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New California Bill Would Block Trans Females From Playing in Girls’ Sports

01/14/2025

A new bill would remove the right of California’s female transgender athletes in to participate in high school sports teams that match their gender identity.

North Highway 1 Closures On September 8 for Ironman 70.3

08/28/2024

Highway 1 between Western Drive in Santa Cruz and Pigeon Point Road in San Mateo County will be closed on parts of September 8 to make way for the biking leg of the 70.3 Santa Cruz triathlon.

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Veteran Pacifica Surfers Hope Artificial Reef Can Quash the Need for a Beach-Destroying Seawall

Former Surfrider president and his allies propose an offshore reef to protect Sharp Park Beach—and create a nice wave for surf competitions.

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Excitement Builds for San Lorenzo Valley High’s Homecoming Parade, Game

On Friday, Oct. 25, downtown Felton will play host to the San Lorenzo Valley High School (SLVHS) Homecoming Parade beginning at 3:45pm.

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Santa Cruz Pump Tracks Bring Mountain Biking to the City

These parks let MTB and BMX riders of all ages practice their skills and get some air—without even pedaling.

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Santa Cruz Resident Captures Silver Medal at Paris Games | 2024 Summer Olympics

Haley Batten placed ninth in the women’s mountain bike event three years ago at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Aptos Native Nikki Hiltz Advances to 1500 Semifinals | 2024 Olympics Roundup

Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advanced to the women’s 1500-meters semifinals after they placed third in their preliminary heat at Stade de France on Aug. 6.

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Everlyn Kemboi Captures 52nd Wharf to Wharf Women’s Division Title

Everlyn Kemboi glanced behind her shoulder once moments just before covering her face as she came storming down Cliff Drive in Capitola to win Sunday morning’s Wharf to Wharf women’s division race.

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Wharf to Wharf Returns to Full Capacity With 16k Participants

For the first time in what seems like a very long time, this weekend’s 52nd running of the Wharf to Wharf Race is back to its normal capacity limit.

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New City Looms in South of Laurel Area Plan

A bustling neighborhood and a new 3,200-seat arena for the Santa Cruz Warriors are part of a plan to transform Downtown Santa Cruz in the coming years.

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Inside the Plan to Expand Downtown Santa Cruz

Spruce Street could close to vehicles from Pacific Avenue to the San Lorenzo River levee as part of a proposed Santa Cruz Downtown expansion plan. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local)
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Mountain Biking Santa Cruz County’s San Vicente Redwoods

Newish MTB-accessible trails wind through carefully protected wildlife habitat and thoughtful interpretive exhibits in the footprint of the CZU fire.

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