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Coast Line | Teachers group to hear from world travelers on Feb. 3
The California Retired Teachers Association Santa Cruz County Division 7 will hold its general membership meeting at 1 p.m. Feb. 3 via Zoom.
Rachel Kippen, Our Ocean Backyard | Manatee mutilation leaves many outraged
About two weeks ago, viral news circulated about a West Indian manatee with the name of a now-former president scrawled into the algae film-coating on its back.
Weather expert explains erratic conditions for Santa Cruz County
While California is no stranger to extreme weather, between droughts and floods, it is unusual to see such erratic weather compressed into a relatively short time.
Name Dropping | Housing Matters to receive $2.5 million grant
Housing Matters announced that it has been selected to receive a $2.5 million grant from the Day 1 Families Fund.
Warriors mailbag: Rebounding problems and rotation questions
Should the Warriors make changes to their rotation, and how can they become a better rebounding team?
Mayor’s message | Seeking a more equitable future
I stopped using the word equality some years back in graduate school, writes Watsonville Mayor Jimmy Dutra.
Focal Point | Before the Cooper House
In 1894 the county built a beautiful new courthouse on Cooper Street.
Photo | Big waves continue aerial show
Questions remain as Sharks officially relocate first two home games to Arizona
NHL: Because of Santa Clara County's ongoing contact sports ban, San Jose Sharks are relocating first two scheduled home games from SAP Center to Gila River Arena
Melissa Murphy | Learning to be thankful quake was a ‘little one’
I know exactly what to do during a tornado, flood and hurricane. Earthquake, not so much.

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Virtual Festival screening now! Benefitting the Rio Theatre This year, bring the adventure home! Fluff up your couch cushions, grab a snack of choice, [...]
Santa Cruz Waves 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Shop Local for the Holidays By Tyler Fox I’m not a big shopper. Big stores with a labyrinth of aisles packed to the gills give me anxiety. It’s like I’m trapped under a huge wave, unable to get [...]
Surfrider Foundation Celebrates New Law to Save Trestles Forever
Surfrider Foundation Celebrates New Law to Save Trestles Forever AB 1426 Permanently Protects San Onofre State Beach from Road Infrastructure Projects September 26, 2020 San Clemente, CA Today, after [...]
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 [...]

Sign-up for COVID-19 vaccination updates: Monterey and San Benito counties
Officials made clear that these are not vaccine sign-up websites, but rather a place for residents to sign-up and receive information about the vaccine delivery across the county.
Legendary talk show host Larry King dead at 87
Longtime talk show host Larry King has died in Los Angeles. He was 87.
Spending more on DoorDash and UberEats? This fee may be why
Late last year, some DoorDash customers started getting hit with a puzzling new fee on their order total just before checkout.
Capitol attack reflects US extremist evolution over decades
Right-wing extremism has previously mostly played out in isolated pockets of America or in smaller cities. In contrast, the deadly attack by rioters on the U.S. Capitol targeted the very heart of gove [...]
Judge: Alleged Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse can't associate with white supremacists
Prosecutors said when Kyle Rittenhouse went to a bar after his arraignment on Jan. 5, he flashed "white power" signs while posing for photos and was serenaded with the Proud Boys' anthe [...]
Mega Millions ticket sold in North Carolina wins $2 million prize
NC Education Lottery says the winning ticket matched the numbers on all five white balls.
Week ahead: 3 stories to watch
Next week will have been one year after a deadly helicopter crash claimed nine lives and 35 years after the space shuttle Challenger explosion claimed seven lives.
Florida teen gets 45 years for killing mother in fight over grades
In a remarkable moment during his sentencing hearing, the judge allowed Ramos' 84-year-old grandmother to see his face close-up for the first time since he was jailed.

Coast Line | Teachers group to hear from world travelers on Feb. 3
The California Retired Teachers Association Santa Cruz County Division 7 will hold its general membership meeting at 1 p.m. Feb. 3 via Zoom.
Rachel Kippen, Our Ocean Backyard | Manatee mutilation leaves many outraged
About two weeks ago, viral news circulated about a West Indian manatee with the name of a now-former president scrawled into the algae film-coating on its back.
Weather expert explains erratic conditions for Santa Cruz County
While California is no stranger to extreme weather, between droughts and floods, it is unusual to see such erratic weather compressed into a relatively short time.
Name Dropping | Housing Matters to receive $2.5 million grant
Housing Matters announced that it has been selected to receive a $2.5 million grant from the Day 1 Families Fund.
Warriors mailbag: Rebounding problems and rotation questions
Should the Warriors make changes to their rotation, and how can they become a better rebounding team?
Mayor’s message | Seeking a more equitable future
I stopped using the word equality some years back in graduate school, writes Watsonville Mayor Jimmy Dutra.

Coast Line | Teachers group to hear from world travelers on Feb. 3
The California Retired Teachers Association Santa Cruz County Division 7 will hold its general membership meeting at 1 p.m. Feb. 3 via Zoom.
Rachel Kippen, Our Ocean Backyard | Manatee mutilation leaves many outraged
About two weeks ago, viral news circulated about a West Indian manatee with the name of a now-former president scrawled into the algae film-coating on its back.
Weather expert explains erratic conditions for Santa Cruz County
While California is no stranger to extreme weather, between droughts and floods, it is unusual to see such erratic weather compressed into a relatively short time.
Name Dropping | Housing Matters to receive $2.5 million grant
Housing Matters announced that it has been selected to receive a $2.5 million grant from the Day 1 Families Fund.
Warriors mailbag: Rebounding problems and rotation questions
Should the Warriors make changes to their rotation, and how can they become a better rebounding team?
Mayor’s message | Seeking a more equitable future
I stopped using the word equality some years back in graduate school, writes Watsonville Mayor Jimmy Dutra.

Israeli healthcare group says coronavirus infections have plunged among vaccinated over-60s
Israel is currently leading the global vaccination drive, with around 30 per cent of its citizens having had at least a single dose of a jab so far.
The Cambridges get a new spaniel puppy from her brother James Middleton
The Cambridges are said to be 'besotted' with their eight-month-old puppy which was gifted to them by Kate's brother James Middleton and arrived at Anmer Hall in Norfolk before their do [...]
Larry King dies age 87 weeks after he was hospitalized with COVID-19
The legendary late night host, Larry King's incredible rags to riches story that resulted in a 65-year-long career on radio and TV - interviewing presidents, celebrities, world leaders and athlet [...]
Andy Cohen and Ryan Seacrest lead stars in mourning the loss of Larry King who died at the age of 87
Bravo patriarch Andy Cohen and media magnate Ryan Seacrest lead the stars in mourning the loss of the beloved interviewer who passed away in Los Angeles.
Anti-Kremlin demonstrations break out across Russia in support of jailed Putin-critic Alexei Navalny
Huge crowds of anti-government protesters joined demonstrations in more than 70 cities in Russia in a show of defiance against the jailing of the opposition leader.
Ayanna Pressley, Cori Bush ask Biden to commute sentences of EVERY death row inmate
On Friday, 35 Democrats led by Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley and Cori Bush sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to commute the sentences of all 49 federal inmates on death row.
Businessman convicted in Medicare fraud scheme spent NYE at daughter's wedding at his
Former healthcare executive Philip Esformes, was included in Trump's long list of pardons and commutations granted to more than 200 convicts in the final days of his presidency.
FBI launches investigation after bomb is thrown at anti-LGBT church in California
Police and fire crews were called to the First Works Baptist Church at 2600 Tyler Avenue in El Monte in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Nobody — And We Mean Nobody — Was Consistently Great Like Hank Aaron
Henry “Hank” Aaron, who died Friday at the age of 86, was a Hall of Famer’s Hall of Famer. He reached international renown in 1974 by breaking Babe Ruth’s all-time home run mark, which had sto [...]
The Nuggets Look Mediocre, But Nikola Jokić Is Setting The World On Fire
The list of NBA MVPs over the past five years is a mishmash of guys with superhero-level talents. Stephen Curry, the greatest shooter on the planet and someone who’s comfortable gunning from nearby [...]
Can You Skillfully Ski The Slopes?
Welcome to The Riddler. Every week, I offer up problems related to the things we hold dear around here: math, logic and probability. Two puzzles are presented each week: the Riddler Express for those [...]
Some Coaches Shy Away From Risk In The Playoffs. Not Andy Reid.
Late in the fourth quarter of the divisional playoff against the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City head coach Andy Reid was faced with a decision: punt the ball and hope that his defense would hold, or at [...]

New Jersey man charged with assaulting cop during Capitol riot is a Secret Service agent's brother
A New Jersey gym owner and former ultimate fighter who got attention for defying the COVID lockdown was arrested for his role in the Capitol riot on Friday after several people identified him to the F [...]
Oregon Gov. Brown criticized for plan to vaccinate teachers ahead of elderly to reopen schools
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is being criticized by some residents and teachers unions for her plan to prioritize vaccinations for school staff before the state's elderly population.
Lawyer for 'QAnon Shaman' says Capitol rioter regrets being 'duped' by Trump
The lawyer for the so-called "QAnon Shaman" who stormed the U.S. Capitol shirtless and wearing a horned bearskin headdress said his client regrets being "duped" by former Presiden [...]
Florida firefighter charged in Capitol attack pleads not guilty in federal court
The firefighter was placed on administrative leave by his department shortly after his arrest.
California snorkeler attacked by shark in Hawaii
A 73-year-old California man snorkeling off the coast of Maui was attacked Friday by an 8-foot-long shark.
LA restaurant owner who went viral after being shuttered by Mayor Garcetti joins lawsuit against Newsom
Five California businesses are suing Gov. Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Xavier Becerra and public health officer Dr. Erica Pan over the state's coronavirus stay-at-home orders.
33 missing children rescued in major human trafficking investigation, FBI says
The FBI has more than 1,800 pending human trafficking-related investigations pending as of Nov. 2020.
Winter storm systems to hit both coasts in one-two punch, as West surveys wind damage
A two-tiered Winter storm system is set to hit both coasts on the heels of a week of dangerous wind gusts and heavy rain.

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

Michigan Mega Millions ticket wins $1 billion jackpot
Someone in Michigan bought the winning ticket for the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot, which was the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. (Jan. 23)
Mega Millions $1 billion jackpot is the third largest in US history. The winning ticket was sold in Michigan.
The Mega Millions jackpot on Friday was worth an estimated $1 billion, making it the third-largest jackpot in U.S. history.
AP Top Stories Jan. 23 5P
Here are the top stories for Saturday, Jan. 23rd: Pro Navalny protesters clash with police in Moscow; Brazil protests demand Bolsonaro's impeachment; Police use tear gas to disperse Congress rall [...]
Investigation finds 33 missing children in Southern California, FBI says
An investigation recently found 33 missing children in Southern California, including eight who had been sexually exploited, the FBI said Friday.

Thousands arrested at Russia protests, including opposition leader Navalny's wife
The protesters have demanded Navalny's freedom after Russian authorities arrested him upon his return to the country.
Russia arrests 2,100 protesters calling for Navalny's release
Protests erupted in dozens of cities across Russia on Saturday to demand the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe. Police arrested more than 2,100 people [...]
Russia welcomes Biden's proposal to extend nuclear arms control treaty
The Kremlin on Friday welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposal to extend the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries, which is set to expire in less than two weeks.
Germany cautious to end latest COVID-19 lockdown due to risk of more contagious variant
Amid its latest COVID-19 lockdown and a promising decline in new coronavirus infections, Germany is hesitant to ease restrictions because of the risk posed by a more contagious variant.
To avoid next surge of deaths, EU summit plans for spread of coronavirus variants across Europe
Worried about a new wave of hospitalizations and deaths in the coming months, European Union leaders assessed more measures to counter the spread of coronavirus variants during a video summit Thursday [...]
ISIS claims responsibility for twin suicide bombings in Baghdad, at least 32 dead
Twin suicide bombings ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital on Thursday, killing at least 32 people and wounding dozens, officials said in what was the first massive bombing in years, hark [...]