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Santa Cruz County agency to launch services at new Watsonville center
Though a grand opening celebration for the 121,000-square-foot facility has been scheduled for next month, the Monday move will make the Human Service Department the largest local agency to occupy the new building so far. Additional departments will move in this summer.
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Six county teams qualify for CCS playoffs | High school baseball
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Felton man identified in fatal Santa Cruz cliff crash
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Giants fall to Dodgers in 10 innings | Glimpse of the Action
The San Francisco Giants lost 6-4 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action at Oracle Park on Monday night.
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Quick Bites | Second Whale City location now open in Aptos
On Tuesday, Whale City Bakery, Bar & Grill opened at 7941 Soquel Drive, the former site of Burger, which closed in 2023. The menu features breakfast selections including omelets, Benedicts, granola and more. Owner Jimmy Armas also operates Whale City...
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Capitola to begin budget hearings this week
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Step up your outdoor grilling this summer: Beer can chicken is back
Remember the beer-can grilling trend? Not everyone does, which is why it's time to introduce a new generation to this quirky and delicious dish.
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![San Jose's Chris Wondolowski and Patrick Marleau enter the hall, along with Brian Sabean, John Taylor and Jenny Thompson.]( "San Jose's Chris Wondolowski and Patrick Marleau enter the hall, along with Brian Sabean, John Taylor and Jenny Thompson.")
Photos: Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame inducts the class of 2024
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!["I don't look at that as defying what I said," his Leland High football coach said of one line-stepping interaction with Tillman. "I look at it as his approach to the way he lived his life and the way he played the game."]( "\"I don't look at that as defying what I said,\" his Leland High football coach said of one line-stepping interaction with Tillman. \"I look at it as his approach to the way he lived his life and the way he played the game.\"")
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![Jung Hoo Lee sent a letter-high fastball from Zac Gallen over the right field wall for his first homer at Oracle Park.]( "Jung Hoo Lee sent a letter-high fastball from Zac Gallen over the right field wall for his first homer at Oracle Park.")
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![The Golden State Warriors season is over after blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings.]( "The Golden State Warriors season is over after blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings.")
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![Fans are in disbelief at how tall Riley Curry has grown.]( "Fans are in disbelief at how tall Riley Curry has grown.")
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![Stanford women's basketball head coach Tara VanDerveer, the winningest coach in NCAA history, announced her retirement Tuesday after 38 seasons with the team.]( "Stanford women's basketball head coach Tara VanDerveer, the winningest coach in NCAA history, announced her retirement Tuesday after 38 seasons with the team.")
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![In California high schools, rugby is considered a club sport – and teams are few and far between.]( "In California high schools, rugby is considered a club sport – and teams are few and far between.")
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![Blake Snell tried shaking off the rust, but it looked superglued to his $62-million left arm.]( "Blake Snell tried shaking off the rust, but it looked superglued to his $62-million left arm.")
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![San Jose Sharks allow early third-period goal to Dylan Guenther in what became a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes]( "San Jose Sharks allow early third-period goal to Dylan Guenther in what became a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes")
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![The Giants pulled off a second come-from-behind, one-run win over their National League West foes.]( "The Giants pulled off a second come-from-behind, one-run win over their National League West foes.")
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![Former NBA stars Andre Iguodala and Pau Gasol were in the stands for Bay FC’s inaugural home game Saturday night.]( "Former NBA stars Andre Iguodala and Pau Gasol were in the stands for Bay FC’s inaugural home game Saturday night.")
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![The tasty bites from Oakland's Lumpia Company wows the crowds at Oracle Park each season. Now chef-owner Alex Retodo is dishing on the concession delights that lie ahead for Giants fans -- including his ballpark strategy for chowing down.]( "The tasty bites from Oakland's Lumpia Company wows the crowds at Oracle Park each season. Now chef-owner Alex Retodo is dishing on the concession delights that lie ahead for Giants fans -- including his ballpark strategy for chowing down.")
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Oakland chef hits it out of Oracle Park with his lumpia
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Willow Smith, daughter of Jada and Will, becomes third author in her family
Willow Smith is the third member of her family to write a book. But instead...
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Letter | Pellerin bill will destroy affordable housing
AB 2387 by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin will add to the state’s budget deficit. It mandates...
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Letter | Pellerin supports Santa Cruz WAMM dispensary
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Appeal opposing Hook Outlet to be heard by Santa Cruz City Council
An appeal to prevent the establishment of a cannabis dispensary on Mission Street that specializes...
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Right Livelihood Conference features activists from around globe
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Recipe: Here’s how to slow roast vine-on tomatoes
Once they're roasted, you can serve the orbs atop fresh burrata cheese with coarse salt...
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You may not be able to escape cicadas — but you can eat them