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Video captures deer bodysurfing at Santa Cruz County beach
A deer was seen on video this week bodysurfing at a Santa Cruz County beach, according to a report from KSBW-TV. Students on a field trip at Seacliff State Beach in Aptos witnessed the deer frolicking in the surf Tuesday, and a parent captured it on video. A teacher told...
Massive rabbit rescued on Highway 17 being cared for in Marin County
A huge rabbit that was found by construction workers along Highway 17 and rescued by CHP officers over the weekend is now being cared for in Marin County, according to officials.The large rabbit tips the scales at a whopping 26 pounds.The Santa Cruz CHP office posted on Facebook about the rabbit Monday afternoon, saying construction workers found the animal close Laurel Curve along Highway 17 Sunday night. The workers reached out to CHP for assistance and officers gave the outsized bunny, who CHP named "Bugs," a ride to Pacific and Santa Cruz Veterinary Specialists.Officials with the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter...
The destination restaurant Passionfish is in escrow, with a sale expected to close next month.
Guests of the popular Pacific Grove restaurant Passionfish could not help but notice a yellow sign posted on the door announcing the application of an ownership change. Ted and Cindy Walter, who made Passionfish a leader in sustainable cuisine known for a well considered wine list, as well as one of the finest kitchens in Monterey County, are looking to bow out after 27 years. The notice from the state Alcoholic Beverage Control office lists Charbar LLC as the applicant.
Monterey Regional Airport long-term parking lot moving
MONTEREY, Calif. — The Monterey Regional Airport announced that its long-term parking lot is moving starting on June 14. Starting at 3 a.m., the parking lot will be relocated to make way for building new "airport safety enhancement projects," said an airport spokesperson in a media release. The new...
Monterey Bay Aquarium's matriarchal sea otter Rosa dies
Sad news from the Monterey Bay Aquarium: Rosa, the beloved sea otter who was the facility's eldest resident, has died at 24. The aquarium confirmed the death on its Instagram account. Rosa, who served as a surrogate mother to 15 stranded otter pups during her time at the aquarium, was...
Aggressive otter warning signs return to Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Officials in Santa Cruz are warning beachgoers to stay away from marine life. New signs posted at Steamer Lane warn people about aggressive sea otters in the area. This comes after Otter 841 was sighted once again jumping on surfboards. Past Coverage | California Surfboard...
Jo Ann Moline
Join artist Jo Ann Moline at the Salinas Valley Art Gallery from 5-8pm on Friday, June 7, 2024 for a reception hosted by the artist herself and to see the new collection of her photographs. Born and raised just outside of Soledad, Moline lives just two miles from the home and fields she grew up in, worked in and played in, and is “so thankful to call home.” She adds, “I have always loved photography, whether it has been admiring others’ work or capturing photos myself.” The self-taught photographer adds thanks to her teachers: “I was blessed to receive some guidance from some very dear people placed along my path in life.” On display until Sunday, June 30.
Noted singer-songwriter Ana Egge brings her latest album to life at SandBox.
Fittingly, Ana Egge makes her Monterey County debut at SandBox, a venue born from venture and risk. SandBox did not exist until Grammy-nominated cellist Michelle Djokic and her husband decided to move to Sand City from the Bay Area in 2021. It was deep in the pandemic and their move was an anxious one.
The spring cocktail menu at Stokes Adobe plays up herbs and spices.
The bay leaf can be one of those culinary mysteries for some home cooks: It’s not edible, but it’s a crucial ingredient in many dishes, helping draw out culinary flavors. Yet it can be hard to know if you’re tasting or even smelling the seasoning distinctly. That...
Brian Taylor’s photography brings the viewer into his imagination and tells stories.
Photographer Brian Taylor has a great respect for the West Coast style of photography started by Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. “I was raised in this tradition,” explains Taylor, who in that sense received a classic education. “This region is still one of the most important nationwide when it comes to photography.”
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