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Brad Kava
brad.kava@patch.com
408-656-1519 I've loved journalism and Santa Cruz for as long as I can remember. A New York native schooled in Berkeley, my first stop on the West Coast was the smaller city on the bay–the Monterey Bay–and it was love at first sight.  I learned about what it means to cover a community here and to be part of a running dialogue doing a news talk radio show. My perfect life would be sitting on Pacific Avenue and talking to every person who walks by and discovering their story. And, that's my job, basically. What could be better? 
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Babies!
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"When there's an addition to the family
Education
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"Details about your local school
Obituaries
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Thoughts and memories of our community members who have passed. Share your tributesMore in our Obituaries Group.
Top News
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"The most interesting posts every day from every group
Sports
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"From youth sports to high school
Food & Drink
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All the best food and drink events around town. Like to wine and dine? This group'sMore for you.
House & Home
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"Real estate. Home improvement. Gardening. If it's about your home
Entertainment
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"From performing arts to painting to music and more
Holidays
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Need the lowdown on the local parade? Planning your holiday menu? This is the spaceMore to get all the information you need to make the holidays extra special.
Business
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The official Patch Group covering local businesses and the economic and politicalMore conditions that effect them.
Breast Cancer Awareness
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Your source for up-to-date information and events about breast cancer awareness.
Giving
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A list of chartiable events and opportunities. Want to give back? This is your place.
Garage Sales
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Government
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Keep your elected officials honest. Read about local politicians and their decisions.
Summer
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"Summer's here
Opinion
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Disagree with your neighbor? Don't just stew over it; write about it.
Volunteering
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Stories about how you and your neighbors give back to the community and the worthyMore causes that your town has adopted.
Back to School
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Get ready for school! All you need to know to be prepared on the first day.
On Campus
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"What's the latest college buzz? Hear what students
Government Voices
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"Cutting edge coverage on political events
Techies
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Always get the latest gadget? Love hearing about what's new in the tech world? FollowMore this group and get nerdy!
Success Stories
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Is business booming? Are you running out of space on your trophy shelf? Share yourMore success stories here.
Pets
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"From adoptable animals to lost and found felines to the cutest critters in town
Around Town
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"Did you see that thing?! If so
Local Connections
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Heartwarming stories from friends and neighbors in your community.
Recreation
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Life should never be all work and no play. Read on to find ways to add fun andMore fitness to your day.
Readers' Choice
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What's the best brunch spot in your neighborhood? Who gives the best haircut? YourMore vote can help decide all this and much more!
Police & Fire
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"The official Patch Group covering crime and public safety. If you're not followingMore this group
Breaking News
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"The biggest stories as soon as they happen
Transportation
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Every day you gotta go somewhere. Make sure you're choosing the best way.
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