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Zoom calls with Shanahan, Gruden were great, but San Jose State now gets to play
San Jose State's coaches, players excited about season starting in October after Mountain West Conference secured adequate COVID-19 testing.
Santa Cruz homeless housing initiative hits milestone, rebrands
A multi-agency initiative first launched in 2012 announced this week reaching a milestone goal of housing 1,000 formerly homeless people.
Public legal defense may become ‘public’ under Santa Cruz County plan
County officials are recommending a move to stop outsourcing the more 11,000 public legal defense cases a year for those who cannot afford their own private attorneys, instead bringing the responsibil [...]
Klay Thompson practices with Warriors for first time since ACL injury
Klay Thompson practiced with the Warriors for the first time Friday since he tore his left ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals.
Focal Point | Live Bait
In the 1980s artist/photographer Karen Nevis ran the boat and bait shop on the wharf in Capitola.
Jack and Jill Regatta takes place Saturday | Local Roundup
The regatta -- which celebrates its female and youth sailors -- will feature four Performance Handicap racing Fleet (PHRF) divisions: spinnaker, non-spinnaker, families with children 12 and under, and [...]
Peter Boutell, Lending a Hand | An FHA loan may be best solution
Although FHA loans are used by nearly half of all first-time homebuyers, these loans are by no means exclusively for first-time homebuyers and there are no minimum or maximum income limits.
Photo | Big waves at Steamer
Coast Line | Eleni Kounalakis, Bill Monning to address Sept. 29 town hall
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend will host a tele town hall with California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and State Sen. Bill Monning from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday.
Raiders will be without Henry Ruggs III against Patriots
The Raiders will be without rookie Henry Ruggs III against New England, while Josh Jacobs and Darren Waller are questionable.

2020 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
To learn more and buy tickets click HERE The post 2020 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour appeared first on Santa Cruz Waves.
2020 Santa Cruz Waves Swellies Winners
Unfortunately we were unable to put on our annual in-person Swellies party this year due to COVID but we still got to award some of our winners with some casual in-person announcements at three locat [...]
Chelsea Woody: The Textured Waves co-founder on why representation matters
By Linda Koffman I’ve felt invisible in the water,” says Chelsea Woody, when asked how being an African American woman has influenced her experience as a surfer. “I’ve definitely had folks te [...]
Climate Change & Our Ocean
Gary Griggs, PhD, Raphe Kudela, PhD, and Nate Mantua, PhD, will speak and answer your questions on how climate change affects sea level rise and coastal erosion, critical issues Santa Cruz will have [...]
A local company’s ambitious plans for cleaner air and water: Making Moonshine to Save the Planet
By Claudia Iseman Turning organic matter into alcohol is an age-old process, but here’s what’s new: farming kelp off the California coast to clean dirty ocean water, then using a process of bio-r [...]
Appreciating West Cliff During The Final Semester
By Nick Morris Why would you want to live through a pandemic anywhere other than Santa Cruz? We live in a special city, isolated by mountains, farmland, protected spaces, and open water. Research may [...]
Presented by Lanai Financial Services: LUNAFEST Virtual Screening September 10 @ 7 pm Benefits WomenCARE
Join us for a Virtual Screening of LUNAFEST, films by and about women, featuring seven short films with a total running time of 97 minutes. [NOTE: A streaming link and passcode will be sent to all at [...]
PROVIDE YOUR INPUT ON SANTA CRUZ COASTAL HAZARD PLANNING
Our City of Santa Cruz Climate Action Program is pleased to announce the launch of several innovative digital community engagement tools to support its Resilient Coast Santa Cruz Initiative. Commu [...]

'How do I ever say thank you?' 89-year-old pizza delivery driver gets $12,000 tip surprise from 'TikTok Family'
The tables quickly turned for an 89-year-old pizza delivery driver who received a surprise delivery of his own from regulars on his route — a $12,000 tip.
Family demands release of evidence in Breonna Taylor's case
For the first time, the family of Breonna Taylor spoke out after a decision was announced in the investigation into the 26-year-old's deadly shooting.
Disabled baby cow takes first steps — thanks to custom wheelchair
A baby cow named Ruby Sue is sporting her new wheels.
Hot temps approaching and big waves, be careful
KSBW, chief meteorologist Lee Solomon has your local weather forecast
Santa Cruz lifeguards to be out in force for high surf
They are reminding visitors to pay special attention to the tides especially in the afternoon.
Haunted houses, parties not allowed; trick-or-treating 'not recommended': MCHD
The Monterey County Health Department has recommended that children do not go door-to-door this year but have not outright banned the activity.
High surf advisory spurs warnings
The United States Coast Guard is asking people to be careful when they're out watching the waves this weekend.
Weary fire crews prepare for weekend heat wave, possibility of more fires
With warmer temperatures coming, firefighters are prepping for potential fires in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Zoom calls with Shanahan, Gruden were great, but San Jose State now gets to play
San Jose State's coaches, players excited about season starting in October after Mountain West Conference secured adequate COVID-19 testing.
Santa Cruz homeless housing initiative hits milestone, rebrands
A multi-agency initiative first launched in 2012 announced this week reaching a milestone goal of housing 1,000 formerly homeless people.
Public legal defense may become ‘public’ under Santa Cruz County plan
County officials are recommending a move to stop outsourcing the more 11,000 public legal defense cases a year for those who cannot afford their own private attorneys, instead bringing the responsibil [...]
Klay Thompson practices with Warriors for first time since ACL injury
Klay Thompson practiced with the Warriors for the first time Friday since he tore his left ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals.
Focal Point | Live Bait
In the 1980s artist/photographer Karen Nevis ran the boat and bait shop on the wharf in Capitola.
Jack and Jill Regatta takes place Saturday | Local Roundup
The regatta -- which celebrates its female and youth sailors -- will feature four Performance Handicap racing Fleet (PHRF) divisions: spinnaker, non-spinnaker, families with children 12 and under, and [...]

Zoom calls with Shanahan, Gruden were great, but San Jose State now gets to play
San Jose State's coaches, players excited about season starting in October after Mountain West Conference secured adequate COVID-19 testing.
Santa Cruz homeless housing initiative hits milestone, rebrands
A multi-agency initiative first launched in 2012 announced this week reaching a milestone goal of housing 1,000 formerly homeless people.
Public legal defense may become ‘public’ under Santa Cruz County plan
County officials are recommending a move to stop outsourcing the more 11,000 public legal defense cases a year for those who cannot afford their own private attorneys, instead bringing the responsibil [...]
Klay Thompson practices with Warriors for first time since ACL injury
Klay Thompson practiced with the Warriors for the first time Friday since he tore his left ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals.
Focal Point | Live Bait
In the 1980s artist/photographer Karen Nevis ran the boat and bait shop on the wharf in Capitola.
Jack and Jill Regatta takes place Saturday | Local Roundup
The regatta -- which celebrates its female and youth sailors -- will feature four Performance Handicap racing Fleet (PHRF) divisions: spinnaker, non-spinnaker, families with children 12 and under, and [...]

Kamala Harris slammed claims BLM protests and violent unrest 'essential' for keeping police in check
Vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris has praised recent Black Lives Matter protests saying they are 'essential' for change in the country. Harris was speaking at the NAACP convention.
Trump wants 'friendly transition' claiming only way he loses is if there's mail-in ballot 'mischief'
Trump insisted Friday the only way he will lose the election is if Democrats cheat through mass mail-in ballot measures implemented amid health concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump plans to go for the jugular in first presidential debate with Biden
The first of three presidential debates is scheduled to take place at 9pm ET in Cleveland, and promises to be a wild night of spirited arguments, and likely personal attacks.
FBI official says there was a get Trump attitude in Mueller probe
'A three year HOAX. A failed COUP!' Trump tweeted on Friday, sharing a link to a Fox News report revealing explosive remarks made by FBI agent William J. Barnett in an interview with DOJ.
Trump attends four rallies in three different states as he works crucial swing states
On Friday, the Commander-in-chief kept up his frenetic schedule, appearing in Florida, Georgia, Washington, D.C. and Virginia, as Biden continued to lay low.
Dogs 'pick up scent of human remains' near lake house of Carole Baskin's missing husband Don Lewis
Lewis - who started a Tampa animal sanctuary which later became Big Cat Rescue Corp - vanished a day before a scheduled trip to Costa Rica back in 1997.
Louisville police major relieved of command, to retire after criticizing BLM in email to colleagues
Louisville PD Maj. Bridget Hallahan will retire on October 1 it was announced, following the Wednesday release of an email she allegedly sent in August, which criticized BLM protesters and Antifa.
Couple arrested after punchup at golfing center when their credit card was declined workers injured
Two workers at the Topgolf location in Independence, Ohio were assaulted on Wednesday night. Shaquan Foreman Antoin, 25, and Dekotha Arnold, 20, were charged with assault and resisting arrest

How Amy Coney Barrett Could Change the Supreme Court
Tomorrow will mark the start of what could be one of the swiftest Supreme Court fights in modern history. On Saturday, just a week after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, President Trump is ex [...]
The Most Surprising Teams Of This Short MLB Season
A glance at the most likely playoff teams in our MLB prediction model shows a lot of the usual suspects from before the season began. Teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Minnesota Tw [...]
Is Josh Allen Actually Good Now?
Josh Allen has had his share of doubters since entering the league. Perhaps his most outspoken critic — Jalen Ramsey — will be playing across the line of scrimmage from him this Sunday. Ramsey, a [...]
Kobe Bryant Punched A Teammate Over $100, And It Wasn’t Shaq
Jeff Pearlman is a New York Times bestselling author who has written for Sports Illustrated, ESPN and The Athletic, among other outlets. His books include “Football for a Buck,” “Gunslinger” a [...]

NYPD should stop making traffic stops, attorney general says
New York State Attorney General Letitia James on Friday recommended the New York Police Department stop arresting people for minor offenses during traffic stops to avoid a repeat of a fatal 2019 po [...]
Herschel Walker accuses Democrats of denouncing violence 'yet you don't really mean it'
Democratic political leaders have given token statements denouncing violence and rioting in cities across America, but have failed to take meaningful action, former NFL running back Herschel Walker to [...]
Women's March co-founder Tamika Mallory says Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron no different than 'sell-out Negroes'
An activist who co-founded the Women's March excoriated Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Friday for his office's handling of the Breonna Taylor case, calling him "no differe [...]
Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to file lawsuits against people calling him a 'murderer'
Louisville Metro Police Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, who was not indicted in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, will file civil lawsuits against individuals calling him a "murderer."
One farmer finds answer to ESL students' virtual learning struggles
For non-native speaking English students, trying to get good grades while learning a new language can be challenging at the best of times, but as classes turn virtual some students are being left behi [...]
San Francisco neighborhood sees 100% increase in burglaries during pandemic
San Francisco is seeing a sharp uptick in burglaries, according to police data, with some neighborhoods experiencing nearly double the number of break-ins reported last year.
Atlanta exotic dancers star in 'Get your booty to the poll' voting ad
A group of exotic dancers in Atlanta starred in a new voting ad that encourages citizens to "get your booty to the poll."
Louisville officer who criticized Black Lives Matter and Antifa in email relieved of command, to retire
A Louisville police officer who criticized Black Lives Matter activists and Antifa supporters in an email last month was relieved of her command and will retire, officials said Friday.

Goodnight, and good luck
A valedictory note from Al Jazeera America on what we tried to bring to the online news landscape
A long road to reintegration for Rwandan ex-combatants
Despite programs aimed at helping former fighters recover and rebuild, many struggle to find their place in society
The Cabula 12: Brazils police war against the black community
Brazil's anti-police movement continues to fight for the soul of Cabula, even as death threats intensify
Nevada governor says he doesn't want Supreme Court consideration
Republican Brian Sandoval, reportedly under consideration by Obama for the nation's top court, says he's not interested
Elegy for a website where Native voices mattered
AJAM reported on tribal communities and offered coverage on Indian Country that few could match
Poisonous lands: Pennsylvania prison built next to toxic dump
Prisoners and area residents are hit by toxic fumes that could cause fatal harm

Breonna Taylor updates: Sit-in on Brooklyn Bridge; Protests in LA, Seattle, Chicago, Philly; Demonstrators clash with Louisville police
Hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Louisville Friday for another night of protests to honor Breonna Taylor and demand justice for her death.
Trump teases planned Supreme Court pick in Virginia
President Donald Trump teased his Supreme Court pick ahead of a planned news conference Saturday to announce his nominee. Trump was speaking to thousands of supporters at a rally at the Newport News/W [...]
In California: Getting real about recycling plastics, and the weather looks bad for fires
Plus: The Golden State takes the lead in COVID cases, jobs are scarce in San Francisco, earthquakes jostle the Coachella Valley, and don't wash your neighbor's car in L.A. � [...]
Coronavirus updates: US cases pass 7 million mark; Florida lifts restrictions; America is nowhere near herd immunity
The U.S. has reported more than 7 million cases of COVID-19 as of Friday, but deaths are projected to almost double by Jan. 1. Latest COVID-19 news.

Record rise in new UK coronavirus infections, possible lockdown return
The number tops the previous record which was set only the day before.
China is building more secret detention centers in Xinjiang, think tank says
China’s network of detention centers in Xinjiang, where Muslim minorities are allegedly being subjected to acts of repression, appears to be expanding -- and a greater number of the facilities [...]
Vladimir Putin calls on US to agree to non-interference pact for upcoming elections: report
Putin compared a possible agreement to the 1972 act that eased tensions between the two nations.
Argentine lawmaker suspended after kissing woman's breast during virtual congressional meeting
An lawmaker in Argentina seen kissing a woman's breast during a live Zoom meeting of the legislature has been suspended from his post.
Terror probe opened into Paris knife attack that left at least 2 injured
Officers are "actively hunting" for the suspects and have cordoned off the area including the former Charlie Hebdo offices after a suspect package was noticed nearby.
London officer shot dead while detaining suspect at station
A British police officer was shot dead inside a London police station early Friday while detaining a suspect, who also sustained a gunshot wound.