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Santa Cruz, California · Santa CruzFive 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 …See the Story
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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Watsonville · WatsonvilleWATSONVILLE — Brian Shab, San Jose’s assistant chief of police, is ready for his next assignment over the hill. He has been promoted to Watsonville’s police chief and is expected to begin in his new position in early 2026. The city of Watsonville announced Shab’s promotion Tuesday. He will be succeeding Jorge Zamora who retired at the end of August after 34 years with the department and three as chief. “Chief Shab brings extensive experience in …See the Story
Watsonville Taps San Jose Assistant Chief Brian Shab for Police Chief
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