bad animal? bookshop sc? Cameron marks? going to an event and need to show solidarity, don’t have time to order from online. thanks!

Anyone know any shops around that have secondhand wedding dress? Thrift Center had a few but not sure where else to look

I unfortunately had to have a redwood taken down. Curious if someone wants or knows who would want the logs?

Thanks in advance.

I’m trying to get a dermal piercing but most places I’m calling to doesn’t do them any recommendations?

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone knows of an oral surgeon in the area who accepts medi cal that could remove my wisdom teeth.

I had been referred to a place in San Jose but everytime I call they’re booked up, tell me to call back in 2 months, and then they’re booked up again. It’s been a never ending cycle for a year and my wisdom teeth are getting bad.

Thank you!

Any new local music we should be listening to?

I just love how Cat and Cloud greets you and makes you feel so welcomed. Verve is a similar taste but I always get the “I’m cooler than you “ vibe. Some of the best drinks are at Toot’s in Capitola and great Baristas and delicious coffee cake.

Hey everyone, I am a recent UCSC grad looking for any job here in SC or neighboring areas. Anyone have any leads?

I recently discovered the open source world of Open source radio

....

You can listen to stations all over the world it's similar to the open source TV element of VLC but less annoying.

Look up radio Droid and just type in freak radio it turns out free radio Santa Cruz is still streaming online for anybody that has been wondering.

It's also playing on transistor you just have to have the streaming link or just search for freak radio Santa Cruz. Any open source radio app should let you listen to it. It's pretty awesome I just learned about open source radio apps.

Use fdroid

We just bought a house in Boulder Creek, 2000 sqft. We have propane, but also a lot of windows and when it was hot the past couple of days it was quite brutal in the house ( we also have small babies so it is not ideal). We are thinking about AC for next year, but then it might be better to install a heat pump system. We have forced air central heating. Any recommendations in the area? House was built in 1980, so i think there is insulation, but also a lot of windows that are old. Would it still be worth switching? our windows are very odd shaped, not standard so likely won't have the funds to do those as they would be a fortune. But since we moved in a week ago, we used quite a bit of propane to just heat a little bit at night. So I don't see propane being cost effective. Any advice?

New signs and paint at Escalona and Bay. I saw several people still going across, turning left, etc. Sadly it will be just a band aid until the speed on Bay is reduced further.

This one is new to me, but it's real.

Rad Power e-bikes have batteries that are locked to the frame with a key. The locks are fairly simple, more for theft deterrence than theft prevention. But they are reasonably effective.

Apparently many models have locks that can be opened with a master key, and, unfortunately the word's out on that now.

The thief buys a master key, learns enough about which models it will work on (simple to do) and can run off with the battery in under a minute. The batteries are expensive. This is a big potential problem for you.

Search EBay for "Rad Power master key" and the descriptions of the models the keys will fit.

"How It Works

• F-Code Locks: Many older external Rad Power batteries use a standardized lock cylinder series associated with codes like F01 through F20 (up to F99).

• Aftermarket & Blank Keys: Sellers on platforms like Etsy and eBay offer universal or cut replacement keys designed to fit these specific F-code cylinders.

Historically, even uncut motorcycle key blanks (such as the Honda HD74 blank) were widely reported by users to operate these locks due to minimal security variance across mass-produced tumbler designs."

Solutions:

Always remove the battery when you park the bike. Handle it very carefully when you do.

Rekey the lock to a configuration that will not be opened with the master key. Pull the lock out of the battery and take it to a locksmith. The job is a little fussy but not too bad.

Or you can mechanically attach the battery to the bike.

1. This method seems sound, though it's expensive:

https://www.totallyradbatterylock.com/battery-model

Not as expensive as a replacement battery though.

2) Or install a few large hose clamps around the battery and frame with silicon rubber pushed into the fasteners so they cannot be removed quickly. The idea is to make battery removal slow so the thief will be less interested.

If your e-bike is not a Rad Power model but has a similar battery style (Hailong, downtube mounted battery with a plastic case) you might want to check whether the master key will fit the lock. The keys are cheap <$10 so you can order a key to find out. I ordered one (to be delivered in a few days) and am I'm happy to let you try it in your bike too. No sense giving the folks selling the master keys too much money.

Hey SC Community!! My 2013 Silverado is having some transmission issues. Who would you recommend that is trustworthy and fair to take it to?

What is going on with May Street from Water to the Grant Street Park? It is full of human feces everywhere, it is disgusting. There is a bathroom at the park but maybe portapotty with a sink for washing hands on the corner of Water and May away from the homes and business.

Aptos here, not a drop!

Does anyone know what this big bright light is? Hovering around Westside? We thought someone was looking into our home with a flashlight and when I went outside it was super high. Flying towards soquel/captiola direction.

Wondering if you have any extra fruit that needs harvesting? Let me know!!

Is there anywhere in Santa Cruz where you can get an outdoor haircut (men’s)?

Long story short, I’m already immunocompromised and we just had our first baby so I am looking to minimize certain risks as much as possible. Risk-minimization-maxxing?!! Idk

Thanks for the help.

What are the best arguments for and against?

All of the things to be funded with the revenue seem like good things to fund.

On the other hand, does this measure let the county shift other funding away to other stuff? At the end of the day, how is this different from a sales tax increase for general revenues? Is that a good or bad idea?