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In today's newsletter:

  • How to protect your food after the Corralitos power outage
  • Santa Cruz driver flips car after bizarre 5 mph crash sequence
  • Why a Florida reader is suddenly searching for a Santa Cruz attorney

Also on today's calendar: Santa Cruz Elks Lodge Fall Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Not as warm but pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. More than 2,000 PG&E customers without power in Corralitos area (ksbw.com) — More than 2,000 PG&E customers in the Corralitos area of Santa Cruz County lost power Wednesday afternoon, with crews still investigating the cause and no restoration time set. Residents are reminded they may qualify for PG&E's Safety Net compensation after long outages and are urged to follow food safety guidelines, including discarding perishables after several hours without refrigeration.
   

2. 49ers Fan Busted After Bizarre Slow-Motion Wreck Spree (pulptastic.com) — A slow-speed but dramatic crash in Santa Cruz County saw a driver in a 49ers jersey repeatedly hit roadside objects before flipping his car onto its side. A nearby motorist checked on him as emergency crews responded, though officials have not yet confirmed any injuries or charges.
   

3. Potempa: Reader looking for Gary Redenbacher on eve of Popcorn Fest (chicagotribune.com) — Santa Cruz readers might recognize attorney Gary Redenbacher, who now runs the local civil-litigation firm Redenbacher and Brown and serves on the Scotts Valley Unified School District board. A Florida reader hoping to reach him about concerns involving Conagra prompted this update on his post-popcorn life, from his family in Northern California to his long-ago appearances at Valparaiso's Popcorn Festival.
   

4. MVC shuts down Pacific Grove, moves to 3-0 (santacruzsentinel.com) — Local football fans can catch Santa Cruz High hosting Santa Clara this Saturday at 3:30 p.m., one of several regional matchups on the schedule. The roundup also highlights Monte Vista Christian's gritty win at Pacific Grove and St. Francis' double-overtime thriller, giving Santa Cruz readers a quick look at how nearby teams are shaping up this season.
   

5. Santa Cruz psychologist reflects on 9/11 response and lessons learned (ksbw.com) — A Santa Cruz psychologist shares how volunteering in New York after 9/11 shaped her approach to trauma care and emotional recovery. Her reflections highlight the importance of listening, small gestures of kindness, and recognizing that healing looks different for everyone, lessons she continues applying in her work back home.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing cat.
    Lost on Franklin st off ocean st. His name is mick. (Nextdoor Ocean's 11)
  • I'm sad to be making this post, but I am looking to rehome a special puppy.
    I have been fostering my mom's dog while because her home for the past 15 years was sold out from under her. It's taking her longer than expected to… (Nextdoor Pleasure Point)
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  • Santa Cruz City School District posted a job opening for Behavior Technician - SPED - 15 hrs. - Branciforte Middle School in Santa Cruz. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Cruz here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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