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Huge thanks to the wonderful folks who have been running Severino’s restaurant and the Seacliff Inn for so many years. Thank you for being such a loving, supportive, hospitable place for the community to gather. Rehearsal dinners, weddings, business meetings, funerals, or just a great meal or drink, you have always been there for us. For those who haven’t heard, the longtime locally owned business recently sold to Pacifica Hotels.

The giant hotel firm has let go of nearly all management and key employees. Many hardworking locals who have been there anywhere from 10 to more than 30 years have been fired just weeks from Christmas. To all of those amazing people, we feel for you and are here for you. As for Pacifica Hotels, I’m sure your mega-millions will prevail, but Santa Cruz has something greater than money, too bad you will never get it.

— Pete Vomvolakis, Santa Cruz

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