Category Archives: only in santa cruz

Personal hygiene lessons from the Santa Cruz library staff

Posted on November 7, 2012 by jessicap

This is the flier Santa Cruz library staff may now pass out to patrons. Yes. Really. See my colleague J.M. Brown’s story here.

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Only in Santa Cruz would I find kombucha and locally-made jam at the Walgreen’s

Posted on November 3, 2012 by jessicap
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Earthquake!

Posted on October 22, 2012 by jessicap

This weekend, I finally felt my first California earthquake. Saturday, around midnight, we heard our glasses shaking in the cupboards and felt a rumbling of the floor. Sure enough, it was a small quake. It’s silly, but I felt a … Continue reading →

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From the odd files: County says no to pot dispensary’s signs

Posted on October 18, 2012 by jessicap

While heading to the city this past weekend, I chuckled at the large signs posted on Highway 17 near the Summit touting “Herbs, $125 an ounce” flanked by the green crosses that signify medical marijuana. A co-worker also spotted it … Continue reading →

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The Santa Cruz Bucket List

Posted on October 18, 2012 by jessicap

My colleague Christina Gullickson has put together a “bucket list” of the top 10 things to do in Santa Cruz County before you die. Check it out here. I think I’ve done half of them. How about you?

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oy vey

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jessicap

I just realized it has been more than a month since I posted here. That is just unacceptable. Election stuff, the beginning of the new school year and various trials have kept me busier than ever. I will do my … Continue reading →

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I rode the Hurricane and all I got was (not) this lousy T-shirt

Posted on August 28, 2012 by jessicap

I hate roller coasters. I don’t just dislike them. I mean, I actually hate them. I detest them with a deep-seeded passion and generally refuse to go on them. I’ve gone on about three in my life and it’s  never … Continue reading →

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Vampires of the Boardwalk?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jessicap

While doing some research, I came across a rather strange set of stories about a murder trial held here 20 years ago. Apparently a 20-year-old former roller coaster operator was charged with first-degree murder for the death of a young … Continue reading →

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Twenty-five years of “The Lost Boys”

Posted on August 7, 2012 by jessicap

If it weren’t for the SFist, I’d have no idea today was the 25th anniversary of the cult classic that is “The Lost Boys.” I watched it for the first time soon after moving here, figuring it was sort of … Continue reading →

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Santa Cruz in the sand

Posted on August 7, 2012 by jessicap

Spotted this over by the Municipal Wharf Saturday:

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