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When Fish Are Free: Hundreds of Salmon Are Now Spawning in Klamath River and Tributaries After Dam Removal Completed

By Dan Bacher Hundreds of fall-run Chinook salmon are now spawning on the Klamath River and its tributaries both above and below the former sites...

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The Hills Are Alive

The Santa Cruz Boardwalk Giant Dipper has drawn over 60 million thrill-seekers to scream while careening around the roller coaster’s hairpin turns. But more than 65,000 motorists a day know that roller coaster ride pales compared to the high-speed, white-knuckle …

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State Water Officials Alarmed at Discovery of Invasive Mussel Species in Port of Stockton

A “significant threat” to the Delta has been discovered in the Port of Stockton.The golden mussel (Limnoperna fortunei), an invasive, non-native freshwater bivalve, was recently discovered in the port by California Department of Water Resources staff while conducting routine operations, …

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Bigfoot Discovery Museum Set to Close

One of Santa Cruz’s signature outposts, the Bigfoot Discovery Museum is set to close pending the sale of land at 5497 Highway 9 in Felton. Owner and museum curator Michael Rugg listed the property for sale Oct. 18, and expects …

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Commercial Crab Fishing Season Delayed Until at Least Nov. 15

The recreational dungeness crab season will open statewide beginning Nov. 2.

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Contagious Diseases Force Temporary Closure of Watsonville Animal Shelter

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter in Watsonville at 580 Airport Blvd. will be closed to the public until at least Oct. 29 after doctors diagnosed cases of canine parvovirus and feline panleukopenia.

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New Weelili Onyenmak Property Helps Protect Endangered Santa Cruz Long-Toed Salamander

With this property acquisition, the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County safeguards critical habitat for this endangered, federally and state-listed species.

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Monarch Butterflies Return

Natural Bridges State Park reclaims its name as visitors celebrate a second bridge formed in the sandstone cliff wall It will be on display during the annual celebration of the anticipated return of thousands of monarchs to the eucalyptus grove.

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New Research Shows Endangered Sperm Whales Are Present in Monterey Bay.

A very large, toothed marine mammal is hanging around our local waters more than we previously thought.

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The Monarchs Are Coming! The Monarchs Are Coming!

Not all who wander are lost.—J.R.R. Tolkien

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Santa Cruz County Fair Opens Wednesday

Last-minute touches are being completed to make way for the Santa Cruz County Fair.

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Rescuers Seek Donations for Wild Horse Rehab

A severely underweight horse (Serif), a wild alpine weanling (Jamaal) and an abused mustang (Willow) have been taken into the care of Canham Farm Horse Rescue, a nonprofit horse rescue and rehabilitation center in Scotts Valley that is asking for …

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Was ‘Whale Bathing' Invented by a Santa Cruzan in Pacifica?

From the bluffs above the waves in San Mateo County, you can watch humpbacks breach—and feel the power of nature.

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Capitola Council Advances Plan for New Off-Leash Dog Park

Nate Bradley and his dog, Raider, stand outside a store in Capitola. An off-leash dog area could be added to Noble Gulch Park. (Tyler Maldonado — Santa Cruz Local)
CAPITOLA >> The Capitola City Council on Thursday advanced a plan …

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All About Sea Otters With PK Hattis

With recent reemergence of otter 841, the surfboard swiping sea critter raised in captivity, I'll be facilitating a panel conversation that includes several sea otter experts and the local photographer whose fateful photos went viral about a year ago.
Otter …

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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Introduces ‘Summer Love’ Pet Adoption Special

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has announced a “Summer Love” pet adoption special to make it easier to bring a new furry family member home. With shelters teeming with adoptable animals, the “Summer Love” special is designed to help as …

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California Monarch and Pollinator Habitat Project Approved

The Ben Lomond Village Alliance (BLVA) California Monarch And Pollinator Habitat Kit project has been accepted into the Pollinator Habitat Monarch Conservation program through the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation in Sacramento. Out of 200 applicants, the BLVA project was …

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