The mystery of Mom and Dad: Surfer Kyle Thiermann advises on how to get to know your parents, and yourself, on a deeper level
Writer, podcaster and big-wave surfer Kyle Thiermann has written his first book, which serves as both a memoir of growing up in the surf community in Santa Cruz and a practical guide in getting to know your parents better. “One Last Question Before You Go: Why You Should Interview Your Parents” is a penetrating and humane look at communicating better with those closest to you. Read more from Wallace Baine.
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OPINION: Bruce McPherson: I support a battery energy storage ordinance that addresses climate change and ensures local safety
Former supervisor Bruce McPherson urges the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors to move forward with a new battery energy storage system ordinance on Tuesday. In a Community Voices op-ed, he argues that it is essential for climate action and local safety. He says the rules directly respond to the Moss Landing fire by banning volatile battery chemistries, requiring fire-safe containers and mandating strict inspections. McPherson argues that battery storage is critical to cutting fossil fuels, preventing power outages and keeping local control over projects like the one proposed on Minto Road outside Watsonville. Read his opinion piece here.
OPINION: What will the Mamdani moment mean for Santa Cruz?
Former Santa Cruz mayor Chris Krohn argues that New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s insurgent progressive victory offers a blueprint for a new generation of political change in Santa Cruz. In a Community Voices op-ed, he says Mamdani’s rent freezes, free buses, universal child care and city-run groceries mirror the needs of local residents facing high rents, child care crises and weak transportation options. Krohn contends that Santa Cruz leaders must embrace tougher housing policy and stronger labor protections, and reject developer- and real estate-driven politics in favor of working families. With the 2026 primary looming, he urges voters to seize a “Mamdani moment” and build a movement proving that Santa Cruz is not for sale. Read his opinion piece here.
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