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Stories by Neal Kearney
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Jack Snyder
17 year-old Soquel High Student Jack Snyder details his love affair with Half Moon Bay’s infamous heavy-water wave
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Nicaraguan Competitive Surfing
Nicaraguan Surfing Federation Secretary Gianni Landolfi on his dreams for the Central American country’s competitive surfing future
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Roskopp Face 3
Legendary Santa Cruz artist Jimbo Phillips shares his latest, disgustingly-awesome Santa Cruz Skateboards graphic
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Megan McAllister-Owner of Pleasure Point Sanctuary
A chat with Pleasure Point Dance and Yoga Studio Owner Megan McAllister
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Father-Son Duo Peter and John Mel Join Forces With Darc Sport
After years without major sponsorship, the Mel’s ink deal with upstart clothing company, Darc Sport
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Sawdust Imagery
Lanny Headrick revels in bringing his whimsically wooden Robotic art pieces to life
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Wetsurf Training
Andre Giorenelli’s surf training operation is helping young surfers, such as Kai Dollar, reach their fullest potential
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FJ Anderson’s Latest Masterpiece
Local ocean-centric artist FJ Anderson’s current oil painting in-progress masterfully captures the beauty of the savage sea
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CIRCULAR BY DESIGN
Patricio Guerrero and the team at Swellcycle Surfboards are making waves in the sustainable surfboard building industry
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Getting Funky with Taylor Reinhold and MFC
Local urban art extraordinaire Taylor Reinhold shares the story behind his latest mural with MFC standout Erika Rosedale
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Leechy Surfboards
Local underground ripper Stefan Woliczko humbly joins long line of acclaimed Santa Cruz based surfboard shapers
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Pleasure Point 4th of July Parade
East Cliff Drive once again painted Red, White, and Blue as quirky Independence Day parade celebrates the Nation’s founding
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Amelia Otter’s Mischief in the Water
Local surfer Luke McLelan’s first children’s book offers a charming tale starring a certain furry local celebrity
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Pleasure Point Street Fair
Local businesses and artisans attract large crowds at the 10th annual Pleasure Point Street Fair
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The Veteran Surf Alliance Memorial Day Paddle Out
Vets find camaraderie and connection in the healing waters of the sea.
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Santa Cruz Longboard Union Memorial Day Classic
The tradition lives on at the Santa Cruz Longboard Union’s Memorial Day Classic
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The 60 Year-Old Grom
At age 60, Santa Cruz native Tony Roberts has cracked the code to surfing strong into one’s Golden Years
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Artist Profile
What’s the story behind Maia Negre’s latest tropically inspired Plumeria oil paintings?
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Innocent Times
Santa Cruz Surf Club Founding Member Bob “Ritt” Rittenhouse reflects on almost a century of Santa Cruz livin’.
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Captain Stagnero
Fishing Tour Guide Joe Stagnero wants you to experience the drama and beauty of the Monterey Bay.