A Quick Update

The Wienermobile and a Santa Cruz native in the NFL ...oh, and more COVID updates.

The Wienermobile is coming to town!

The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile will be coming to our tri-county area starting today (Wednesday, November 11, 2020). The schedule leads the Wienermobile to Santa Cruz County on November 11, Watsonville on November 12, Monterey and Pacific Grove on November 13, Salinas on November 14, and Aromas on November 15. Anyone who visits will be able to take pictures, answer trivia for prizes, get a wiener whistle, and be able to buy a mini-hot dog on wheels. The article lists specific times and locations for each city.

Monterey County is denied moving to red tier. Santa Cruz moves back to red tier.

Monterey County had been counting on tests that had not been reported to the state, but showed more negative results. The article points out that the state also takes “disadvantaged neighborhoods” into account so that they do not fall behind wealthier neighborhoods. This strategy is meant to encourage the county to pour more resources into the less-wealthy areas.

Santa Cruz county was moved back from orange tier to red tier. Certain indoor activities will be reduced to 25% occupancy, while others, such as retail stores, can remain at 50%. The boardwalk rides will be closed again. The article offers a full description of what operations are open and closed and what occupancy each one can have.

A Santa Cruz local sacked Cam Newton last Sunday.

Ashtyn Davis was born in Santa Cruz, attended Santa Cruz Highschool, and then proceeded to Berkley. He was drafted in the third round of the NFL this year by the New York Jets. He had the most tackles of his NFL career against the New England Patriots last Sunday and recorded a sack on Cam Newton. Unfortunately, the sack was called back due to head-to-head contact on the play. Davis seems to be growing into more of a starting role on the team and should be a fun player to watch this season. Follow the link for a highlight video of the sack.