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Clearing the rubble after the earthquake | Boardwalk Memories
After weathering a long night punctuated by aftershocks, the sun rose on an unseasonably warm day on Oct. 18, 1989, the day after the Loma Prieta Earthquake struck the Central Coast. Casa Del Rey resi [...]
49ers get stunning fan support against Rams in Los Angeles
At least half of the crowd at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum seems to be rooting for the 49ers on Sunday afternoon.
Sanctuary board honors Sea Star award winners | Name dropping
In celebration of the 27th anniversary of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and former Santa Cruz Mayor Hilary Bryant presented the inaugural Sea Stars Awar [...]
Halftime report: 49ers 7, Rams 7
George Kittle had a tremendous first half, and here is a completed list of the studs and duds through the first half of today's 49ers game at the Los Angeles Rams.
Santa Cruz to dub pedestrian way ‘Chinatown Bridge’
SANTA CRUZ — The city has green-lighted a community-driven effort to commemorate the city’s historic Chinese neighborhoods with the newly dubbed “Chinatown Bridge.” Working in [...]
San Jose Sharks’ center still looking to find scoresheet
Despite chances, Tomas Hertl had yet to record a goal or an assist in the first five San Jose Sharks games
James Kohut found dead in jail cell
SANTA CRUZ — James Kohut, a former neurosurgeon on trial for child sex crimes, was found dead in his jail cell Sunday morning, authorities said. According to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’ [...]
Santa Cruz’s Raymond Brookman runs to second place at Crystal Springs Invitational | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz High senior cross country runner Raymond Brookman (15:57.1) took second place in the 2.95-mile championship division race at the Crystal Springs Invitational on Saturday. Soquel junior Eli [...]
49ers-Rams pregame report: George Kittle looks good to go
Tight end George Kittle will suit up despite Friday's groin injury and likely play a key role in the 49ers visit to the Los Angeles Rams today.
Power shutdown cancels Capitola City Council meeting | Government corner wrap up
CAPITOLA — The Capitola City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday night was canceled due to a planned Pacific Gas & Electric power outage. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date. [...]

City of Santa Cruz Hosts Five Interactive Booths and Free Bike Raffle at Open Streets
We welcome visitors to five City booths full of activities and a chance to win an adult or a youth bike at Open Streets this Sunday, Oct. 13. The event, Bike Santa Cruz County’s pop-up street pa [...]
Another Amazing Annual Coastal Cleanup Day!
2,189 passionate volunteers removed more than 7,700 pounds of debris from our local beaches, rivers, and inland areas! MONTEREY BAY REGION—2,189 passionate volunteers worked from 9 to Noo [...]
In Santa Cruz, activists of all ages ready for Global Climate Strike
By NICHOLAS IBARRA | [email protected] | Santa Cruz Sentinel PUBLISHED: September 18, 2019 at 5:22 pm | UPDATED: September 18, 2019 at 5:28 pm For the pa [...]
Sea Stars Awards To Be Presented at September 22 benefit for Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
In celebration of the 27th anniversary of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and former Santa Cruz Mayor Hilary Bryant, serving as Co-Chairs of the Board of [...]
The Big Eastside Block Party
We invite you to The Big Eastside Block Party (The Hawaiian Edition) at the new Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap lot. Bring your kids, bring your uncle — there’s gonna be food, music, drink [...]
IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE
LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER By Tyler Fox Well, that was quick. Five years ago we celebrated the launch of our very first issue of Santa Cruz Waves magazine. On page one, Shawn Dollar was seen [...]
Santa Cruz County eyes sweeping plastic prohibitions
Water bottles, to-go ware, cigarette filters among items in the crosshairs After being sorted, material to be taken to a landfill is piled up at the Green Waste material recovery facility on Thursday, [...]
International Ocean Film Tour Presented by Patagonia Santa Cruz
September 7 at 7 pm Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz The ultimate film event for all who love the sea. The International OCEAN FILM TOUR brings the beauty and fascination of the oceans to [...]

'Children shouldn't have to learn hungry': Man pays off lunch debts at 9 Florida schools
"These children that were in debt were going to either not eat or, you know, they would get just cheese sandwiches," he said.
Girl dies after being flung from ride at a New Jersey festival
A 10-year-old girl was ejected from an amusement ride and airlifted to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police said.
Former neurosurgeon and accused child molester found dead in his Santa Cruz jail cell
Man found dead in his jail cell in Santa Cruz
Chicago Marathon: Runner breaks world record for fastest time among female athletes
The previous record was set in 2003 at the London Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes and 25 seconds.
'Blessed': New Orleans football fans loving Pope Francis's unexpected support featuring #Saints hashtag, emoji
"Wow, are we blessed or what?!??"
Defense secretary says President Trump has ordered all US troops to leave northern Syria
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said U.S. pullback would be done "as safely and quickly as possible."
Our favorite viewer photos from Balloon Fiesta
The 48th International Balloon Fiesta was a sight for sore eyes.
Pet of the Weekend: Carrie
Meet Carrie! She's a small kitten that visited us from the SPCA for Monterey County. She has beautiful, multi-colored fur and she'll be the cutest pet in the house! If you want to make her a [...]

Clearing the rubble after the earthquake | Boardwalk Memories
After weathering a long night punctuated by aftershocks, the sun rose on an unseasonably warm day on Oct. 18, 1989, the day after the Loma Prieta Earthquake struck the Central Coast. Casa Del Rey resi [...]
49ers get stunning fan support against Rams in Los Angeles
At least half of the crowd at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum seems to be rooting for the 49ers on Sunday afternoon.
Sanctuary board honors Sea Star award winners | Name dropping
In celebration of the 27th anniversary of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and former Santa Cruz Mayor Hilary Bryant presented the inaugural Sea Stars Awar [...]
Halftime report: 49ers 7, Rams 7
George Kittle had a tremendous first half, and here is a completed list of the studs and duds through the first half of today's 49ers game at the Los Angeles Rams.
Santa Cruz to dub pedestrian way ‘Chinatown Bridge’
SANTA CRUZ — The city has green-lighted a community-driven effort to commemorate the city’s historic Chinese neighborhoods with the newly dubbed “Chinatown Bridge.” Working in [...]
San Jose Sharks’ center still looking to find scoresheet
Despite chances, Tomas Hertl had yet to record a goal or an assist in the first five San Jose Sharks games

Clearing the rubble after the earthquake | Boardwalk Memories
After weathering a long night punctuated by aftershocks, the sun rose on an unseasonably warm day on Oct. 18, 1989, the day after the Loma Prieta Earthquake struck the Central Coast. Casa Del Rey resi [...]
49ers get stunning fan support against Rams in Los Angeles
At least half of the crowd at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum seems to be rooting for the 49ers on Sunday afternoon.
Sanctuary board honors Sea Star award winners | Name dropping
In celebration of the 27th anniversary of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and former Santa Cruz Mayor Hilary Bryant presented the inaugural Sea Stars Awar [...]
Halftime report: 49ers 7, Rams 7
George Kittle had a tremendous first half, and here is a completed list of the studs and duds through the first half of today's 49ers game at the Los Angeles Rams.
Santa Cruz to dub pedestrian way ‘Chinatown Bridge’
SANTA CRUZ — The city has green-lighted a community-driven effort to commemorate the city’s historic Chinese neighborhoods with the newly dubbed “Chinatown Bridge.” Working in [...]
San Jose Sharks’ center still looking to find scoresheet
Despite chances, Tomas Hertl had yet to record a goal or an assist in the first five San Jose Sharks games

Hunter Biden disputes Trump attacks of his work, wades into impeachment fight
Hunter Biden, the son of former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, for the first time on Sunday defended his work in Ukraine and China, after sustained criticism from Republican President Donald Trump tha [...]
One person wounded in shooting at Miami-area shopping mall
Gunfire at a shopping center near Miami on Saturday left one person wounded and SWAT teams searching the mall for suspects, but police said they encountered "no active shooter" at the scene, [...]
'Broken system' starves U.S. oil boom of immigrant workers
New Mexico oil man Johnny Vega laid out his predicament as his crew hoisted pipes from a well during the biggest oil boom in U.S. history.
Firefighters contain more of deadly Los Angeles wildfire
Firefighters gained further control of a deadly wildfire on the northern edge of Los Angeles that has forced thousands from their homes, officials reported on Sunday, as the warm and dry Santa Ana win [...]
One killed as hotel under construction collapses in New Orleans
One person was killed and at least 18 injured in New Orleans on Saturday when part of a Hard Rock Hotel under construction collapsed, filling a street with wreckage and clouds of dust.
Outraged Fort Worth leaders ask why police shot black woman inside home
Pained and angry religious leaders warned Fort Worth, Texas, police they would scrutinize the investigation of an officer who shot and killed a 28-year-old black woman inside a home where, a family la [...]

Squad wishes Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez happy birthday
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spent her birthday in Denmark on Sunday after attending the C40 World Mayors Summit.
Steph & Dom solve your sex, love & life troubles: I've slept with my late husband's younger carer
An anonymous reader, 69, asked Steph and Dom Parker for advice on sleeping with her late husband's carer, 43. She says a friend who she confided in deemed her to be deluded and vulnerable
Get fit in 15 minutes: The best exercise and nutrition to tone your calves
Personal trainer Nadya Fairweather advises trying wide plié heel lifts to tone calves. Nutritionist Shona Wilkinson recommends pairing the work out with a diet that's rich in protein to ac [...]
US diplomat accused of killing Harry Dunn no longer has immunity
Harry's parents Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn hailed a 'breakthrough' after learning US citizen Anne Sacoolas no longer has diplomatic immunity from potential prosecution over the case [...]
Rose McGowan lashes out at Hillary Clinton over claims she was 'protecting' Harvey Weinstein
The actress, 46, left, launched an extraordinary attack Hillary on Twitter on Friday. Weinstein raised money for Hillary, pictured right together, during her 2016 presidential campaign.
Man begged driver of smoldering garbage truck not to dump burning trash that sparked LA wildfire
Captured by Shawn Melvin, the footage shows a CR&R garbage truck with smoke billowing from its rig in Calimesa, which authorities have now identified as the cause of the blaze.
Are YOU getting your 30-a-week?
Dr Megan Rossi who is a world-leading expert in gut health, revealed the importance of eating and drinking 30 different plant foods each week for optimum health.
How French women stay fabulous after 50
Olivia Falcon who has edited cosmetic surgery guides for over 15 years, reveals the most coveted French practitioners operating in the UK.

The Mystics Kept Their Cool And Finally Captured A Title
Game 5 of the WNBA Finals was defined by a battle of injured stars and a flurry of controversial calls. But the Washington Mystics were unfazed in the final few minutes of the fourth quarter as they p [...]
It Was Always Going To Be Astros-Yankees, Wasn’t It?
MLB’s 2019 postseason has had more than its share of surprises, from Washington’s amazing comebacks — and the Dodgers’ meltdowns — to St. Louis’s 10-run first innin [...]
The Latest Polling On Impeachment — And Where It Could Go From Here
What do Americans think about impeachment after a week of new evidence on the Ukraine scandal? We examine the polls and look at what might change opinions in the coming days, from new subpoenas to the [...]
The Democratic Primary Looks Pretty Different In Each Of The Early States
Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll of the week Earlier this week, I looked at national surveys to see what’s behind Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s rise in the polls, but no [...]

South Carolina police officer saves choking 4-month-old baby, dramatic bodycam video shows
A South Carolina police officer is being hailed as a hero after a dramatic body camera video showed how his actions helped save a choking 4-month-old infant.
North Carolina assisted living facility workers accused of running dementia resident fight club
Three employees at a North Carolina assisted living facility have been arrested after police say they ran a fight club with elderly residents with dementia to fight each other.
Reports of shots fired at Florida mall sparks panic, police response
Reports of shots fired at a Florida mall on Sunday afternoon sent people running and a police tactical team to search the area.
Georgia DUI suspect evades police, crashes car going 131 mph: police
Georgia police clocked a 33-year-old man going at least 131 mph while driving down a highway Saturday morning before he crashed.
Car crashes into hayride at Illinois farm, at least 11 injured: reports
At least 11 people in Illinois were injured, three critically, after a car rear-ended a hayride that was being towed by a farm vehicle on Saturday, according to local reports.
New Jersey woman escaping police custody struck by car: report
A New Jersey woman was hit by a car as she was trying to escape from police custody on Friday night, according to a local report.
Amber Alert in Alabama for girl, 3, abducted at birthday party
An Amber Alert was issued in Alabama after a 3-year-old girl attending a birthday party was snatched off the street.
Two Florida men accused of illegally dumping human waste
Two men in Florida have been charged with illegally dumping raw sewage down manholes on at least three occasions, with some of the sewage spilling down sidewalks, streets and on grass, according to po [...]

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

Power returns to Northern California; firefighters gain on wildfires in SoCal
The lights were back on for more than 2 million Northern Californians after strong winds fueling wildfire concerns prompted a preemptive outage.
'No forgiveness for this one': Outrage builds over police shooting of Fort Worth woman in her home
The family of a black woman fatally shot by police in her Fort Worth home after playing video games with her nephew is demanding justice.
Raw: Body camera footage captures moment Fort Worth police shoot woman inside her home
A body camera video captured a Fort Worth police officer shooting Atatiana Jefferson, an African American woman, through a window inside her home.
10-year-old girl killed in fall from amusement ride at New Jersey festival
Festival organizers said a parade that was scheduled for Sunday had been cancelled, but all other activities would continue.

White House petition asking US to recognize Taiwan surpasses 100K signatures
A White House petition calling for the United States to recognize Taiwan as an independent country surpassed 100,000 signatures over the weekend, a threshold that will require an official response fro [...]
American-born Israeli woman, 26, sentenced 7.5 years in Russia for 9 grams of cannabis in luggage
A 26-year-old woman with dual American and Israeli citizenship who has been jailed in Russia since April after authorities allegedly found nine grams of cannabis in her luggage, ha [...]
Turkish airstrikes in Syria reportedly target journalist convoy, civilians; at least 9 dead
Fresh airstrikes from Turkey reportedly targeted civilians and a group of foreign reporters in the Syrian border town of Ras al-Ayn, according to monitoring groups and Syrian Kurdish officials.
Poland’s ruling conservative party poised to win re-election
Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party, buoyed by its popular conservative platform and generous social spending, was widely expected to win Sunday’s election, regarded as one of the countr [...]
Hundreds of ISIS supporters escape camp in Syria as Turkish troops approach, Kurds say
Hundreds of people affiliated with the Islamic State escaped a camp where they were being held on Sunday after Turkish forces approached the Kurdish-held town, Kurdish officials said.
Super Typhoon Hagibis tears through Japan sparking massive floods, at least 1 dead
Typhoon Hagibis pounded Japan with gale-force winds and heavy rain on Saturday, killing at least one and injuring more than 50.