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Santa Cruz County RTC affirms support for ‘ultimate’ trail design in Mid County
"It's no guarantee that we're going to be able to do this project ultimately; that we'll have the money," said Andy Schiffrin, the alternate for Commissioner Justin Cummings. "But by approving the project--or urging the county to approve the project--we make it possible to potentially do it and we stay on track."
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Cardinals sweep Falcons, lock up SCCAL title | Boys volleyball
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Virtual ceremony honors top PVUSD students
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Soquel girls lacrosse knocks off Santa Cruz | Local Roundup
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![Aptos native Jack Rose took 54th out of 26,469 runners at the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday. Aptos native Jack Rose took 54th out of 26,469 runners at the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday.](https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/STC-L-LOCAL-0417-01.jpg?w=225)
Aptos’ Jack Rose posts top-100 finish at Boston Marathon | Local Roundup
Aptos native Jack Rose took 54th out of 26,469 runners at the 128th Boston Marathon on Monday.
Local News
![A Santa Cruz man who pleaded no contest to murdering a 28-year-old man in a 2020 Mission Street gang-related shooting was sentenced Thursday to 15-years-to-life in prison. A Santa Cruz man who pleaded no contest to murdering a 28-year-old man in a 2020 Mission Street gang-related shooting was sentenced Thursday to 15-years-to-life in prison.](https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/thinkstockphotos-95403440-2-1.jpg?w=620)
Shooter in 2020 Santa Cruz gang murder sentenced
A Santa Cruz man who pleaded no contest to murdering a 28-year-old man in a 2020 Mission Street gang-related shooting was sentenced Thursday to 15-years-to-life in prison.
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New Santa Cruz tow-away street sweeping plan advances
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![Men’s Journal ranked Ouray No. 1 out of 50 U.S. vacation destinations this year. Men’s Journal ranked Ouray No. 1 out of 50 U.S. vacation destinations this year.](https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TDP-L-OURAY-01.jpg?w=529)
A weekend guide in Ouray, the country’s No. 1 vacation destination of 2024
Men’s Journal ranked Ouray No. 1 out of 50 U.S. vacation destinations this year.
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Oakland chef hits it out of Oracle Park with his lumpia
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Entertainment
!["Koshersoul" details Twitty's journey as a Black, gay and Jewish man and draws meaningful links between Afro-Atlantic and global Jewish culinary practices, including the contributions of Jews of color. "Koshersoul" details Twitty's journey as a Black, gay and Jewish man and draws meaningful links between Afro-Atlantic and global Jewish culinary practices, including the contributions of Jews of color.](https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FOOD-KOSHERSOUL-MCT-16x9-1.jpg?w=620)
How to make Michael Twitty’s matzoh ball gumbo, a soup of Black and Jewish cuisines
"Koshersoul" details Twitty's journey as a Black, gay and Jewish man and draws meaningful links...
Opinion
!["Our Santa Cruz County court will soon begin our process of interviewing and selecting our 2024-2025 civil grand jury, and we hope you will consider applying," writes Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Katherine A. Hansen. "Serving on our civil grand jury is a tremendous opportunity to support our local community and to contribute to the betterment of our county government agencies – the agencies that we believe in and rely on to provide services to each of us." "Our Santa Cruz County court will soon begin our process of interviewing and selecting our 2024-2025 civil grand jury, and we hope you will consider applying," writes Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Katherine A. Hansen. "Serving on our civil grand jury is a tremendous opportunity to support our local community and to contribute to the betterment of our county government agencies – the agencies that we believe in and rely on to provide services to each of us."](https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/STC-L-STAIRLINES-0131.jpg?w=499)
Guest Commentary | Why serving on civil grand jury benefits all
"Our Santa Cruz County court will soon begin our process of interviewing and selecting our...
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![A federal judge has refused to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald Trump. A federal judge has refused to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald Trump.](https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Trump_Classified_Documents_60298.jpg?w=525)
Judge rejects Trump request to dismiss classified documents prosecution
A federal judge has refused to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald Trump.
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![Carnival Cruise Line has released another round of updates on just what travelers can expect when its new private destination Grand Bahama Celebration Key opens. Carnival Cruise Line has released another round of updates on just what travelers can expect when its new private destination Grand Bahama Celebration Key opens.](https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lokono-Cove-Retail-Portal-Visual-Still-JPG.jpg?w=620)
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Carnival doles out more details on new Bahamas destination
Carnival Cruise Line has released another round of updates on just what travelers can expect...