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New Bird Guide Takes Flight at free Natural Bridges SB event

April 15, 2026

Author-illustrator Sophie Wood Brinker will share her new guide, Birds of Santa Cruz   APRIL 14, 2026 —SANTA CRUZ, CA — Explore the stories local birds can tell when Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) hosts a free book talk...

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Santa Cruz Show Recap: Good Riddance Album Release at The Catalyst (April 10, 2026)

April 15, 2026

Last Friday at The Catalyst was one of those shows that just felt good to be at. Good Riddance played a hometown album release show to a sold-out crowd. Packed room, lots of familiar faces. Great openers — Planet On...

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City of Santa Cruz Celebrates Completion of Wharf End Repairs, Restoring Full Public Access

April 8, 2026

SANTA CRUZ, CA — The City of Santa Cruz will celebrate the completion of the Wharf End Interim Repairs project on Wednesday, April 29, reopening the southern end of the Santa Cruz Wharf to the public after winter storm damage incurred in 2024. The...

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Funding for Central Coast Artists Across Disciplines: Individual Artists Fellowship Application Opens April 15th

April 8, 2026

SANTA CRUZ, CA — Artists across the Central Coast are invited to apply for a transformative funding opportunity celebrating artistic excellence and community impact. The California Arts Council’s Individual Artists Fellowship program, which launches on the Central Coast, will accept...

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