beach: Junior Rangers (3:00 PM)
• Sunset State Beach: Junior Rangers - Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park (3:00 PM)
• FREE Movies on the Beach - 07/01/2022 (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Santa Cruz Skateboards: "Classic or Wave Dot, which are you rocking? New styles from @santacruzwmns are now available ✨ Tap in for more info! 📸: @instapizzle #SantaCruzOriginal" (Santa Cruz Skateboards via Instagram)
• Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office: "Congratulations to our newest deputies who graduated the academy today.💙 We are happy to introduce Deputy Fish, Deputy Lopez, Deputy Gaither and Deputy Herrera-Amezcua! They will soon start their Field Training Program -- which lasts se..." (Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office: "Help us get these photos to their rightful owners! After a search warrant served in the Bay Area in relation to a car burglary on the North Coast, deputies found a number of SD Cards containing precious memories that we are sure some fam..." (Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter: "We are thrilled Kahlua’s mom came to the Shelter today and found her!🎉🥳 Kahlua (a conure) went missing on 6/22 and the finder turned her into the Shelter the next day. Kahlua’s mom posted to social media and someone directed her to our..." (Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• City of Santa Cruz Public Works: "🚴🚶👩‍🦽 Construction of Coastal Rail Trail Segment 7, Phase II is scheduled to begin in mid-July! Celebrate this groundbreaking with us on Thursday, Aug. 11, 12:15 -12:45 p.m. at La Barranca Park, 700 Bay St, near California Ave. We ho..." (City of Santa Cruz Public Works via Facebook)
• Santa Cruz City Government: "Construction of Coastal Rail Trail Segment 7, Phase II is scheduled to begin in mid-July! Celebrate this groundbreaking with us on Thursday, Aug. 11, 12:15 -12:45 p.m. at La Barranca Park, 700 Bay St, near California Ave. We hope to see ..." (Santa Cruz City Government via Facebook)
• Santa Cruz Fire Department: "MDA Fill The Boot this Friday, sponsored by Santa Cruz Firefighters Local 1716 ✅July 1st ✅Municipal Wharf Entrance ✅0900 – 1700hrs #santacruzfiredepartment #santacruzfire #filltheboot #mdafilltheboot" (Santa Cruz Fire Department via Facebook)
• Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries: "Architect's rendering of the Children's area of the planned Santa Cruz downtown branch library. What is this project? The City Council-approved Library Mixed-Use Project includes these important elements: ✓ A modern library with resource..." (Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries via Facebook)
• Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries: "Another view of the Children's area for the planned Santa Cruz Downtown Branch Library. The space is designed to be engaging and aims to promote a love for books and reading. Read about this exciting mixed-use project at cityofsantacruz...." (Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries via Facebook)
• Santa Cruz City Schools: "We have openings for a Playground Recess Coach at Gault Elementary and Westlake Elementary. These roles offer 15 hours per week, and 9 months per year. If you or someone you know would be interested in these positions, please use the fol..." (Santa Cruz City Schools via Facebook)
• UCSC Libraries: "Katie Ligmond (visual studies) created this digital exhibit from Latinx authors, artists, publishers, and communities to showcase, analyze, and compare them. The materials are all from the UCSC Special Collections & Archives. To see more..." (UCSC Libraries via Facebook)
• Santa Cruz City Schools: "SAVE THE DATE - SCCS will be hosting its annual Job Fair on July 26th from 5:00-7:00pm at Harbor High School. Please bring an updated resume and be prepared for interviews on-site. If you or someone you know would be interested in our po..." (Santa Cruz City Schools via Facebook)
• UCSC Libraries: "CART fellow Jazmin Benton (visual studies) has created a digital exhibit showcasing the experiences of Black studies at UCSC from its establishment to present day. Titled, "See You When I See You..." you can see more here: https://whenis..." (UCSC Libraries via Facebook)
• UCSC Libraries: "This image, taken in 1967, depicts an unidentified staff member creating catalogue cards at McHenry Library. Could you identify her? She looks awfully busy! To see more, go to: https://digitalcollections.library.ucsc.edu/collections/g732..." (UCSC Libraries via Facebook)
• Santa Cruz County Parks Department: "July Is Parks & Recreation Month! We have so much fun planned this month! ALL FREE! For the month of July, we will be posting weekly with fun and free opportunities for you to enjoy at your county parks and facilities! For more informati..." (Santa Cruz County Parks Department via Facebook)
• Santa Cruz County Parks Department: "Join us for FREE Recreation Swim, Monday July 4th from 1-4pm. Hot dogs, chips, and refreshments will be sold. First come, first served." (Santa Cruz County Parks Department via Facebook)
• City of Santa Cruz Public Works: "♻ Clean cardboard boxes are recyclable; some of the packing material that often comes with them is not. Learn more in our short video." (City of Santa Cruz Public Works via Facebook)
• Santa Cruz County Parks Department: "Únase a nosotros para la natación recreativa GRATIS, el lunes 4 de julio de 1 a 4 p. m. Se venderán Hot dogs, sabritas y refrescos. Primero llegado, primero servido." (Santa Cruz County Parks Department via Facebook)
• Santa Cruz County Parks Department: "Join Mall Walkers participants and stretching class for health, fitness and FUN! Stop by the food court entrance at the Capitola Mall. $25 annual fee. https://scparks.com/Home/FindaProgram/Recreation/ActiveAdults.aspx" (Santa Cruz County Parks Department via Facebook)
• Santa Cruz County Parks Department: "¡Únase a los participantes de Mall Walkers y clase de estiramiento para la salud, el estado físico y la DIVERSIÓN! Pase por la entrada del patio de comidas en el Capitola Mall. Cuota anual de $25. https://scparks.com/Home/FindaProgram/Re..." (Santa Cruz County Parks Department via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East Morrissey: "I’ve let my sock collection get a bit out of hand…. - Anyone know where I can donate used socks, if there is such a thing?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westlake Neighbors: "Advice about tree trimming? - I’ve used Davey, but is there someone good and cheaper?" (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Dan Shalin

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