The Santa Cruz biotech's oral macrocyclic peptide platform will join argenx's discovery operations under a deal expected to close by year-end 2026.
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The duo secured the championship victory at Pasatiempo Golf Club following a two-day tournament.
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Former council member Coonerty holds the early lead over Chen Mills in the city's mayoral contest.
Nearly 1,000 costumed participants joined the third annual WestEdge Witch Walk in Santa Cruz, with donations going to a local cancer-support nonprofit.
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The 87-foot blue whale skeleton is back at UC Santa Cruz's Seymour Marine Discovery Center after restoration.
Downtown Santa Cruz saw costumed residents out on November 3, 2026, including several longtime locals in homemade and thrifted outfits.
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