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Klamath River Whale Dies After Months Stranded In Northern California

So sad 🙁 VIA – HUFFINGTON POST Klamath River Whale Dies After Months Stranded In Northern California JASON DEAREN and JEFF BARNARD 08/16/11 01:59 PM ET AP A 45-foot gray whale that delighted people for more than a month after taking up residence in Northern California’s Klamath River died Tuesday after beaching itself on a … Continue reading Klamath River Whale Dies After Months Stranded In Northern California

Santa Cruz: Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel

VIA – SHOOTONLINE Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel Publicity Release Posted: August 15, 2011 18:18:40 EST Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel NEW YORK & Santa Cruz, CA, August 15, 2011 | SHOOT Publicity Wire | — HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel will include footage … Continue reading Santa Cruz: Ruffo To Appear On HBO Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel

Klamath River whale hit by boat – Dottie's pissed!

Get em Dottie! VIA – REDDING BLOGS Klamath River whale update for 8-14-2011 Sunday, August 14, 2011 It has happened! A collision between a boat of onlookers and Mama (see photo). The “accident” was seen by everyone on the bridge and it’s not certain whether Mama was hurt. The boat quickly left, but to everyone’s … Continue reading Klamath River whale hit by boat – Dottie's pissed!

Photos: Gerard Butler practices for 'Mavericks' surf movie in Malibu (from today)

He’s going to need a lot of practice to surf like Frosty… VIA – JUSTJARED Gerard Butler: Morning Coffee & Afternoon Surfing! Gerard Butler chats on his cellphone as he picks up a cup of coffee and the Los Angeles Times on Sunday morning (August 14) in Malibu, Calif. Later in the day, the 41-year-old … Continue reading Photos: Gerard Butler practices for 'Mavericks' surf movie in Malibu (from today)

'Mavericks' still casting for roles in movie, filming starts Oct in Santa Cruz…

VIA – EXAMINER LOS ANGELES Fact based surfing film ‘Mavericks’ casting teen female for lead role Alan Baltes, LA Acting Auditions Examiner August 14, 2011 – Like this? Subscribe to get instant updates. The feature film “Mavericks”, which tells the true story of legendary Santa Cruz big-wave surfer Jay Moriarity, is casting lead and supporting … Continue reading 'Mavericks' still casting for roles in movie, filming starts Oct in Santa Cruz…

Santa Cruz – Harnessing the wind: Kite surfer Kelly Strachan takes aim at the World Tour

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Harnessing the wind: Kite surfer Kelly Strachan takes aim at the World Tour Posted: 08/14/2011 01:30:42 AM PDT Kelly Strachan may be Santa Cruz’s least known best hope for a world title. Although the 28-year-old has only been kite surfing for six years, her talent and unique Santa Cruz style … Continue reading Santa Cruz – Harnessing the wind: Kite surfer Kelly Strachan takes aim at the World Tour

More on Jay Moriarty role and new Mavericks movie…

VIA – INDIE WIRE Newcomer Jonny Weston To Surf The Waves For Curtis Hanson’s ‘Mavericks’ “Live like Jay,” said the many followers and fans of Jay Moriarty, the young surfer who rode the fierce Mavericks. The North Californian patch of water was known for devouring surfer blood (the material, not the band), but surviving the … Continue reading More on Jay Moriarty role and new Mavericks movie…

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Great white shark caught off Marina del Ray has a new home in Monterey Bay Aquarium

Another reason to get back to the Monterey Bay Aquarium!: VIA – CONTRA COSTA TIMES Great white shark caught off MDR has a new home From wire service reports Posted: 09/01/2011 01:51:12 PM PDT Updated: 09/01/2011 01:52:17 PM PDT A great white shark that was captured in Marina del Rey has a new home today … Continue reading Great white shark caught off Marina del Ray has a new home in Monterey Bay Aquarium