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Also, don't miss Summer Sizzle West Cliff Outdoor Market on the Santa Cruz Patch calendar

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Good day Santa Cruz! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Attorneys move to limit what jurors see in Capitola homicide case.
  • How much new housing and business growth is reshaping downtown Santa Cruz?
  • Which Santa Cruz athletes are shining on waves, mats, and diamonds?

Also on today's calendar: Summer Sizzle West Cliff Outdoor Market and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Low clouds breaking, temps: high: 75, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Attorneys seek to seal Capitola homicide suspect's juvenile record - Aptos Life (aptoslife.com) — Local attorneys are asking a Santa Cruz County judge to seal a prior juvenile gun-violence protective order involving Capitola homicide suspect Tyler Leibelt, arguing its details could unfairly sway future jurors. Leibelt, who was living near Seabright Avenue in Santa Cruz, is charged in the fatal stabbing of Art of Santa Cruz gallery manager Rachell Summers at Capitola Mall and remains jailed awaiting arraignment.
   

2. A generational investment in Downtown Santa Cruz (santacruzsentinel.com) — Downtown Santa Cruz is seeing a wave of new affordable housing, infrastructure upgrades, and business openings that city leaders say signal a healthier, more resilient core. From Pacific Station North to the new library and childcare center, thousands more residents and shoppers are expected to live and spend time downtown. City officials urge residents to keep supporting local businesses and community events to sustain this momentum.
   

3. Santa Cruz's Kaikora "KK" Nauenberg keeps truckin' in Oceanside (fresnobee.com) — Santa Cruz surfers, including 17-year-old Kaikora "KK" Nauenberg, are making deep runs at the Super Girl Surf Festival in Oceanside, while several other Santa Cruz athletes are competing in national golf, baseball, MMA, and more. Closer to home, a first-ever professional sumo tournament is coming to Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz on September 26, with international heavyweights and tickets starting at $50.
   

4. 7 Amazing Facts About Monarchs As Fall Migration Begins In CA (patch.com) — If you want to see monarch butterflies this fall, Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz is one of California's prime viewing spots as their migration ramps up. The piece explains how these "super generation" monarchs travel thousands of miles, ride high-altitude air currents, and fuel up on nectar to survive winter. It also highlights how weather and habitat affect their epic journey.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • Felton Music Hall & (((FolkYeah)) presents... La Luz →
    Felton Music Hall, 6275 Hwy 9, Felton
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • SPOT Nature Day - Henry Cowell Park
    Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, CA 95062
  • Fall Picture Day
    San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School Felton, CA 95018
    8:20 am
  • Wednesday Night Trivia @6:30 PM →
    Cocoa Vino, 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • LO: Back to School Night
    Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    5:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Fort Building Day
    Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    11:15 am
  • Spot Pizza & Baked Goods Fundraiser
    Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, CA 95062
    12:15 pm
  • Felton Music Hall presents... W.I.T.C.H →
    Felton Music Hall, 6275 Hwy 9, Felton
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What is the best Mexican restaurant in Watsonville?
    I'm taking my 95 yr old friend to lunch and he doesn't like any in Santa Cruz ! (Nextdoor East Morrissey)
  • Has anyone near the Westlake and UCSC area been hearing a dog barking and crying all night?
    I hope their ok I feel just awful and hope they aren't trapped outside or something worse. I tried to report it but I didnt have any idea where it… (Nextdoor Westlake Neighbors)
  • Pyramid Global Hospitality posted a job opening for Cook II, Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Full Time in Santa Cruz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Cruz here.

Ok Santa Cruz! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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