What’s your go to lunch or snack spot. 2025

My wife and I are in the process of planning a kitchen remodel. We just got the first estimate from one of several contractors we’ve talked to and we were flabbergasted by the price. For a major remodel on ~500 ft^2 space with mid-range materials, it’s over $200k (not including appliances). We talked to our kitchen designer and she said building costs in SC county have roughly doubled over the last 4 years. We’ve had work done on our house pre-pandemic and knew the costs were high, but this seems like a whole new level.

I’m curious to know what other people have encountered. Have you recently completed a remodel? Or are you in a similar situation? What sort of prices are you seeing for remodels?

Where would be a great place to take my wife for Valentine's Day dinner in this county? Anywhere from SC to Watsonville would be fine.

My laundry machine isn't seeming to clean clothes well anymore. It might be the machine (it's old), but I'm also thinking it could be the hard water. Is anyone else experiencing this? Any solutions?

Hi all! Growing up, we spent our summer vacations in Santa Cruz, and I'm super pumped that I'm going to return for a few days for my 30th birthday this year. Can anyone reccomend a restaurant that I can wear a dress to? I know technically I can wear a dress anywhere but I haven't dressed up in years and feel silly being overdressed! Any recommendations would be appreciated!

imagine there will be crews recovering the vehicle for some time.

My friend just sent me this:

1/3 Alert Monterey County | North County Hazard Advisory

North County Fire Protection District is issuing a hazard advisory regarding the Moss Landing Lithium-Ion Battery facility.

Currently, the situation is stable and further action is NOT necessary at this time. Public safety officials are monitoring the potential for flare-ups and additional fires at the Vistra site due to the atmospheric river interacting with the remaining lithium-ion batteries and debris hotspots. Fire personnel remain on-site and are actively monitoring the situation to ensure public safety. If conditions change, further updates and safety instructions will be provided.

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Apparently warnings are going around Facebook, which I don't use.

Hi all:

I'd love to start attending some open mic nights in town. I've been getting back into guitar and want to play guitar and sing for y'all.

What are your fav open mic nights? What do you love about them? What kind of acts do they typically have? How are the audiences?

Hello y’all, I live up in Bonny Doon and on my way home from work last night I was surprised to have to slow down for a coyote running across mission st. I came home and one of our cats is missing which is quite unusual. I spotted one coyote this morning and chased him out of the field as we wait nervously for the return of our cat... I have tried to make a post on Nextdoor but realized that there are a lot of posts in this area about missing cats from this past week. I was just wondering if anyone has any info on coyote activity as of late and any info on if they have been really going for the cats recently? We know that the outcome of our poor boy is pretty dismal at this point as he hasn’t been home in the past 24 hours. But if anyone is local to BD and has info on the friendliest orange cat that may have made himself at home at one of the neighbors, I’d love to hear from ya.

EDIT- he returned! He was soaked and muddy but in good health! Thank you for all the hope and concern! Coyote has still been circling the house all day despite yelling at it, all cats are in and cozy!

To answer some questions: I am someone who grew up here and learned how to fish and drive, in the SC mountains. I have lived in wilderness areas across the west coast with far worse predator issues. I am well aware that predators exist and are around and have raised livestock alongside them. My main query had to do with their bold temperament as of late. One commenter highlighted the mating season is now for them. It’s been hard for me to keep track of the different mating seasons because the bobcats and foxes seem to go at it constantly. The cats are outdoor/indoor cats and they are not mine. I do not choose their life habits I just watch them occasionally(they will be kept in until owners returns due to rain and coyote). I understand the argument for local wildlife, particularly bird populations; however, see no other solution to rodent populations in rural areas and have seen little evidence of bird murder here(a few but always plentiful populations such as blue jays and common finches). Our property is a bird haven and nesting ground, the cats don’t really mess with them. All I was looking for was some insight on coyote behavior recently and if our dear little dude was gonna make it home. Thank you for all the help and info! I hope you read this and know that not all lost cats become coyote snacks! goodnight y’all *Just because I say “y’all” doesn’t mean I’m not from here -.-

TLDR-cat was lost. cat was found! I got downvoted to hell bc cats exist outside. I do not own the cats just watch them occasionally. It is coyote mating season.

This is a question based on a lot that I’ve heard in the area about psych professionals. Reimbursement rates for insurance aren’t as low as one might think… so why are they paid poorly according to many accounts?

Hey skincare folks, where are you guys getting your Botox/microneedling done here? Also, what are you paying per unit?

Edit: please no haters, I'm trying to support local spas/derms without having to drive over the hill

Hi! I teach at Cabrillo.
Wanted to share free ticket links for our upcoming film screenings with partners: Umoja Club, Watsonville Film Festival, Esperanza Farms, Garden Variety Cheese and Chef Lonewolf/Essalen.

We can only seat 75 ppl @ a time so RSVP while there are still tickets :)
Info: https://www.cabrillo.edu/horticulture/
RSVP: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/5335031

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-DcobVjZex_A1jT344TkILMabldW0jxD This will link a printable poster file !

I have heard some stories about ICE being in Santa Cruz. Have you seen them? If so, where.

4 helicopters flying over head around 6? shook the whole house :o

it's the bridge between 41st ave and Soquel ave bridge with whale metal graphics on fence?

What the hell is wrong with people in SC? I've lived here for almost 6yrs now but I'm still in shock when I see cars speed up instead of slowing down and letting people cross. And I'm not talking about busy intersections, I'm talking about shopping centers!

I’ve wanted to try more things on their menu, but their prices are so gnarly I never try anything new because I don’t want it to be disappointing after paying that much. Any menu recs?

Hey,

I am appling for jobs through the county website and can not imput my date of employment. Has anyone completed an aplication or have recomendations on how to put them in?

Curious who you all recommend for internet. Contract is up with xfinity and eeeing what other options are out there. Thanks you!