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Santa Cruz – Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked and Broke: Almost famous: Local surfers/filmmakers pair up in surf movie competition

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked and Broke: Almost famous: Local surfers/filmmakers pair up in surf movie competition Posted: 10/09/2011 01:30:43 AM PDT Several Saturday nights ago, I found myself on the set of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video. Just like my Hollywood fantasies, there were actors wandering around reciting their lines, stressed … Continue reading Santa Cruz – Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked and Broke: Almost famous: Local surfers/filmmakers pair up in surf movie competition

Life on Rim: The Surf Along the Pacific Ring of Fire

This is some seriously scary sh*t and only iterates how fragile civilizations are… VIA – SANDIE GO READER Life on Rim: The Surf Along the Pacific Ring of Fire By Roody2shoes | Posted October 8, 2011, 9:42 a.m. We’ve all heard the jokes about California someday sliding into the sea. We all live in secret … Continue reading Life on Rim: The Surf Along the Pacific Ring of Fire

Taylor Handley boards movie 'Of Men and Mavericks' to play bully surfer

VIA – VARIETY Handley boards ‘Of Men and Mavericks’ Thesp will play a bully surfer By Jeff Sneider “Battle: Los Angeles” thesp Taylor Handley has joined the cast of Fox 2000 and Walden Media’s “Of Men and Mavericks,” helmer Curtis Hanson’s surfing pic starring Gerard Butler. Story follows a chapter in the real life of … Continue reading Taylor Handley boards movie 'Of Men and Mavericks' to play bully surfer

SANTA CRUZ: Is Surfer Anthony Ruffo Looking For A Free Ride?

VIA – PSYCH CENTRAL Is Surfer Anthony Ruffo Looking For A Free Ride? By Richard Zwolinski, LMHC, CASAC As reported in the New York Times, world-class surfer Anthony Ruffo has once again been busted for methamphetamine possession and dealing. The surfer, who is 48, used to “partner” in his drug-dealing with a Santa Cruz, California … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: Is Surfer Anthony Ruffo Looking For A Free Ride?

SANTA CRUZ: A Surfing Legend Conquers Addiction, but Prison May Lie Ahead – NY TIMES

VIA – NY TIMES A Surfing Legend Conquers Addiction, but Prison May Lie Ahead Anthony Ruffo is a California surfing legend from Santa Cruz. By SAM LAIRD Published: October 7, 2011 SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Not long ago, Anthony Ruffo surfed everywhere from Santa Cruz to South Africa, a glamorous life of big waves, photo … Continue reading SANTA CRUZ: A Surfing Legend Conquers Addiction, but Prison May Lie Ahead – NY TIMES

Santa Cruz: Jay Moriarity Biopic Movie Looking for Extras

VIA – NBC BAY AREA Jay Moriarity Biopic Looking for Extras By Sajid Farooq | Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011 | Updated 9:40 AM PDTBy Sajid Farooq This photo shows Jay Moriarity when he received his certificate with the K38 Rescue Team Own a wet suit and a surfboard? Willing to work for free? Then head … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Jay Moriarity Biopic Movie Looking for Extras

Santa Cruz: Fox 2000 To Co-Finance, Distribute Gerard Butler Surfer Film

Looks like some real money getting pumped into the film and all the ducks are lining up, more signs the movie could be a huge success…fingers crossed! VIA- CRITICS CHOICE Fox 2000 To Co-Finance, Distribute Butler Surfer Film Fox 2000 is ready to catch a wave with Gerard Butler. October 4th, 2011 According to The … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Fox 2000 To Co-Finance, Distribute Gerard Butler Surfer Film

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Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked & Broke: State of the [Surfing] Union: All not quiet on the home front #SantaCruz

  VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL   Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked & Broke: State of the [Surfing] Union: All not quiet on the home front   Posted:   02/12/2012 01:30:06 AM PST   The natives are restless. With 2012 being the year of the dragon, it’s hardly surprising that something ugly is rearing its head in … Continue reading Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked & Broke: State of the [Surfing] Union: All not quiet on the home front #SantaCruz