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He stopped selling Nike products because of Colin Kaepernick. Now his store is closing.
"Being a sports store without Nike is like being a gas station without gas"
TV tonight: ’20/20′ recalls Ted Bundy’s horrific killing spree
Also, more true crime in 'Lorena,' a new documentary series on Amazon Prime
Horoscopes: Feb. 15, 2019
Move things around and clear a space suitable for a project you want to pursue Capricorn.
Takeaways: Sharks deserve a get-out-of-jail free card after loss to Caps
The Washington Capitals snapped two Sharks winning streaks on Thursday.
Vietnamese airlines granted access to U.S. market for first time
Vietnamese airlines will be able to fly to the United States and codeshare with American carriers after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration declared the country complies with safety standards.
Three Santa Cruz County girls soccer teams awarded No. 1 seed in CCS tournament
Soccer is strong in Santa Cruz County. For evidence, look no further than the Central Coast Section playoff brackets revealed Thursday. Of the five divisions, local teams hold the top spot in three. S [...]
Caps end Sharks six-game winning streak
The Washington Capitals snapped a pair of Sharks winning streaks on Thursday.
Warriors’ preseason game will spark buzz in Seattle, but can it help lead to the Sonics’ return?
The Warriors talked about the expected atmosphere for Friday's preseason game against Sacramento in Seattle. They also shared how soon the Sonics might return to Seattle.
Kevin Durant: “Sonics need to be back in Seattle”
Warriors forward Kevin Durant reflects on his lone season with the former Seattle Sonics, and the Warriors' upcoming pre-season game against Sacramento at Key Arena.
Watsonville, Soquel, Harbor boys soccer reach CCS playoffs
The best boys soccer team in all the land — if Thursday night’s Central Coast Section playoffs seedings pan out — makes its home at Watsonville High. The Wildcatz (13-2-5), winners o [...]

Surf and Save a Life with SurfAid
SurfAid is once again teaming up with Big Stick Surfing Association (BSSA) to bring you an epic day of surfing and saving lives. Last year, Pleasure Point lived up to its name and competitors were rew [...]
Santa Cruz Fire “Toilet Bowl” safety message
Water Safety in Santa Cruz – The Toilet Bowl from mysafela.org on Vimeo. The post Santa Cruz Fire “Toilet Bowl” safety message appeared first on Santa Cruz Waves.
Conviction in Great White Shark Shooting
A San Jose man was recently convicted in Santa Cruz Superior Court for unlawfully killing a Great White Shark (also known as a White Shark) in Santa Cruz County last summer. Vinh Pham, 41, was fined $ [...]
CITY SURF tells the story of City Surf Project
CITY SURF tells the story of City Surf Project, a non-profit that connects underrepresented San Francisco youth to the ocean and themselves through surfing. Featuring moving interviews with CSP&r [...]
MONTEREY BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES HIRE OF GINAIA KELLY AS CHAPTER DIRECTOR
Please join us for a special reception at the home of The Honorable Fred Keeley and Mrs. Barbara Keeley on December 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, to benefit Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foun [...]
ALDERWOOD SANTA CRUZ TO OPEN DECEMBER 12TH
Seasonally-driven restaurant serving coastal, wood-fired cuisine to open in the heart of Santa Cruz Photo credit Liz Birnbaum and Jeffrey Wall Santa Cruz, CA — November 27, 2018 —&nbs [...]
Homeless Garden Project opens Holiday Store In Downtown Santa Cruz on Monday, Nov. 12
Proceeds from purchases support transitional employment program with 100% success rate SANTA CRUZ — The Homeless Garden Project, an innovator in transitional employment and sustainable agricultu [...]
World’s Largest Cocktail Shaker comes to Santa Cruz via Front & Cooper @ Abbott Square
The world’s largest cocktail shaker is on it’s way to Santa Cruz! Monkey Shoulder Scotch has been making headlines across America with its tour of what is probably the world’s larges [...]

Here's what you need to know about the 'zombie’ deer disease now impacting wildlife in 24 states
A disease that impacts the lives of wildlife across the country has wildlife officials on alert.
Trump expected to sign deal for border wall, plans to declare national emergency for extra funding
Money in the bill for border barriers, about $1.4 billion, is far below the $5.7 billion Trump insisted he needed and would finance just a quarter of the 200-plus miles he wanted.
Man accused of binding dachshund with tape, tossing him out in the cold
The dog, named Jimmy, was cold, malnourished and possibly suffering from a concussion.
Police: A driver tried to pass off a Camel cigarette box for a state inspection sticker
"Although it is creative, it is definitely not legal."
'Pure adrenaline': Jogger describes killing mountain lion with his bare hands
Authorities identified Travis Kauffman as the runner who won a fight to the death struggle last week after a mountain lion ambushed him along a trail.
12-year-old boy hit by 3 cars, killed while trying to cross roadway
So heartbreaking.
75-year-old farmer found nearly frozen to death after falling, getting stuck in snow
Kenny Smith, known as "Cowboy Kenny" to his friends, is diabetic and was feeding his horses last Friday morning when he collapsed in the snow.
9 frat members arrested after pledge died in hazing ritual that required chugging hard liquor
Warning: Details in this report are disturbing.

He stopped selling Nike products because of Colin Kaepernick. Now his store is closing.
"Being a sports store without Nike is like being a gas station without gas"
TV tonight: ’20/20′ recalls Ted Bundy’s horrific killing spree
Also, more true crime in 'Lorena,' a new documentary series on Amazon Prime
Horoscopes: Feb. 15, 2019
Move things around and clear a space suitable for a project you want to pursue Capricorn.
Takeaways: Sharks deserve a get-out-of-jail free card after loss to Caps
The Washington Capitals snapped two Sharks winning streaks on Thursday.
Vietnamese airlines granted access to U.S. market for first time
Vietnamese airlines will be able to fly to the United States and codeshare with American carriers after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration declared the country complies with safety standards.
Three Santa Cruz County girls soccer teams awarded No. 1 seed in CCS tournament
Soccer is strong in Santa Cruz County. For evidence, look no further than the Central Coast Section playoff brackets revealed Thursday. Of the five divisions, local teams hold the top spot in three. S [...]

He stopped selling Nike products because of Colin Kaepernick. Now his store is closing.
"Being a sports store without Nike is like being a gas station without gas"
TV tonight: ’20/20′ recalls Ted Bundy’s horrific killing spree
Also, more true crime in 'Lorena,' a new documentary series on Amazon Prime
Horoscopes: Feb. 15, 2019
Move things around and clear a space suitable for a project you want to pursue Capricorn.
Takeaways: Sharks deserve a get-out-of-jail free card after loss to Caps
The Washington Capitals snapped two Sharks winning streaks on Thursday.
Vietnamese airlines granted access to U.S. market for first time
Vietnamese airlines will be able to fly to the United States and codeshare with American carriers after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration declared the country complies with safety standards.
Three Santa Cruz County girls soccer teams awarded No. 1 seed in CCS tournament
Soccer is strong in Santa Cruz County. For evidence, look no further than the Central Coast Section playoff brackets revealed Thursday. Of the five divisions, local teams hold the top spot in three. S [...]

Russia detains U.S. founder of Baring Vostok private equity group
Russia has detained the U.S. founder of the Baring Vostok private equity group in Moscow on suspicion of fraud, a Moscow court said on Friday, a move likely to concern foreign investors.
Russian court orders Baring Vostok executive Delpal be held in custody
A Russian court on Friday ordered Baring Vostok executive Phillipe Delpal, a French national, to be held in custody for one month and 30 days after he was detained on suspicion of embezzlement.
Trump set to declare border emergency, sign shutdown-averting bill
U.S. President Donald Trump was poised on Friday to declare a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, a move that Democrats vowed to challenge as an unconstitutional attempt to fund his proposed [...]
Fleeing Honduras, family stakes its future on asylum in the U.S.
Seventeen-year old Carolina is putting on some snazzy shoes and make-up, talking excitedly to her friends on her phone, getting ready to go out for a party.
Russia's RDIF chief offers to vouch for detained U.S. Baring Vostok founder
The head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund offered on Friday to personally vouch for Michael Calvey, the founder of Baring Vostok private equity group who has been detained with several others an [...]
Russian prosecutors accuse U.S. founder of Baring Vostok of embezzlement
Russian prosecutors in court on Friday accused the U.S. founder of Baring Vostok private equity group and other detainees of embezzling 2.5 billion rubles ($37.5 million).

AI is FOUR TIMES more effective at predicting an ovarian cancer sufferer's risk of dying
A study by Imperial College London found an AI model that assesses a tumour's structure and genetic make-up better predicts a patient's prognosis than methods currently used by doctors.
Trump gets Republican primary challenger: Bill Weld soft-launches campaign
'Our country is in grave peril,' William Weld told an audience in the early primary state of New Hampshire. 'Our president is simply too unstable to carry out the duties of the highest [...]
Facebook may start removing anti-vaxx posts
Facebook writes that it is looking into removing misinforming content about vaccinations (pictured) from recommendations to its users and to 'demote' it in searches on its platform.
Lawyer for two black Empire 'extras' detained over Jussie Smollett attack says they are innocent
The two African American brothers have not been named since they were picked up at Chicago O'Hare airport on Wednesday night after returning from a trip to Nigeria to see family.
Power up! Mint condition Super Mario Bros sold at auction for a record-breaking $100,000
The game, which was released by Nintendo in 1985, was sold at auction in the United States last week after a group of collectors joined forces to purchase it.
Three boys use their own allowances to buy a flower for ALL 270 girls and 70 female members of staff
Eighth-grader Tristan Valentine, seventh-grader Kyan Rice, and sixth-grader Lincoln Holmes bough flowers for the 270 girls and 70 female staff at Summit Trail Middle School in Kansas.
Love Trumps all! Don Jr and girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle celebrate their first Valentine's Day
The loved-up couple enjoyed a quiet dinner at an upmarket Italian restaurant on Manhattan's Upper East Side decorated with rose petals and giant teddy bears in honor of the occasion.
Woman is reunited with long-lost cat who went missing 13 years ago
Kelly LaVette, 35, was reunited with her cat, Jill, who went missing 13 years ago, after an animal rescuer searched for the owner on Facebook, and miraculously found Kelly earlier this month.

Come On Down And Escape The Maze
Welcome to The Riddler. Every week, I offer up problems related to the things we hold dear around here: math, logic and probability. There are two types: Riddler Express for those of you who want some [...]
Significant Digits For Friday, Feb. 15, 2019
You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. 54 to 45 By a vote of 54 to 45, the Senate yesterday confirmed William Barr as attorney general. Barr pre [...]
What The Potential 2020 Candidates Are Doing And Saying, Vol. 6
Welcome to a weekly collaboration between FiveThirtyEight and ABC News. With 5,000 people seemingly thinking about challenging President Trump in 2020 — Democrats and even some Republicans &mdas [...]
Independents Trust Mueller, Which Could Be Bad News For Trump
Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly polling roundup. Poll of the week A new survey has found that most Americans trust special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian involvement in [...]

Man says killing mountain lion with bare hands 'was just like a wrestling match'
The man who was attacked by a mountain lion during a run in Colorado earlier this month explained how he suffocated the young cat — and survived with minimal injuries.
White House scrambles for money to build the wall
If President Donald Trump declares an emergency to build the wall with Mexico, he still needs money to pay for it.
The Latest: 1,000-plus gather to honor Parkland victims
The Latest on the anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (all times local): 4:40 p.m. Fewer than 10 percent of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High students showed up for school [...]
Cardinal expects 'significant progress' at sex abuse summit
The Chicago archbishop helping to organize next week's summit of the world's bishops at the Vatican says he expects it to make "significant progress" in responding to the sex abuse [...]
The Latest: Dem presidential hopefuls split on spending bill
The Latest on Congress' border security measure and President Donald Trump (all times local): 10:29 a.m.
Rep. Walter Jones remembered at funeral for deep convictions
Friends and colleagues of the late U.S. Rep. Walter Jones Jr. remembered him Thursday as a man of integrity and deep Christian conviction who fought for constituents and what he believed was right.
Judge critical of PG&E's wildfire role demands more answers
A U.S. judge who has berated Pacific Gas & Electric Co. for its role in California wildfires is demanding more answers from the utility.
The Latest: Mountain lion locked its jaws on runner's wrist
The Latest on a Colorado mountain lion attack (all times local): 2:45 p.m.

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

ShowBiz Minute: Alfonso Ribeiro can't copyright 'Carlton' moves
Avenatti says he has new video evidence against R. Kelly; Louisiana Rapper Mystikal free on $3M bond in rape case; Feds tell Alfonso Ribeiro he can't copyright "Carlton" moves. (Feb. 15 [...]
Flu widespread in US with 15.2 million cases since October, but experts see 'low-severity' season
More people have received flu shots this year than last. The overall hospitalization rate so far this season is 20.1 per 100,000 people compared to 30.5 per 100,000 at this period last year. &nbs [...]
Texts show collusion between police and right-wing extremists, Oregon official claims
A member of Portland’s city council said Thursday a newspaper’s report that the commander for the police rapid response team exchanged friendly text messages with a leader of far-right pro [...]
No family would be at a WWII veteran's Valentine's Day funeral. So, hundreds of strangers showed up
James McCue, a "highly decorated" WWI veteran who served with the Army, could have been buried with few witnesses. A Mass. community changed that. &n [...]

AP Interview: Maduro reveals secret meetings with US envoy
President Nicolas Maduro has invited a U.S. special envoy to Venezuela after revealing in an AP interview that his foreign minister recently held secret meetings with the U.S. official in New York.
Panama to build migrant shelter as hundreds of Cubans enter
Panama's government says it will build a migrant shelter on its southern border with Colombia, after the latest wave of migrants crossed into the country.
UN condemns 'heinous' terrorist attack in Iran killing 27
The U.N. Security Council is condemning "in the strongest possible terms" the bombing in Iran that killed 27 people, calling it a "heinous and cowardly terrorist attack."
Former Honduran lawmaker denies he helped orchestrate migrant caravan
Former Honduran lawmaker and immigration activist Bartolo Fuentes said Thursday that he did not orchestrate the migrant caravan that sent thousands to the U.S. border.
Israel's Netanyahu denies agreeing to Holocaust distortion
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied suggestions of going along with Holocaust historical revisionism in Poland.
North Macedonia notifies the world about its new name
The foreign ministry of newly renamed North Macedonia says it has formally informed the United Nations, U.N. member states and international bodies that its new name has come into effect under a histo [...]