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Santa Cruz County Bulletin Board


Bulletin Board

Announcements and observations from around the Santa Cruz region.
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Sept. 25, 2023

Jason Scorse – Court

In light of the recent Supreme Court decisions, Jason Scorse warns, "Don't let them fool you." Photo courtesy Phung Touch.

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Sept. 25, 2023

What Dreams Have to Say about Reality with Tina Tau

Is waking life really a kind of theater which we make up along the way? The transformative potential of dreamwork, today with author and certified dreamworker, Tina Tau. Tina shares a dream in whi...

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Sept. 25, 2023

Book Artist Felicia Rice on her Evolution as an Artist

Book artist Felicia Rice, UCSC emeritus professor and longtime former resident of Santa Cruz County, joins host Suki Wessling on The Babblery to talk about her life as an artist, a mom, and a comm...

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Sept. 25, 2023

When and How to Use Audiobooks for Your Developing Reader

by Suki Wessling Professor at Athena's Academy I wrote some thoughts on lexile levels for my Book Explorers' parents today. Hello parents, I am always looking for ways to make [...]

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Sept. 25, 2023

Beachside Bliss: Rio Del Mar

Just minutes from Aptos, head to Rio del Mar to explore culinary delights while soaking in the beachside bliss!Β 

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Sept. 24, 2023

MUSIC FOR ABOLITION: Terri Lyne Carrington Brings Social Justice to 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival

Interview by John Malkin Terri Lyne Carrington is a jazz drummer, educator and author who grounds her projects in feminism, spiritual liberation and the movement to abolish prisons and police. Her...

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Sept. 24, 2023

A Visit with Senator John Laird

Fresh off the recent legislative session in Sacramento, Senator John Laird answers listener questions and talks about a range of issues concerning local residents, from fire insurance to climate c...

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Sept. 24, 2023

Anger, Fear & Democracy

Probably the angriest I've been in many years, was when I felt like I had to defend the integrity of my Burning Man camp. I'm not done apologizing to folks for how I did this (I truly was misguide...

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Sept. 23, 2023

September 20 – 26, 2023

Highlights this week: Bratton...UCSC rankings and status, Munching with Mozart concerts.Greensite...on heritage tree loss and the appeal process. Steinbruner...Pajaro River problems, Cummings vs. ...

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Protests Planned in Advance of Ron DeSantis Visit to Salinas

Florida Governor and Republican Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis will be visiting Salinas on September 28 to attend a high-price fundraiser hosted by Salinas ag-industry leaders at an undisclos...

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Sept. 23, 2023

Weekly Review September 24 – October 1

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, September 23 at 11:00 am. Meeting status changes will be updated as they are announced throughout the week, here on the S...

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Sept. 22, 2023

Gratitude

Santa Cruz Mountain Sol Festival organizers say they raised thousands of dollars over the weekend to support a pair of local groups who helped make the event a resounding success. Santa Cruz Derby, a local roller derby group, and Santa Cruz County Long Term Recovery Group, an organization that helps residents affected by wildfire, will get thousands each.

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A milestone from Press Banner

Sept. 22, 2023

Congratulations

The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau’s 46th Annual Apple Pie Baking Contest was held at the Santa Cruz County Fair on Sept. 13. There were almost 40 apple pie entries, and winners were selected for each of the three divisionsβ€”Youth, Adult and Masters. Rowena Bacher, of Scotts Valley, took the top overall prize.

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Sept. 22, 2023

All About Open Studios 2023

Open Studios is right around the corner and,Β  for art lovers, October is a month to celebrate, discover, and visit the rich community of artists of this region. Joining host Christine Barrington o...

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Appeal Aims to Protect California’s Pine Mountain, Reyes Peak From Massive Logging Project

LOS ANGELES, September 19, 2023 β€” Conservation groups filed an appeal today asking the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to cancel a controversial logging and vegetation clearing project atop Pine...

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Civil Rights Groups Warn UCSC Attempts to Censor Pro-Palestine Scholarship May Violate Federal Laws

On Wednesday, Palestine Legal and the Center for Constitutional Rights wrote to the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) warning them to cease attempts to unlawfully censor the upcoming Ins...

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Sept. 21, 2023

Marco Poehner – Wat Do Teachers Do?

Marco Poehner, a teacher, gives a smart answer to a simple question. Photo courtesy of Fauxels.

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Southern Sea Otters to Retain Federal Protection

Oakland, Calif., September 19, 2023 – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced on Tuesday that southern sea otters will remain protected under the federal Endangered Species Act. The d...

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Sept. 21, 2023

Fall and Winter Hikes

As thermometers and leaves drop, crisp air and leaves beckon us outside to appreciate a different side of the Santa Cruz mountains’ wild beauty - colorful leaves, sparkling creeks, migrating birds...

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Sept. 20, 2023

Sally Grey – Home

Saly Grey reflects on the meaning of home. Photo courtesy of Kelly.

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Sept. 20, 2023

How to Bully-Proof Your Kids for Life

Arm your kids with the right tools, and you’ll empower them against bulliesβ€”and stop them becoming one themselves Joanna Moorhead, The Guardian What is bullying? It’s a sustained pattern of [...]

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Sept. 20, 2023

Our podcasts have gone missing!

Friends of Sustainability Now! Our podcast archive server has crashed and we don't know whether it can be resurrected.Β  Meanwhile, if you are seeking specific shows, or just want to browse, you ca...

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Sept. 20, 2023

KSQD Temporary Outage

We regret to inform you that KSQD is experiencing an outage due to equipment failure. Some of our podcast streams may not be available. Please stick with us, and donate at KSQD.org to help us get ...

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Sept. 20, 2023

Artificial vs. Natural Intelligence

At this week's Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board accepted a status report on development of an Artificial Intelligence Appropriate Use Policy for County employees. The Staff Report states: "...

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Sept. 20, 2023

West Coast Premiere of Maria Gaspar: Compositions

UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences Presents Imagining What Can Be Built From the End Of Incarceration Read More

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Sept. 20, 2023

Kidpower’s Bullying Solutions for All Ages

Read this introduction to Kidpower's Extensive Expertise on Bullying, however it is but the tip of the resources Kidpower offers. After reading it go here to learn about all Kidpower [...]

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Sept. 19, 2023

Open Studios Hot Spots County Guide

Seasoned art enthusiast or a newcomer to the scene, Open Studios offers a unique opportunity to connect with artists, witness their creative processes, and purchase art directly from the source.

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11/2 Naturalist Night | Animals Underground: The Burrowing and Cave Dwelling Creatures of the Santa Cruz Mountains with Matt Sharp Chaney and Alex Jones

Beneath our feet is a world of creatures seldom seen. Join local experts for this set of short presentations at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History exploring the mysteries of the underground....

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Sept. 18, 2023

Andrea Macon – Still Life

Andrea Macon sees fine art in a refrigerator?

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MUSIC FOR ABOLITION: Interview with Terri Lyne Carrington

Audio interview with jazz drummer, activist Terri Lyne Carrington. 52 minutes. Originally broadcast in September, 2023 on KZSC and KSQD.

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Sept. 18, 2023

Anima Dreams, Personal Neurobiology, and Hispanic Identity with John Valenzuela, PhD

An anima dream series and personal neurobiology. Also Dreams about love and, just in time for Hispanic heritage month, Mexican American male identity formation. A conversation with John Valenzuela...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Queer, Trans & Allied Student Summits of the Central Coast

On Saturday September 30 The The Safe Schools Project of Santa Cruz County will present two different Summits at Watsonville High School to assist and support youth, parents and educators to help ...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Coastal Farms & Pumpkin Patches

Whether you’re looking for pumpkin picking with ocean views or patches decked out with decor, Santa Cruz County has plenty of spots to get you (and your home) in the fall spirit!

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Sept. 17, 2023

Prepare to Laugh! 10th Anniversary of the Santa Cruz Comedy Festival: October 4-7

If Laughter is the best medicine, be prepared for a strong dose of the good stuff October 4-7 for the 10th anniversary of the Santa Cruz Comedy Festival. On Talk of the Bay, Monday, September 18,Β ...

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From Grey Hayes

Sept. 17, 2023

BLM Overlooking Precious Wildlife Conservation

Santa Cruz County’s newest conservation land managers are supposed to conserve the wildlife prioritized by the State of California, but are failing to acknowledge their obligations, which means so...

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Sept. 16, 2023

September 13 – 19, 2023

Highlights this week: Bratton...about Hawaii diaspora, Mozart lunches. Greensite... on centering girls' and women's safety. Steinbruner...is getting ready for the County Fair and will be back next...

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Sept. 16, 2023

Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth

β€œFrontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth” Β β€œBe Bold America!” Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 5:00pm (PDT)Β  β€œWe don’t need to rely just on climate scientists anymore to warn us that we are...

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My Scotts Valley

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Santa Cruz Independent Media Center

Santa Cruz Mountain Bulletin

Santa Cruz Online

Santa Cruz Parent

Santa Cruz Trains

We Live in a Natural World

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County

Coastal Watershed Council

Elkhorn Slough Foundation

Homeless Garden Project

Housing Matters

Land Trust of Santa Cruz County

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

Nonprofit Connection Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz Bird Club

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz Republicans

Sempervirens Fund

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