Santa Cruz|News|
Undertow, a Spinning Roller Coaster, Will Replace Hurricane at the Beach Boardwalk
The $5.5 million European-built ride is the only one in Northern California.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
- Santa Cruz, CA
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I've loved journalism and Santa Cruz for as long as I can remember. A New York native schooled in Berkeley, my first stop on the West Coast was the smaller city on the bay–the Monterey Bay–and it was love at first sight.
I learned about what it means to cover a community here and to be part of a running dialogue doing a news talk radio show. My perfect life would be sitting on Pacific Avenue and talking to every person who walks by and discovering their story. And, that's my job, basically. What could be better?
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Santa Cruz|News|
Do You Believe We Landed on the Moon?
Since the death of Neil Armstrong, the cries have risen again, that the moonwalks were faked, similar to the way Ronald Reagan faked the Soviet Union on the Star Wars defense.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Today is the Last Chance to Take a Spin on the Hurricane
There is one week left to ride the 20-year-old roller coaster at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Here's what it looks like from the front car.
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Santa Cruz|News|
Kickstart This: Light a Bike, Build a Lifelong Toy, Have a Steampunk Alphabet Book
Santa Cruzans have posted all kinds of pleas for community support on fascinating inventions and projects.
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Santa Cruz|News|
More Additions on Pleasure Point: What Do You Think?
There was so much complaining that remaking the road and pathway along Pleasure Point would kill the character of the neighborhood. Is it better or worse?
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Santa Cruz|News|
Photo Gallery: High School Football Jamboree at Cabrillo College
Teams in the SCCAL Santa Cruz high conference scrimmaged for 12 minutes at a time and showed their stuff to fans.
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Gilroy, CA|News|
SC County Musician Featured on Clint Eastwood Soundtrack
Colby Pollard and Greg Camp have played in the area for years. Now their song is in the movie "Trouble with the Curve," which comes out Sept. 21.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Silicon Valley Natives Gain Footing in Hollywood
Colby Pollard and Greg Camp's song is in the movie "Trouble with the Curve," which comes out Sept. 21.
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Santa Cruz|News|
5 Things You Don't Want to Miss This Weekend...
....and many of them are FREE!
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Santa Cruz|News|
Fugitive Friday: Wanted Drug Dealer
Also, deputies are looking for a wanted parolee who's been in standoffs with law enforcement officers before.
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Santa Cruz|News|
Live Oak Off-Leash Dog Group Gaining Momentum
This Live Oak group is trying to have the beaches around 20th Avenue declared off-leash for dogs.
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Santa Cruz|News|
Former Santa Cruz Musicians Hit a Homerun on the new Clint Eastwood Soundtrack
Colby Pollard and Greg Camp have played Santa Cruz for years. Now their song is in the movie "Trouble with the Curve," which comes out Sept. 21.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
NOAA Sanctuary Superintendant Refuses to Look Into Ban on Jet Skis for Big Wave Surfers
Surfers are upset with the ban and say that it will cause more of them to die. The Sanctuary staff argues that its job is to protect marine mammals.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
NOAA Sanctuary Superintendant Refuses to Reconsider Ban on Jet Skis for Big Wave Surfers
Surfers are upset with the ban and say that it will cause more of them to die. The Sanctuary staff argues that its job is to protect marine mammals.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Sea Otter Population Growing
Biologists are cautiously optimistic about growth in the threatened species.
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Santa Cruz|News|
Photo Gallery: The Colorful Mosaics on the Soquel Bridge
Here are some collectable copies of the mosaics on the Soquel Avenue Bridge downtown created by Kathleen Crosetti's students at Mission Hill Middle School over the spring.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Jet Skis on the Agenda Thursday in Santa Cruz
Jet skis, or Personal Water Craft, have been a hot topic on the beaches of Santa Cruz and are prohibited by NOAA, despite their use as rescue vehicles for big wave surfers.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Store Owner Wants her Stolen Vintage Dress Back: No Questions Asked
The classic dress was stolen last week from Attilia's Antiques and its owner is sad and frustrated.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
One of the Mars Engineers Featured on TV is From UCSC
Steve Collins has become an Internet sensation thanks to a photo that has him sitting with a guy in a Mohawk and another with 1970s short hair that says they are proof that NASA has a time machine. The crew also got a big call from President Obama this we
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Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
Danny Keith Opens the First Nonprofit Skate and Surf Shop
The entrepreneur and hunger fighter wants to bring charity work to a new generation by enlisting kids who are already passionate about action sports.
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