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Who let the dogs out? Capitola City Council to consider leash laws

According to the staff report, of the 12 city-controlled parks and beaches, only one currently allows off-leash dogs to frolic around in the open air.

At its meeting Thursday, the Capitola City Council will take a look at its dog leashing policies at city-owned parks and beaches and will decide if any changes need to be made. (Shmuel Thaler - Santa Cruz Sentinel file)

"Dehydration means that we’ve lost not only water, but also essential nutrients and minerals (called electrolytes) that help regulate body temperature, muscle activity (including heart), waste removal, and other necessary life functions," writes columnist Donna Maurillo. "These include potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, chloride, phosphate, and bicarbonate."

Donna Maurillo, Food for Thought | Ways to beat dehydration

Rio de Janeiro's Lucas Fink continued his skimboarding dominance at the 10th annual TAC Skimblast at Seabright State Beach on Saturday.

Lucas Fink wins 2024 TAC Skimblast in Santa Cruz | Skimboarding

A blanket of color covers the bluff next to the stairs on West Cliff at Monterey Street on Tuesday as two surfers carry a board down to the water. While there wasn’t an abundance of surfable waves Tuesday morning, many beginners -- including dozens in multiple surf school classes -- had a swell time nonetheless.

Photo | A swell time to be had in the surf below staircase along West Cliff

Genetic research can reveal the killing patterns of mountain lions and coyotes, protecting domestic animals.

Wildlife sleuths use DNA to understand deadly attacks in Santa Cruz Mountains

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Scotts Valley’s Kaleb Wing, Brock Ketelsen to compete in prestigious Area Code Games baseball showcase | Local Roundup

Scotts Valley's Kaleb Wing and Brock Ketelsen have been chosen to compete in the prestigious Area Code Games baseball showcase at Blair Field in Long Beach on Aug. 8-13.

"I live in town, so I don't plan on going anywhere. Just want to take some time and find out what the next chapter brings," Dally told the Sentinel. "It's kind of surreal because I feel young. But I also...

Lifestyle

Aptos | Noble Harvest lavender farm welcomes public

Noble Harvest Farm in Aptos was abuzz Friday morning with thousands of bustling bees and about 40 visitors, who traveled from the Bay Area and beyond for the farm's first you pick lavender session of the summer season.