Vaccinating Kids + Mom Denies Attempted Murder + Tech CEO Killing Case Latest

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Courtney Teague, your host of the Santa Cruz Daily.

First, today's weather:

More clouds than sun. High: 69 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Santa Cruz:

1. Santa Cruz mother pleads not guilty to attempted murder (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
2. Turkey Trots In Santa Cruz And Beyond: Your Guide To The Best Runs In 2021 (Santa Cruz Patch)
3. The 6th Annual Capitola Plein Air Competition in Photos (Good Times Weekly)
4. Santa Cruz landlords being asked to open doors for unhoused (KSBW Monterey)
5. County planners move Seacliff Village hotel project on without environmental report (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
6. With final regional vote, it’s go time for Santa Cruz County elementary vaccine efforts (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
7. Defendants to stand trial in Santa Cruz entrepreneur murder case (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

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Today in Santa Cruz:

• Waves & Wildlife 2021 Virtual Awards Ceremony & Celebration (12:00 AM)
• Movement, Meditation, and Spiritual Blessings at the Harbor (3:00 PM)
• Unbound: The Life and Legacy of Asian American Community Historian Judy Yung (3:00 PM)
• Educator MAH Mixer (4:00 PM)
• Fall Play "Arsenic and Old Lace" - Harbor High School (7:30 PM)
• The Fab Four - Rio Theatre (8:00 PM)

Santa Cruz Patch Notebook

• Santa Cruz Police: "🛑 CROSSING GUARDS Needed - IMMEDIATE OPENINGS ⚠️ Are you looking for part-time work that can make a difference in your community? SCPD is in immediate need of filling open positions as School Crossing Guards. Our crossing guards range f..." (Facebook)
• Santa Cruz SPCA: "We have found ourselves in a bit of a stinky situation.....we need dog poop bags! 💩 If you could spare some rolls of doggie bags, we could really use 'em. 🐶 You can drop them off in our big blue donation bin outside our front doors 7 d..." (Facebook)
• Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks: "🌟Learn about traditional processes for making food! 🌟California State Parks Ranger and Naturalist Alex Tabone will lead the Indigenous Relationships with Coastal Prairie Plants Native Food Demonstration on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m...." (Facebook)
• Santa Cruz Rotary Club: "Condolences to the family of our beloved caterer, Mickey Phelps, who passed away Monday. We will miss her energy, humor, love, and engaging French accent." (Facebook)
• Santa Cruz Fire Department: "Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7. ‼️It’s a perfect time to check your smoke alarms when you change the clock.‼️ ⚠️Two-thirds of home fire deaths result from broken smoke alarms. ⚠️Smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10-year ..." (Facebook)

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— Courtney Teague

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Santa Cruz Daily? You can contact me at courtney.teague@patch.com.