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Supervisors Prepare for Phase 2 of Corridor Project

By Jon Chown The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors took an initial step on Phase 2 of the Watsonville-Santa Cruz Corridor Program by approving a request fSanta Cruz, California · Santa Cruz Read Article

Federal cuts could equate to $54 million financial hole in Santa Cruz County in coming fiscal year

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SANTA CRUZ — Santa Cruz County leaders will have to confront a budgetary hole worth tens of millions of dollars next fiscal year as impacts from a federal spending bill continue to surface. Local administrators told the county Board of Supervisors at its final meeting of 2025 that sweeping cuts contained within H.R. 1 will equate to an estimated general fund financial loss of $15 million to $54 million in fiscal year 2026-27. “There is absolutel…Santa Cruz, California · Santa Cruz Read Article

9 Northern California Hotels + Inns We Loved in 2025

As 2025 winds down, we’re reflecting on the year—the places we visited, what we saw, the meals we shared, the memories we made, and of course, where we stayed. Take a look below at the California hotels we loved best this year—just in time to add making a reservation to your 2026 New Year’s resolutions. La Bahia Hotel, Santa CruzI was told on my initial tour that the theme at the La Bahia Hotel is “traveling the world,” with different global inf…Santa Cruz, California · Santa Cruz Read Article

US scientists take key step in pursuit of next-gen energy source: 'Diamond sensors'

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University of California researchers won $555,000 to build detection equipment from lab-made diamonds, with the purpose of tracking reactions inside fusion power plants. According to Interesting Engineering, the UC Santa Cruz team received this funding through an $8 million, three-year program supporting fusion research across California universities. They're designing detectors that withstand environments too harsh for typical instruments. Fusi…Santa Cruz, California · Santa Cruz Read Article

The “surfer’s paradox” is that their boards can harm the oceans they cherish. A new process is helping to change that.

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Five years ago, Patricio Guerrero was surfing the rolling waves of Santa Cruz when the leash on his board broke, sending it flying into a nearby cave and shattering its nose. As Guerrero worked on repairs, he was shocked at how much plastic waste was building up beside him. When the board was fixed, he loaded the plastic into the blue recycling bin outside of his house, but the next morning the bin had not been emptied. The city recycling plant …Santa Cruz, California · Santa Cruz See the Story

Passerby outraged after catching man's shocking act in beloved US nature area: 'I hope someone sent this to the police'

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When visiting the great outdoors, it's common practice to leave no trace of your presence to avoid damaging the environment — clearly, this graffiti artist didn't get the memo. People go on a nature trip to get some fresh air and escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Therefore, one thing nobody wants to see in the middle of the remote wilderness is a badly designed graffiti tag sprayed across a rock. However, that's precisely what one Reddit…Environment · Santa Cruz Read Article

Restrictions for recreational crabbers ease in January

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Brothers find cave entrance called 'hell hole' and decide to crawl inside, unaware of what waited for them at the bottom

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Two brothers who run a YouTube channel called the Action Adventure Twins went to explore a cave in Santa Cruz, California. The cave is called Hell Hole Cave, and it sits in a wooded area away from most people. The name alone would make most people think twice, but the brothers decided to go inside anyway. Getting into the cave is not easy. The opening is very small, almost like a mailbox slot. According to Lad Bible, the brothers had to squeeze …YouTube · Santa Cruz Read Article

Thousands without power following first of two holiday storms

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Looking for ways to entertain out-of-town visitors over the holidays? Here are 11 ideas to explore

We’ve compiled a list of unique experiences for visitors this holiday season, both indoors and outdoors, from the Coastside to the Santa Cruz Mountains. The post Looking for ways to entertain out-of-town visitors over the holidays? Here are 11 ideas to explore appeared first on The Almanac.Santa Cruz, California · Santa Cruz Read Article

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Supervisors Prepare for Phase 2 of Corridor Project

Federal cuts could equate to $54 million financial hole in Santa Cruz County in coming fiscal year

9 Northern California Hotels + Inns We Loved in 2025

US scientists take key step in pursuit of next-gen energy source: 'Diamond sensors'

The “surfer’s paradox” is that their boards can harm the oceans they cherish. A new process is helping to change that.

Passerby outraged after catching man's shocking act in beloved US nature area: 'I hope someone sent this to the police'

Restrictions for recreational crabbers ease in January

Brothers find cave entrance called 'hell hole' and decide to crawl inside, unaware of what waited for them at the bottom

Thousands without power following first of two holiday storms

Looking for ways to entertain out-of-town visitors over the holidays? Here are 11 ideas to explore

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Supervisors Prepare for Phase 2 of Corridor Project

Federal cuts could equate to $54 million financial hole in Santa Cruz County in coming fiscal year

9 Northern California Hotels + Inns We Loved in 2025

US scientists take key step in pursuit of next-gen energy source: 'Diamond sensors'

The “surfer’s paradox” is that their boards can harm the oceans they cherish. A new process is helping to change that.

Passerby outraged after catching man's shocking act in beloved US nature area: 'I hope someone sent this to the police'

Restrictions for recreational crabbers ease in January

Brothers find cave entrance called 'hell hole' and decide to crawl inside, unaware of what waited for them at the bottom

Thousands without power following first of two holiday storms

Looking for ways to entertain out-of-town visitors over the holidays? Here are 11 ideas to explore

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