Santa Cruz|News|
UPDATE: Soft Opening Off; Dead Archive to Open June 29
The archive keepers will open with some kind of celebration in June, but the details aren't set.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
- Santa Cruz, CA
brad.kava@patch.com
408-656-1519
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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Was it Live or Memorex? The Grateful Dead Movie Felt Live
People danced, sang along, hooted and even lit up something that caused a sweet smell. The second annual Grateful Dead "Meet-up" was a hit in Santa Cruz Thursday.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Gangs and Guns: Police Citizens' Academy Gets Heavy
PART TWO IN A SERIES: The third week behind the scenes of the Santa Cruz Police Department gave us a look behind the paramilitary part of police work and the prevalence of gangs in the city.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
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Dispatches: Santa Cruz Woman Makes First Desk Light From Recycled E-Waste
She worked for big companies for 25 years, and taught classes on being an entrepreneur, but Nancy Wahl-Scheurich's life really changed when she started her own business that reflected her environmental values.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Marijuana is a Chief Factor in the Recent Deaths of Santa Cruz Drivers
The CHP warns that 2011 had no fatalities from alcohol or drugs, but three fatal accidents this March involved marijuana.
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Santa Cruz|News|
Oz Noy Brings Sounds of Yes, Black Sabbath and King Crimson to Jazz in Santa Cruz
This was no stodgy jazz concert. In fact, this didn't just push the envelope. It burned it, stamp and all.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
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Not Blues, but Twisted Blues Will Rock the House Monday at Kuumbwa
Oz Noy will open some ears Monday and if you haven't heard of the oddly-named guitarist, you will.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Sitar Trek: Ashwin Batish Takes Kuumbwa Into Space Fusion (with video)
The Indian sitarist whose music knows no bounds gave a tremendous show Saturday night in Santa Cruz.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Sheriff's Deputies Catch Alleged Aptos Burglars
A car and foot chase capped off the pursuit of two suspected thieves.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Santa Cruz Mission State Historical Park is Saved
More than 150 volunteers took a break from painting, weeding, trimming and fixing up the Mission to hear the news Saturday.
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Readers' Choice: Jerry's Sporting Goods Wins Hearts of Sports Fans
The store, which every week donates money from its batting cages to Bryan Stow's family, won for best sporting goods store.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Meet a Presidential Candidate in Santa Cruz Saturday
Rocky Anderson, the former liberal mayor of a conservative town, Salt Lake City, will be stumping for his presidential campaign through Santa Cruz Saturday for the newly-formed Justice Party.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Los Gatos, CA|News|
Should Laurel Curve Stay Closed Off?
After a spate of accidents, Caltrans has put up barriers along Laurel Curve, where on April 11, 2012 there was another major accident.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Announces Free Summer Concert Schedule
Two shows every Friday night, lots of hits and all free.
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Santa Cruz|News|
TONIGHT: Grateful Deadheads Have Second Annual Movie Meetup April 19
The Regal Cinema 9 downtown will show a movie of a Grateful Dead concert from Alpine Valley in 1989. Expect it to sell out.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Ashwin Batish is a Sitar-Powered Star
The Santa Cruz sitar player celebrates the release of his newest CD Saturday at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center. (With Video at right)
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Got Some Millions Burning a Hole in Your Pocket? Some Great Properties to See and Buy
They are advertising the best beachfront prices in years. OK, they are almost $6 million. But that's with a healthy markdown.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
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Should Laurel Curve Stay Closed Off?
After a spate of accidents, Caltrans has put up barriers along Laurel Curve, where Wednesday there was another major accident. Is this the best solution?
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Scotts Valley, CA|News|
Should Laurel Curve Stay Closed Off?
After a spate of accidents, Caltrans has put up barriers along Laurel Curve, where Wednesday there was another major accident. Is this the best solution?
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
