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Patch Wants to Know: Where is the Best Place for a Romantic Valentine's Dinner?
Now, before reservations are full, this is your chance to let readers know where they should go, and why?
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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Santa Cruz Police Catch Early Morning Thief Stealing $1,500 of Bikes
The suspect was arrested around 7 a.m. Thursday.
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Can You Identify These People?
Santa Cruz Police are asking for help finding a woman who used a credit card stolen in a home burglary.
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UCSC Scientists Help Find a New Giant, Earth-Like Planet
Located 22 light years away, the planet is one of three that could be habitable.
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Group Protests Highway 1 Widening Project
The banner was hung from the LaFonda Overpass before the early morning commute.
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SCFD Gets New Solar, Environmentally-Friendly Aerial Truck
The federal government picked up $657,000 or 80 percent of the cost.
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Coupon Deals for Valentine's Day
Here are some online and in person deals for the coming holiday
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Harmonica Blowout Blows Out Moe's Alley
Artists from across the country landed in Santa Cruz to pay homage to the most successful selling blues harmonica player ever, Little Walter Jacobs.
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Website Tries to Solve Neighborhood Problems Fast
Not just potholes: problems in Santa Cruz include hit and runs on animals, trucks sneaking through neighborhoods, bad streetlights and poorly marked pedestrian crosswalks.
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Jackie Greene Packed the Catalyst Saturday
The 31-year-old troubadour drew an all-age crowd. Sorry for the Droid audio...you can post a better one if you have it!
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His Life's Dream Came True: Chris Rene's Santa Cruz Homecoming
Fans lined up at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and the new star didn't disappoint. See video and photos here.
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Fugitive Friday: Have you Seen These Folks Out and About?
Here's who the cops have warrants on...drop a dime and they'll do some time.
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Behind the Scenes at the Boardwalk: New Building Means Fun For Employees Too
You go there for fun, but for 1,600 employees the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a place to work. Here's what they see.
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Man Wanted for Stealing His Own Car
CHP impounded his car after an alcohol arrest; he reportedly stole it from the tow yard.
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How Much Does Your Doctor Take from Drug Companies?
Local doctors have taken at least $60,000 from drug companies over the last three years for meals, trips and lectures, according to ProPublica.
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GET OUT: NY, LA, SF Can't Beat the Music in Santa Cruz This Weekend
Surreal and real music all weekend.
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How Much Does Your Doctor Take from Drug Companies?
Here's a tool to find out what your doctor is taking and to decide if his or her conduct meets your ethical standards.
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Santa Cruz Firefighters Save House After Dryer Fire
Firefighters said there was $15,000 of damage, but $700,000 of house saved.
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The White House will Answer 5 Quesions from Patch Readers
The president or a staff member will submit video answers, such as the ones below. Submit yours here.
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