Thank the easterly winds for the recent hot weather - Santa Cru...

Shmuel Thaler/Sentinel A scooter-riding pair cruises into a burst of sunlight while enjoying the open road on Highway 9 just north of Santa Cruz Tuesday.

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Thank you easterly winds! May all other winds cease to exist.

[Pamparius]

I hope for a scorcher this weekend. Beach, BBQ, and baseball.

[Xpirusjaloppy Cat]

Dear Mother Earth and Jim Vanderswaan,

Please reduce the tempatures as it's gettin hot in my mobile home and don't have the funds for a fan.

I'm the 35 year old wading in kid's pool on 30th Avenue.

Thank You.

[Happy Camper]

I love this weather!

[Jaydog]

It's sweet! Loving it. Hope the waves pick up.

[SC Midtown]

You know it's hot when Santa Cruz is warm and balmy at night! Perfection at it's finest--just hope it makes it through the weekend when I can REALLY enjoy it...