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Santa Cruz News Roundup: Current Events and Updates in FI

Stay informed about the latest happenings in Santa Cruz County from storm damage to community events.

Donna Maurillo shares comforting chowder recipes, Jack O'Neill Restaurant offers a romantic dinner, and Aptos Friends engage readers in literary activities. Meanwhile, Santa Cruz County officials tackle financial challenges post-winter storms. A depression on Hager Drive prompts closure, and Congressman Panetta praises a homeless studio project. Capitola City Council focuses on housing and infrastructure. Kyle Barker recalls a harrowing icy road incident. Sergio Escobar named head coach at Santa Cruz. Nico Downie shines in basketball, and Santa Cruz Warriors secure another victory. Plus, the controversial downtown redwood tree felling by Santa Cruz City Council.

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Donna Maurillo, Food for Thought | It's time for chowder (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

"In cold, rainy weather, our thoughts turn to soups and chowders;" writes columnist Donna Maurillo. "The warmth inside our tummies makes up for the chill ...

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Quick Bites | Valentine's menu at Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge is offering a fixed-price three-course dinner from 5-9 p.m. on Feb. 14. Appetizers include Covington potato bisque with ...

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Our Community Reads kicks off seventh season with events galore (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Libraries not only create easy access to literature but foster a love of reading through engaging readers in activities. As always, Aptos Friends of the ...

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Santa Cruz County faces financial hurdles in winter storm ... (KSBW The Central Coast)

With winter upon us, Santa Cruz County officials are grappling with the challenge of preparing for storms and addressing lingering damages from previous ...

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Photo | Rain prompts closure of Hager Drive (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

A depression appeared on Hagar Drive at UC Santa Cruz on Monday following heavy rains on Sunday night and Monday morning. UCSC police closed Hagar between ...

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Congressman commends Santa Cruz homeless studios project (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Ahead of a construction groundbreaking predicted for this summer, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta highlighted Tuesday what is set to become Santa Cruz County's ...

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Infrastructure, housing items on tap this week for Capitola City Council (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Housing and infrastructure โ€“ both public and private โ€“ are at the center of this week's meeting for the Capitola City Council.

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Santa Cruz County storm damage (Reverb MSN Music)

Kyle Barker, the driver who lost control of his Jeep on an icy road near Tupelo, Mississippi, last week, reflects on the scary moment that his family said ...

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Sergio Escobar, 35, named head football coach at Santa Cruz, his ... (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Longtime area football assistant Sergio Escobar, 35, who has competed as a semi-pro football player and amateur MMA fighter, loves a challenge and is a ...

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Nico Downie, MVC mow down Greenfield on basketball court | Local ... (Santa Cruz Sentinel)

Nico Downie scored a game-high 20 points, and Monte Vista Christian School's boys basketball team knocked off Greenfield 57-49 in the teams' Pacific Coast ...

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This week in Santa Cruz County business: Local company in ... (Lookout Santa Cruz)

In her weekly column, Jessica M. Pasko covers a big moment for environment-focused local business Climatize, where the project on the current Food Bin site ...

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More than a month in, how has Santa Cruz's oversized vehicle ... (Lookout Santa Cruz)

The City of Santa Cruz has handed out more than 200 citations as part of its controversial overnight parking ban, which took effect Dec. 4.

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Santa Cruz Warriors Secure Fourth Straight Win, Beat Salt Lake City ... (NBA G League)

Guard Kendric Davis led both teams with 26 points and 16 assists. Two-way center Usman Garuba followed closely with 24 points and 14 rebounds, and forward ...

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Santa Cruz City Council votes to cut down 120-foot downtown ... (Lookout Santa Cruz)

A 120-foot redwood tree at the corner of Walnut Avenue and Lincoln Street will meet its end after the Santa Cruz City Council voted to chop it down.

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