Ugly no more: Crocs sales surge
There’s no end in sight for the ongoing love affair between Crocs, the maker of the often-mocked foam clog, and comfort-seeking consumers. On…
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Biden set to announce $200 billion for universal pre-K in sweeping new proposal
President Joe Biden is set to announce $200 billion in education funding as part of his sweeping spending package he will unveil prior to his…
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Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger asks appeals court to throw out murder conviction for killing Botham Jean
An attorney for Amber Guyger, the White former Dallas police officer convicted of killing of Black neighbor Botham Jean in his apartment, asked a…
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Santa Cruz increases parking meter rates in Main Beach area
The City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department announced Tuesday that the City Council has approved an ordinance increasing parking meter rates by…
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Scientist: Extent of DDT dumping in Pacific is ‘staggering’
Marine scientists say they have found what they believe to be more than 25,000 barrels that possibly contain DDT dumped off the Southern California…
Continue ReadingBidens to meet with former President Carter and Rosalynn Carter in Georgia Thursday
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will meet with former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter in their hometown of…
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On-duty NYPD officer dies after being struck by an intoxicated hit-and-run driver with a suspended license on the Long Island Expressway
A 43-year-old NYPD officer was struck and killed early Tuesday morning on the Long Island Expressway by an intoxicated driver who fled the scene and…
Continue ReadingUS orders drawdown of government employees from Afghanistan embassy
The State Department on Tuesday ordered the departure of government employees from the US Embassy in Kabul “whose functions can be performed…
Continue ReadingThe Warm-Up
WEATHER STORYHigh pressure will build in for the remainder of the week, bringing much warmer air to the region. Onshore flow will keep coastal areas…
Continue ReadingBiden picks Texas sheriff who criticized Trump-era policies for ICE director
President Joe Biden will nominate Harris County, Texas, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a critic of former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies,…
Continue ReadingBiden set to acknowledge ground-shaking history of the last year in first speech to Congress
When President Joe Biden delivers his first address to Congress on Wednesday, two of the past year’s ground-shaking events will be hard to…
Continue ReadingBiden seeks $80 billion to boost IRS enforcement
President Joe Biden will seek $80 billion to fund enhanced Internal Revenue Service enforcement of high-earners to help pay for his American Families…
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Americans get another reprieve on a new ID requirement to fly
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) again delayed the deadline for enforcement of REAL ID requirements, the latest pandemic-related…
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CNN Poll: Most satisfied with Chauvin verdict, but partisans divide
More than three-quarters of Americans say they are satisfied with the guilty verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the…
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The census is a lucky break for Republicans
The most important development thus far in the race for control of the House of Representatives in 2022 arguably occurred with Monday’s release…
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CDC issues new outdoor mask guidance for fully vaccinated people
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued new guidance on outdoor mask use for fully vaccinated Americans. Fully vaccinated…
Continue ReadingIranian attack boats harassed US warships in Persian Gulf again on Monday, Navy says
Iran’s Navy once again harassed US ships operating in the Persian Gulf, this time coming within 68 yards of the ships on Monday night,…
Continue Reading Beavers chewed through a cable and knocked out internet service to hundreds in a Canadian town
A colony of beavers gnawed through a fiber optic cable near their dam over the weekend, disrupting internet service for hundreds of residents in…
Continue ReadingDC Police department hit by ransomware attack
The Washington Metropolitan Police Department has been the subject of a ransomware attack, according to a source familiar with the incident. The…
Continue ReadingYou can now get Amazon groceries delivered inside your garage
Amazon wants to make grocery deliveries more convenient and protect them from theft and bad weather by bringing them straight into customers’…
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FBI opens civil rights investigation into police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.
The FBI’s Charlotte field office confirmed they have opened a federal civil rights investigation into last week’s police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr.…
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Liz Cheney thinks January 6 should be ‘disqualifying’ for some GOPers
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney has made no secret of her opinion that the riot at the US Capitol on January 6 was incited by then-President Donald Trump…
Continue Reading Burning Man festival cancels in-person event again because of Covid-19
The pandemic has once again caused a beloved festival to not go up in flames. Organizers of the Burning Man festival announced Tuesday that they were…
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Watsonville attempted murder suspect arrested in Kern County
The suspect in an attempted murder that happened in late February has been arrested and extradited to Santa Cruz County, according to Watsonville…
Continue ReadingComing this summer: Gas stations running out of gas
Millions of people stuck at home for more than a year are expected to hit the road for much-needed post-pandemic vacations this summer. Good luck…
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Santa Cruz County misses yellow tier by less than 1%
Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties are all still in the orange tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy after this week’s update,…
Continue Reading Justin Bieber is being accused of cultural appropriation over his hair. Again.
Justin Bieber is facing backlash over his hair. Again. The pop star debuted some short dreadlocks this week, sparking cries of cultural appropriation…
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Burning Man cancels 2021 festival in northern Nevada desert
Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer’s annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year…
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DHS extends REAL ID deadline by 19 months
The Secretary of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security will be extending the REAL ID full enforcement date due…
Continue Reading Angels’ Shohei Ohtani becomes first pitcher since Babe Ruth to start game while leading MLB in homers
“Sultan of Swat,” meet “Sho Time.” On Monday, baseball’s Shohei Ohtani accomplished a feat not seen in nearly a century…
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Covid protesters must stop exploiting symbols of the Holocaust
On Saturday morning, thousands of people marched through London to protest against public health measures being contemplated or deployed amid the…
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Cheerleader punished for a Snapchat takes her case to the Supreme Court
When cheerleader Brandi Levy posted a Snapchat of herself giving the middle digit salute with a profanity-laced caption, she likely never thought…
Continue ReadingBiden judicial pick secures endorsements ahead of hearing with Supreme Court overtones
Dozens of former Supreme Court clerks, Justice Department officials and law professors are throwing their support behind President Joe Biden’s…
Continue Reading‘SNL’ cast members signal they’re unhappy about Elon Musk hosting. He’s not the first to cause a stir
In a surprise move over the weekend, “Saturday Night Live” announced that business mogul Elon Musk would be hosting the NBC variety show…
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California to align with CDC on outdoor mask guidance
The CDC issued an update on its guidance for wearing masks outdoors, and it now says fully vaccinated people do not need to wear them outdoors…
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PPE pollution an ongoing issue for the Central Coast
Disposable masks and gloves can be found littered on our Central Coast beaches and trails, posing risk to animals and the environment.…
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Piden juicio contra 9 personas por masacre en comarca indígena de Panamá a manos de una secta religiosa
(CNN Español) — El Ministerio Público de Panamá informó que se solicitó juicio para 9 personas que estarían vinculadas a una secta religiosa,…
Continue ReadingMcCarthy on Cheney’s fitness for leadership: ‘That’s a question for the conference’
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy pointedly declined an opportunity on Tuesday to say whether he believes Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. 3-ranking House…
Continue Reading Julian Nagelsmann será el nuevo entrenador del Bayern Múnich la próxima temporada
(CNN en Español) — El FC Bayern Múnich informó este martes a través de un comunicado la contratación de Julian Nagelsmann como nuevo…
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Hearings underway to potentially release convicted killer of Maddy Middleton
Adrian Gonzalez, the suspect who pled guilty to all charges in the Maddy Middleton murder case is expecting to appear in court for his sentence.…
Continue Reading Death of Osama bin Laden Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the death of Osama bin Laden. On May 2, 2011, Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed by US Special Forces during an early…
Continue Reading Andrew Brown Jr. was fatally shot by deputies in the back of the head, family attorneys say
Andrew Brown Jr. was fatally shot in the back of the head while he tried to drive away from Pasquotank County sheriff’s deputies who had…
Continue ReadingGameStop cashes in on Reddit surge with big stock sale
GameStop shares have gone ballistic this year, surging more than 800% thanks to love from Reddit fans betting on a turnaround for the video game…
Continue ReadingUCSC police warn of fake Instagram account collecting credit card information
UC Santa Cruz police are warning of a scam targeting students on…
Continue ReadingCrocs sales are soaring. Even Questlove wore a gold pair to the Oscars
There’s no end in sight for the ongoing love affair between Crocs, the maker of the often-mocked foam clog, and comfort-seeking consumers. On…
Continue ReadingSenate Democrats holding a lottery for tickets to Biden’s address to Congress
Senate Democrats are using a lottery system to distribute the limited number of tickets available for members of the caucus who are interested in…
Continue ReadingNBA Top Shot customers can’t get their money out. Experts are confounded
NBA Top Shot is the hottest NFT marketplace on the planet. It’s also got a big problem: Customers are complaining about exceptionally long wait…
Continue ReadingCovid and security precautions will make this year’s joint address to Congress different
When President Joe Biden speaks to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, it will look different than presidential addresses in years past with…
Continue Reading Jacob Blake’s uncle arrested during a protest over the officer who shot him returning to active duty
Jacob Blake‘s uncle was among three protesters arrested in demonstrations Sunday over the officer who shot Blake returning to active duty.…
Continue Reading Este hospital en India dice que solo le quedan tres horas de oxígeno y tiene 430 pacientes de covid-19
Nueva Delhi (CNN) — Las vidas de 430 pacientes de covid-19 en el Hospital de Especialidades Ashutosh de la ciudad de Surat, en el estado de…
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