Roots That Rock - 24th Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Vintners' Festival

Submitted by Central Coast News on Friday, May 24th, 10:02 am

Come sip, sample and enjoy wine, food, art and live entertainment at the 24th Annual Vintners' Festival held this June 1 & 2 and 8 & 9, 2013.

Join us for 4 days of fun and celebrate "Roots that Rock!"

This year's festival showcases more than 50 Santa Cruz Mountains winegrowers and offers wine lovers, adventure travelers and locals special attractions, new releases and much more. Tour Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, take part in barrel tastings, meet the winemakers and enjoy live music, art and great food.

A new component added to this year's event is a street faire in Downtown Santa Cruz on June 9. Come and enjoy wine tasting, live music, artists and street performers. We're closing the street and having a party! Edible delights, food trucks and artisanal delights will be on hand and available for purchase.

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Freedom Forum in Santa Cruz, June 19th, 2013

Submitted by Central Coast News on Friday, May 24th, 10:00 am

Freedom Forum

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Two powerful documentaries that analyze times when freedom was lost in other countries but even more important how freedom can be sustained in America.

The End of America?

It Can’t Happen Here!

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Local NWS Storm Chaser Talks About New Technology

Submitted by Marissa Pendergrass on Tuesday, May 21st, 10:29 pm

MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif.- The heartland disaster in Oklahoma is prompting us to take a closer look at storm chasers. These men and women have said they play a vital role in trying to put out warnings before the disaster strikes. Now changes in technology are giving these brave people better tools work with.

There's interactive radar maps online, that storm trackers and even media outlets can use to see where other storm trackers are located (http://www.reporternews.com/weather/). We sat down with one of our local National Weather Service meteorologists to find out how technology like this is changing the way storm chasers do their research.

"Of course it's exciting, but at the same time you know you learn a lot and then you also gain a respect for these storms and you realize these things do change people's lives," said Monterey-based NWS Warning Coordina

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The Garden Faire

Submitted by Central Coast News on Tuesday, May 21st, 4:53 pm

Growing Together, Nourishing Our Community June 22, 2013

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Super Bowl is Coming to California in 2016

Submitted by Central Coast News on Tuesday, May 21st, 4:12 pm

SANTA CLARA, Calf- The NFL has announced that the Super Bowl will be coming to the bay area in 2016 to the new San Francisco 49ers stadium.

California beat out Miami to host the game.

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Free infant/child/adult CPR class

Submitted by Central Coast News on Monday, May 20th, 3:12 pm

Aptos/La Selva FPD is offering a FREE infant/child/adult CPR class on this Thursday, May 23rd, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. To register, call 831-685-6690, or email sarahm@aptosfire.com.

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Two Arrested on Rape Charges Against Underage Girls in Aptos

Submitted by Central Coast News on Tuesday, May 14th, 3:30 pm

APTOS, Calif-Two men have been arrested after they sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl and her friend, said deputies.

They received a report about a 13-year-old runaway who was sexually assaulted by 22-year-old Carl Rigor. During the investigation, the victim told deputies that her 15-year-old friend had also been sexually assaulted by 21-year-old Eric Ichtertz.

Rigor and Ichtertz were acquaintances with both victims, said deputies.

Rigor was arrested on charges of Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a child Under 14. His bail was set at $50,000. Ichtertz was arrested on child molestation charges. He posted bail and is set to appear in court, said deputies.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 831- 471-1121.