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Environmental Politics 10h ago

The shifting coastline: How local municipalities are reimagining urban planning.

As rising sea levels threaten coastal infrastructure, Santa Cruz becomes a testing ground for experimental ecological buffers and community-led relocation strategies.

By Elena Vance / 8 min read

Community Culture Yesterday

The Sourdough Renaissance.

A profile on the three bakeries defining the new wave of Pacific fermentation and local grain sourcing.

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Verve Coffee Roasters

Downtown SC

Ethical Sourcing Community Hub

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Bookshop Santa Cruz

Pacific Ave

Literary Archive Historic

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Tannery Arts Center

River St

Local Art Studio Space

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The Penny Ice Creamery

Cedar St

Scratch Made Seasonal

Deep Reporting

In-depth investigations into the fabric of our city.

The Housing Files / Part 1

The Hidden Costs of Paradise.

An investigative look at how property speculation is reshaping the neighborhood dynamics of the Westside.

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Infrastructure / Update

The Future of Highway 1.

Understanding the multi-decade expansion plan and its potential impact on local commute times and wildlife corridors.

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