Santa Cruz|News|
Shoplifting Suspect Wrestled to the Ground Sunday in Downtown
A 26-year-old security guard fought with the suspect and held him for police.
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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Join a State of the Union Party Tuesday
This Santa Cruz Group is hosting a chance to watch the speech with a group.
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Santa Cruz City Council Online All the Time
First there was Facebook and Twitter, now you've got a chance to socially network with the Santa Cruz City Council 24/7
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Sunday's Chris Rene Show is Sold Out, but can be Streamed for $10
Concert promoter Sure Thing Productions came up with a way to let more people see the budding star.
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Alert Santa Cruz Officer Catches Alleged Tagger in the Act
Officer Eric Coffey saw three people yelling and drinking Saturday morning in a parking lot near Denny's. Then, he saw that they were yelling at a fourth man who was tagging.
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Santa Cruz|News|
GET OUT: All the Chocolate You Can Eat...Need We Say More?
There's also books, poetry, music...
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Gilroy, CA|News|
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|News|
Santa Cruz Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Man for Counterfeiting
Benjamin Espinosa, 48, reportedly had thousands of homemade bills.
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Watsonville, CA|News|
Watsonville Docs Take Little From Drug Makers
Here's a tool to find out what your doctor is accepting from drug companies and to decide if his or her conduct meets your ethical standards.
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Palo Alto, CA|News|
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|News|
Sunset Photo of the Day...Add Yours!
Another glorious evening at Twin Lakes and here's a great PATCH gallery of it from all angles.
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Santa Cruz|News|
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.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz|News|
Mountain Lions Spotted in Pogonip Tuesday Evening
Santa Cruz Police and UCSC Police warned hikers to be careful around the Pogonip, where two lions were spotted.
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Santa Cruz|News|
Viewfinder: The Closest You Can Get To Elephant Seals
The Jan. 28 sessions to view elephant seals for hours at a time at Ano Nuevo State Park are sold out. But you can see the world's most unusual animals up close and personal if you drive three hours south to Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery.
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Santa Cruz|News|
'American Restoration' Stops by the Boardwalk for the next two Wednesdays
This History Channel show about restoring historical items has quickly grown into a Wednesday night hit, following 'Larry the Cable Guy.'
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Santa Cruz|News|
Santa Cruz Police Catch Alleged Burglar Passed Out in his Truck
A passerby flagged down police who found a gun and burglarized items.
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Scotts Valley, CA|News|
Chris Rene Homecoming Show Slated for January 29
The 'X Factor' finalist will play the Santa Cruz Civic Sunday afternoon with his sister Gina Rene and other "surprise" guests.
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Viewfinder: Fun with the Fungus Among Us
There was no likin' for Lichen. The 38th Fungus Fair was all about what you can do with 'shrooms.
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Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
Photos of the Day: 49er Fever Spreads to Soquel
Peru native Jose Rivera sells San Francisco 49er shirts, sweatshirts and some other items, as the team makes the playoffs. The bargain bottom price is $5 for a T-shirt.
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Santa Cruz|News|
Chris Rene Homecoming Show Slated for January 29
Tickets on Sale Wednesday at noon: The 'X Factor' finalist will play the Santa Cruz Civic Sunday afternoon with his sister Gina Rene and other "surprise" guests.
Brad Kava, Patch Staff