Santa Cruz Prepares For Annual Wine Festival

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 7:38pm

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- Santa Cruz Mountains Vintners’ Festival, “Roots That Rock,” is going into its 24th year and it's expected to showcase dozens of wineries in a region that encompasses the Santa Cruz Mountain range where one can find intimate, artisan wineries tucked among the redwoods along scenic mountain roads, or perched atop ridges with sweeping views to the sea.

The festival takes place over the first two weekends of June with multiple wine-tasting opportunities, artisan food, music and a downtown Santa Cruz street faire.

The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association, representing more than 70 wineries located within one of the most unique natural environments for wine-growing in the world, released a preview list of wineries Friday that are participating in the Annual Vintners’ Festival, with additional wineries added daily. The festival features wineries throughout Santa Clara, San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties.

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Santa Cruz Search & Rescue Launches Facebook Page

Submitted by Savannah Williamson on Thursday, May 16th, 6:39 pm

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team launched a new Facebook page to expand communication with the community during search missions.

The Search and Rescue Team (SAR) will use social media to provide ongoing updates to the media, family members and the community about active search missions.

To like them on Facebook, just click here!

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Roots That Rock - 24th Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Vintners' Festival

Submitted by Central Coast News on Thursday, May 16th, 2:03 pm

Order tickets via Eventbrite:
http://scmvintnersfestival-efbevent.eventbrite.com/

Come sip, sample and enjoy wine, food, art and live entertainment at the 24th Annual Vintners' Festival held this June 1 & 2 and 8 & 9, 2013.

Join them for 4 days of fun and celebrate "Roots that Rock!"

This year's festival showcases more than 50 Santa Cruz Mountains winegrowers and offers wine lovers, adventure travelers and locals special attractions, new releases and much more. Tour Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, take part in barrel tastings, meet the winemakers and enjoy live music, art and great food.

A new component added to this year's event is a street faire in Downtown Santa Cruz on June 9. Come and enjoy wine tasting, live music, artists and street performers. We're closing the street and having a party! Edible delights, food trucks and artisanal delights will be on hand and available for purchase.

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Music & Art @ The Mission Adobe

Submitted by Central Coast News on Thursday, May 16th, 1:55 pm

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks is kicking off the 2013 MISSION ADOBE SUMMER SERIES with Music & Art @ the Mission Adobe, a First Friday event.

Join them for a evening of Music & Art at your "State Park Downtown!" The Mission Adobe is a largely undiscovered gem in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz and offers sweeping views of Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay.

Featuring Artist Annie MacHale – An exhibition of handwoven accessories.
Working on an inkle loom which is designed to weave narrow pieces, Annie creates one-of-a-kind works of art that you can use everyday. Each piece is individually designed in a spontaneous process on the loom and woven to be one of a kind.

Enjoy the music of Michelle Kiba, our local “Hawaiian Cowgirl!" Michelle (aka The Ukulele Lady) is a local ukulele entertainer, recording artist, music educator and music therapist.

Admission FREE with donations welcome, proceeds from which benefit the park.

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Wildlife Experts Have Tranquilized the Mountain Lion Trapped in Downtown Santa Cruz

Submitted by Central Coast News on Thursday, May 16th, 1:42 pm

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Sources on scene say the mountain lion has been tranquilized. The Puma Project worked with the Department of Fish and Game to catch the animal that was stuck in an aqueduct downtown. The mountain lion was moved out of the area shortly after 1:00 p.m.

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City of Santa Cruz Creates Blog to Connect Community Members

Submitted by Chaas Toborg on Wednesday, May 15th, 2:39 pm

If you've ever felt like you want to connect with more people in the Santa Cruz community but just weren't sure how -- the city has you covered!

On Wednesday, city leaders announced a new blog - to help you do just that!

The blog lives on the Tumblr server, which you can visit here.

You'll find news and different operations going on around the city. It will feature work from city employees and volunteers.

The city said they created the blog after the police department did the same thing and because it received positive feedback after it was launched.

You can also find the city on Facebook and Twitter.

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Mi Pueblo to Provide "Dreamers" College Scholarships

Submitted by Claudia Otero

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 1:00pm

PRESS RELEASE

Mi Pueblo to Provide "Dreamers" College Scholarships

Scholarship application will not request social security numbers

from undocumented students who apply

<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />SAN JOSE, Calif., (May 13, 2013) - Today, Northern California grocery chain Mi Pueblo Foods announced that the company's scholarship campaign will also provide college scholarships to undocumented high school seniors seeking to further their education.

Over the last four years, Mi Pueblo has provided more than $750,000 in college scholarships in alignment with the company's mission to serve the families in those communities in which the company operates.

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