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Capitola Wharf Bronze Dedication
The Capitola Wharf Enhancement Project (CWEP) team invites the public to join them on Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the new bronze pelicans, sea stars, sea turtles, rockfish, and octopus on Capitola Wharf. It’s a great opportunity to learn about art and sea life, enjoy the wharf and meet people. Full Story page 10
Santa Cruz Celebrates MLK, Protests Trump Full Story page 5
Sheriff’s Office Has Theory on Gun Found at AHS
Steve Engel holds a contraption he created for a hat.
The Glad Hatter
Retired Engineer Tinkers with Headwear
You might have seen Santa Cruz resident Steve Engel at a festival and noticed his hat because these are not your typical lids. Some have flashing lights, others twirling flowers,
whistles, bells — one even has a dragon that spews fire and has eyes that light up. “The hats get messed up at the festivals, but what the heck, that’s what they’re for,” he said. ... continues on page 4
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The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office believe a weapon and ammunition that were recently found on the Aptos High School campus had been left there for weeks following an assault on campus on Dec. 27 during the Christmas break. Full Story page 12
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