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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · May 30

Well, the photos in my reply to my post as only 4 photos can be posted here

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · May 30

Yes, there’s a photo that of it in my post

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · May 29

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · May 29

Santa Cruz is Proudly Showing Pride!
The Santa Cruz County Building, Santa Cruz City Hall, Town Clock, Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Building and Abbott Lighthouse are all lit up. They will be lit through the end of June.

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · May 18

Dustin’s view below, probably from today, and my view from a couple of days ago

Sea Lions on Seal Rick in Santa Cruz, California

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · May 18

Who saw last nights drone show on the Main Beach?

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Apr 1

Heavy rain showers and brief sun breaks seem to be on repeat in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Mother Nature is enjoying playing April Fools jokes…

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 28

West Cliff Drive is once again being pummeled by huge waves! Use caution if you’re anywhere near the ocean, cliffs and beaches. 3/28/25 9:45am

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 22

I predict a big stink is about to happen…
An anchovy invasion and die off at the Santa Cruz Harbor! #anchovies #feedingfrenzy #dieoff
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An anchovy invasion and die off at the Santa Cruz Harbor! #anchovies #feedingfrenzy #dieoff

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 19

A Raft of Sea Lions as seen from the Santa Cruz Wharf

#sealions #santacruz #wharf
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A Raft of Sea Lions as seen from the Santa Cruz Wharf #sealions #santacruz #wharf

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · Mar 10

California Gov. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social failed last week to implement #SB54 – the nation's strongest plastic reduction law. That is not the last word! Read the statement from the Aquarium, @oceana.bsky.social, and @oceanconservancy.bsky.social. www.montereybayaquarium.org/newsroom/pre...

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Greg Porter @gporterwx.bsky.social · Mar 10

Look at that spin. This low pressure system will erode the weak ridge of high pressure that set up over California and open up the storm door this week. I count at least three systems targeting the state with rain and snow over the next week. #CAwx

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 10

I’m not sure there’s anything more beautiful than walking West Cliff in early spring when the weather is like it is right now. We have an extra hour of light today, get out and enjoy it!

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 5

Spring has Sprung in the Santa Cruz Mountains

A field of daffodils in the Santa Cruz Mountains

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 2

If you haven’t been to Lighthouse Point on a Sunday evening and seen the Bubble Lady, you really need to! She’s there most Sundays an hour before sunset, so 5:04pm today

Sunday sunsets at Lighthouse Point includes a lot of Bubble Magic! #BubbleMagic

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 2

Credit yes, but I don’t charge local news media for my work. I think of it as getting name recognition and it’s a 2 way street, I’ve called in favors to get attention to something I care about. I do charge all out of area and major networks, which I’ve done a surprisingly lot of

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 2

Late morning, early afternoon. Since the surfers in Capitola were being pushed south, sheriff deputies went to New Brighton and Seacliff with drones looking for surfers needing help

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 2

Yes, waves have been building since last night and expected to last until Monday night

Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 2

I’m sure musky will step up with a plan that will cost many billions more and constantly break

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 2

Thank you! 💙

Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 2

Thank you!

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 2

The San Jose Mercury News reached out to me after I started talking about all the water rescues that were happening today, especially in Capitola and the Pleasure Point area. My photo and some of my words

Santa Cruz coast: Hazardous waves prompt water rescues, Capitola beach closure

‘Life-threatening conditions’ for beachgoers, surfers forecast through Monday

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 2

😳 What was it?

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 2

This evening was a double feature with a stunning sunset and big waves

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Native Santa Cruz @nativesantacruz.bsky.social · Mar 1

A Friday sunset featuring the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

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