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On Gardening | Chilean flora can be challenging, but rewarding
Gardening can be made interesting by implementing a thematic plan for part or all of the site. There are many possible themes to choose from: a favorite color or color combination; a plant genus (e.g. [...]
NBA, Sacramento Kings take action regarding allegations against Luke Walton
The league and the Kings said they "take these allegations (against Luke Walton) very seriously and will collaborate to conduct a complete and thorough investigation.”
Live NFL draft updates: Who will Raiders, 49ers take in 1st round?
Get news and analysis from our reporters as well as NFL insiders during the first round of the NFL Draft, Thursday beginning at 5 p.m.
Where are the top 6 US regions with worst smog? California
The American Lung Association report also details efforts by the Trump Administration to dilute air-pollution regulations and clean-air initiatives.
This Week in the Garden | Restore health to plants after wet winter
Perhaps because of the very wet winter we just had, including late rains, several of the destructive fungal diseases, including peach leaf curl and the three worst rose fungal problems are becoming ev [...]
Triathlete Katie Zaferes unearths new purpose, skills as she begins new season | Athlete Perspective
Editor’s note: Katie Zaferes is a professional triathlete who makes her home in Corralitos when she isn’t racing or training in some exotic locale. She will be sending monthly dispatches f [...]
Sharks’ Joe Pavelski still ‘feeling the effects’ of injury, likely out Friday
Melker Karlsson, Joonas Donskoi also questionable for San Jose Sharks opener vs. Colorado Avalanche at SAP Center
New Bay Area crown: Most expensive place in the world to build
It's not even close -- 13 percent more costly to develop than the second-place region.
Reports on king salmon are fantastic | Fish Rap
A high-pressure system over much of the coast has provided clear days with low winds and swell. Perfect for dawn-patrol king salmon chasing along the deeper parts of the Monterey Bay. “It’ [...]
Pac-12 finances: Operating expenses outpace revenue with conference in danger of falling further behind Power Five peers
The Hotline obtained a copy of the conference budget for 2019. It shows operating expenses are growing faster than net revenue, a dynamic that likely won't be well-received on the campuses.

5th Annual Santa Cruz Waves Swellies at The MAH
The 5th Annual Santa Cruz Waves Swellies Awards Party brought the community together for a festive evening of good food, drink, music and company. The event took place Thursday April, 18th at The Muse [...]
ENVIRONMENT | Congratulations, Motherf$cker!
The first annual Motherfucker Awards called out the best of the worst By Kyle Thiermann There are already plenty of awards that celebrate efforts to protect the natural environment. But Mother Earth i [...]
CAUSES | Stop it at the Source
Save Our Shores leads the fight against six pesky sources of single-use waste By Erica Cirino Hotels are all about creating convenience for guests, but some of the convenience comes at a cost for the [...]
CELEBRATE THE ENVIRONMENT AT EARTH DAY SANTA CRUZ ON APRIL 20
Come on down! to San Lorenzo Park Benchlands and celebrate at Earth Day Santa Cruz 2019 this Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The City sponsors this free annual environmental awareness event [...]
The 2019 Santa Cruz Waves Swellies Awards
By Aloe Driscoll Celebrate The 2019 Swellies Winners at our fifth annual party on April 18 at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History! Enjoy live music by Soulwise and Getaway Dogs while dri [...]
CITY CHALLENGES DRIVERS TO ‘SILENCE’ THE DISTRACTION
Every day, at least nine Americans die and 100 are injured in distracted driving crashes according to the National Safety Council. Cell phones, dashboard touchscreens, voice commands and other in-vehi [...]
O’Neill Sea Odyssey: Rachel Kippen ready to take nonprofit’s helm
Kippen to become O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s second director next month as longtime leader Haifley retires By NICHOLAS IBARRA | [email protected] | Santa C [...]
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 [...]

Puppy begins service dog training
Meet Holmes IV.
The world is sadder and angrier than ever before, major study finds
It's not just you -- the world really is getting more miserable.
Student film festival takes over Maya Cinemas in Salinas
The work of student filmmakers from across Monterey County was screened Tuesday at Maya Cinemas in Salinas.
Police: Missing 5-year-old found dead had been beaten, put in cold shower
Authorities believe an Illinois couple who reported their 5-year-old son missing last week killed him by beating him and forcing him to stand in a cold shower for an extended period of time.
25 perfect Mother's Day gifts for under $75
Honor your mom this Mother's Day without breaking the bank!
Safety City helps second graders learn about traffic safety
For 25 years, second graders in Kentucky have maneuvered around a tiny town in electric cars known as Safety City.
Townhouse fires displace 10 residents in Watsonville
Before 6 a.m. a fire started in the garage at the housing complex off of Bright View with at least three people inside. No one was injured.
College professor by day, YouTube gaming star by night
A college professor started streaming to make ends meet on a teacher's salary. Now, he's a YouTube star.

On Gardening | Chilean flora can be challenging, but rewarding
Gardening can be made interesting by implementing a thematic plan for part or all of the site. There are many possible themes to choose from: a favorite color or color combination; a plant genus (e.g. [...]
NBA, Sacramento Kings take action regarding allegations against Luke Walton
The league and the Kings said they "take these allegations (against Luke Walton) very seriously and will collaborate to conduct a complete and thorough investigation.”
Live NFL draft updates: Who will Raiders, 49ers take in 1st round?
Get news and analysis from our reporters as well as NFL insiders during the first round of the NFL Draft, Thursday beginning at 5 p.m.
Where are the top 6 US regions with worst smog? California
The American Lung Association report also details efforts by the Trump Administration to dilute air-pollution regulations and clean-air initiatives.
This Week in the Garden | Restore health to plants after wet winter
Perhaps because of the very wet winter we just had, including late rains, several of the destructive fungal diseases, including peach leaf curl and the three worst rose fungal problems are becoming ev [...]
Triathlete Katie Zaferes unearths new purpose, skills as she begins new season | Athlete Perspective
Editor’s note: Katie Zaferes is a professional triathlete who makes her home in Corralitos when she isn’t racing or training in some exotic locale. She will be sending monthly dispatches f [...]

On Gardening | Chilean flora can be challenging, but rewarding
Gardening can be made interesting by implementing a thematic plan for part or all of the site. There are many possible themes to choose from: a favorite color or color combination; a plant genus (e.g. [...]
NBA, Sacramento Kings take action regarding allegations against Luke Walton
The league and the Kings said they "take these allegations (against Luke Walton) very seriously and will collaborate to conduct a complete and thorough investigation.”
Live NFL draft updates: Who will Raiders, 49ers take in 1st round?
Get news and analysis from our reporters as well as NFL insiders during the first round of the NFL Draft, Thursday beginning at 5 p.m.
Where are the top 6 US regions with worst smog? California
The American Lung Association report also details efforts by the Trump Administration to dilute air-pollution regulations and clean-air initiatives.
This Week in the Garden | Restore health to plants after wet winter
Perhaps because of the very wet winter we just had, including late rains, several of the destructive fungal diseases, including peach leaf curl and the three worst rose fungal problems are becoming ev [...]
Triathlete Katie Zaferes unearths new purpose, skills as she begins new season | Athlete Perspective
Editor’s note: Katie Zaferes is a professional triathlete who makes her home in Corralitos when she isn’t racing or training in some exotic locale. She will be sending monthly dispatches f [...]

New Mexico armed border group barred from Facebook fund-raising
Facebook Inc on Thursday barred a New Mexico-based paramilitary group that has stopped undocumented migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border from using its fundraising tools and said it would remove any o [...]
House Democrats probe Homeland Security firings
Democratic lawmakers on Thursday sought documents on Trump administration firings of top officials at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), saying they were concerned the dismissals were prompted [...]
Ex-Florida policeman gets 25 years in prison for killing black motorist
A former Florida police officer was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday for fatally shooting a black motorist who was awaiting a tow truck in October 2015.
Morgan Stanley to pay $150 million to settle California crisis-era mortgage charges
Morgan Stanley will pay $150 million to settle charges it misled two large California public pension funds about the risks of mortgage-backed securities they bought in the years leading up to the 2008 [...]
Massachusetts judge faces federal charges for blocking immigration arrest
Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged a Massachusetts judge and court officer with conspiracy and obstruction, saying they blocked an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer from arresting an il [...]
SpaceX escape engines were test fired before mishap: panel
A NASA safety panel said on Thursday that Saturday's accident on a SpaceX astronaut capsule happened after eight engines were test fired, but offered scant details on what caused the mishap or th [...]

Man shares his emotional response to wearing a band-aid that matches his skin tone
Twitter user Dominique Apollon ‏took to Twitter on Friday, April 19, to reveal how emotional and happy he felt to be wearing a band-aid that matches his skin tone for the first time ever.
Man, 30, is arrested for 'threatening to rape Harvard professor, rip her face off and eat her alive'
Matthew Haviland, 30, was taken into custody by police in North Kingstown on Wednesday and later charged with cyber-stalking and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce.
AOC deletes tweet after falsely accusing Republicans of posing next to a cardboard cutout of her
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez jumped to attack old, male Republicans for taking pictures with a cardboard cutout of her, when it was actually a Democrat congressman pictured.
Footage shows boy, 10, leading cops on a car chase through an Oklahoma neighborhood
Footage shows a young boy leading cops on a car case after he stole his aunt's car. The boy, 10, drove the saloon car through an Oklahoma neighborhood before police stopped him.
North Korea billed the US $2million for the care of comatose Otta Warmbier, 22, days before he died
North Korea gave the United States a $2m bill for the care of comatose Otto Warmbier, who died shortly after being returned to his home in Ohio after being held in detention in North Korea.
Woman with distinct facial tattoos is arrested for the third time in six months
Alyssa Zebrasky, 27, was pictured in her third mugshot on Tuesday after she was arrested in Montgomery County, Ohio.
Heart-stopping moment an out-of-control truck miraculously misses a man crossing the road by inches
The spectacular near-miss was filmed by a CCTV camera in the northern Turkish province of Amasya and shared on social media.
Photos reveal AWFUL surprise tattoos that people gave to their friends and family
MTV reality series How Far Is Tattoo Far? debuted in October 2018 and was hosted by Younger star Nico Tortorella and Jersey Shore's Snooki.

The NFL Draft Is Looking More And More Like Signing Day
Everybody will be watching Josh Allen on Thursday night, four years after Allen struggled to find anybody to watch him. The former two-star recruit out of Montclair, New Jersey — now projected t [...]
Politics Podcast: Joe Biden’s Path To The Democratic Nomination
Former Vice President Joe Biden announced his candidacy for president on Thursday. The FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast crew discusses how he could win the Democratic nomination and also why he might [...]
We Looked At Almost 2,000 Mock NFL Drafts. Here’s What We Learned.
The NFL draft is a spectacle. Last year, the draft averaged more viewers than the previous year’s Stanley Cup Final. Social media and fan interest have exploded with a thirst for draft informati [...]
Significant Digits For Thursday, April 25, 2019
You’re reading Significant Digits, a daily digest of the numbers tucked inside the news. For even more facts, figures and discussion, check out our live FiveThirtyEight Politics podcasts in Texa [...]

Danger from California wildfires pushes newsrooms to unite
After the Carr Fire tore through our community of Redding, California, last summer, we mostly avoided the "what if" question.
Powwow plans focus on missing, murdered Native women
A two-day powwow that represents one of the largest annual gatherings of indigenous people in the United States begins Friday in New Mexico, where organizers say they want to build awareness this year [...]
Coast Guard lieutenant accused of compiling hit list of TV hosts, Dem politicians, is granted release
A Coast Guard lieutenant who authorities say compiled a hit list of Democratic politicians and media personalities was granted pre-trial release.
DA: Man ran prostitution ring out of parents' basement
Authorities say a Long Island man ran a prostitution ring out of his parents' home, luring women with drugs, locking them in a basement dungeon and making them use a bucket instead of a bathroom.
Delaware latest state to push for opioid tax
Lawmakers in Delaware are pushing to impose a tax on drug manufacturers who sell opioid painkillers.
Ex-officer who killed 911 caller describes ambush training
Prosecutors have rested their case against a former Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an unarmed woman who approached his squad car, and it appears the former officer will soon testify.
Massachusetts judge charged with helping man evade ICE
A Massachusetts judge has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges for allegedly helping a man in the country illegally to evade immigration officials.
10 students hit with BB or pellet gun at Georgia elementary school, officials say
Ten Georgia elementary school students were recovering from not-life threatening injuries on Thursday after being shot by a BB or pellet gun while playing outside, officials said.

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

Violent storms, floods, tornadoes leave 5 dead in South
Violent storms unleashed floods and tornadoes across Texas and Louisiana Wednesday and Thursday, leaving at least five people dead.
Police: no terrorism ties seen in pedestrian crash
Authorities say a former U.S. Army sharpshooter who crashed into pedestrians in California had picked up food and was driving to Bible study when he sped into a crosswalk and injured eight people. (Ap [...]
Agents search Baltimore mayor’s homes, City Hall
Numerous federal agents raided the homes and City Hall offices of Baltimore's embattled mayor on Thursday amid dramatically widening investigations. (April 25) [...]
Biden makes 20 seeking to beat Trump in 2020
As former Vice President Joe Biden formally joins the race for president, a crowded field of democratic presidential hopefuls are gearing up for a fight to determine who's really best positions t [...]

Argentine peso hits record low against US dollar
Argentina's state-run Banco de la Nación says the Argentine peso has hit a new low, closing at 45.90 to the dollar.
American father had to choose which of his two children to rescue in Sri Lanka bombing
It’s a nightmare hard to fathom. Former New York investment banker Matthew Linsey, 61, has spoken out in grief about the painful split-second decision he was forced to make on Sunday after a sui [...]
Europe's far-right leaders campaign in Prague for EU vote
Europe's far-right political leaders campaigned Thursday in Prague, calling migration and Islam major threats to Europe as they sought to rally support ahead of the European Parliament elections [...]
Mexicans up in arms over plan to ban sale of cold beer from stores across capital
Mexicans are being faced with legislation that would ban the sale of cold beer in stores across the nation’s capital.
6 Turkish journalists sent to jail after losing appeals
Six former journalists and staff of an opposition newspaper in Turkey have returned to prison to serve their sentences after an appeals court confirmed their conviction on terror charges.
The Latest: Official: 21 missing after Venezuelan boat sinks
The Latest on the boat that sank in the Caribbean Sea (all times local): 2:20 p.m. Officials say they're searching for 21 people who are missing after a boat sank in the Caribbean Sea off the sho [...]