For all their efforts to survive by swerving to outdoor dining, business owners are now facing another blow if the new state restrictions force them back to pick-up and delivery service only.
Food & Drink
Posted inEnvironment
Commercial crab season delayed again, won’t begin until Dec. 15
Commercial crab fishing takes another hit as the season is delayed a second time.
Posted inCoast Life
For Santa Cruz Mountain winemakers, the 2020 vintage is all about resiliency
From COVID-19 restrictions to prolonged heat to wildfires to smoke taint, it’s a good thing those who make up the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA are a hearty bunch. We talked to a handful about how they’re making the best of a bad situation.
Posted inFood & Drink
10 special local drinks perfect for the holidays — or any day
Santa Cruz County sure does produce its fine beverages. And it’s not always just the obvious ones. Here’s a look at 10 good, slightly under-the-radar options for small-gathering social time this holiday season. Cheers!
Posted inHealth & Wellness
We only have to do this once. How to celebrate the holidays alone
Let’s make the most of this odd COVID-19 Thanksgiving and celebrate everything that makes the holidays special without putting anyone else at risk.
Posted inCity Life
Toasting Last Chance: Local bands will play brewery gig as wildfire fundraiser
THE HERE & NOW: Cement Ship and Wide Eyed will perform in two socially distanced concerts at Shanty Shack to raise money to rebuild the community center.
Posted inFood & Drink
Fire, smoke, heat, drought — how climate change could spoil your next glass of California cabernet
Climate change, wildfires and drought are affecting the crop of California vineyards like Bonny Doon Vineyard in Santa Cruz County and others in the Monterey Bay area.
Posted inFood & Drink
New cuisine amid COVID: These bold restaurateurs stayed the course
The pandemic has taken its toll on dining out, but these resilient restaurateurs have stayed the course in Santa Cruz County in different ways. Here’s how they did it, and how you can sample their cuisine.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
The robots are coming to harvest food. What will it mean for farmworkers and communities like Watsonville?
The COVID-19 pandemic is making automation more appealing to farmers and investors. But advocates say not everyone is likely to benefit equally from the shift.