Seventy-three years ago, the first Ferrell’s started satisfying local tastes. Now there are five of them around the county, but answering that question of what’s “original” led us on a wild trek.
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Posted inFood & Drink
EATERS DIGEST: Wine tasting at Regan, Sandor Katz coming to Bookshop and Santa Cruz’s British chippy
New projects from John Bargetto and Luna Sea Vodka, and travel across the pond with Scrumptious Fish & Chips and Mentone. It’s all here as Lily Belli delivers another scoop of Eaters Digest.
Posted inCoast Life
Nine fun places for kids’ — in-person! — group classes around Santa Cruz County
Who is ready to let the kids out and into summer classes? Parenting columnist Liza Monroy has tracked down the best of what we know is out there, with key info to aid your planning.
Posted inFood & Drink
EATERS DIGEST: Blossom’s farm stand, new brunch spots and grants for small restaurants
Blossom’s Biodynamic Farm’s farm stand and coffeehouse in Corralitos is full of local goodies, yet another restaurant opens for brunch, Chef Enzo crafts a piña colada-inspired pastry and Food Truck Fridays return.
Posted inEducation
‘We’re really growing students’: Cabrillo horticulturist Heather Blume is in full bloom this season
Cabrillo College horticulture center coordinator Heather Blume might be a well-known face at the Aptos Farmers Market, but her drive to create and maintain a space for horticulture students to hone their skills is what makes her stand out.
Posted inHousing & Development
How many homes are for sale in Santa Cruz County? Just 130 — one of the lowest numbers in 10 years
The pressure on would-be buyers is only increasing, with 33 to 50% of the homes on the market attracting all-cash offers.
Posted inCity Life
Longtime Cabrillo Festival leader Marin Alsop returns for a Santa Cruz homecoming
A new documentary on her life and career is bringing Marin Alsop, former music director of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, back to her old stomping grounds.
Posted inCity Life
BOLO Best Bets: First Friday takes flight, and buckle up for some big names in music
Your place to go for things to do in Santa Cruz County.
Posted inHousing & Development
What does $6 million-plus buy in Santa Cruz County?
Four homes on the local housing market now top $6 million. Let’s take a look at them.
Posted inK-12 Education
Welcome to the TK challenge: Transitional kindergarten comes with benefits to families, difficulties for administrators
California’s transitional kindergarten program is expanding to include all 4-year-olds by 2025-26. Santa Cruz County school officials say this is going to be a challenge, but that it will have an overall positive impact on families and schools.