Hello eaters! Jessica M. Pasko here. While Lily is out on maternity leave, I’m pitching in on the latest local food news. A little about me — I’m a writer and a native of upstate New York, living in Santa Cruz for over a decade. Our rich food culture is just one of the many […]
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Animal cruelty criminal case shines spotlight on cockfighting as ‘a serious issue’ in Santa Cruz County
With two cockfighting cases pending in Santa Cruz Superior Court, it’s “a serious issue in the community,” said Todd Stosuy of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Beyond animal cruelty, the illicit activity is often tied to organized crime and money laundering.
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Mountain Community Theater’s latest puts the ‘fun’ in ‘funeral’
In “The Viewing Room,” a dead patriarch suddenly sits up at his own funeral and tries to make amends to family. “If we do this right,” says director Peter Gelblum, “there will be some tears along with the laughter.”
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Lily Belli on Food: Checking out Firefly Tavern, prize-winning pies and a quest for tuna niçoise
Hello eaters! Jessica M. Pasko here. While Lily is out on maternity leave, I’m pitching in on the latest local food news. A little about me — I’m a writer and a native of upstate New York, living in Santa Cruz for over a decade. Our rich food culture is just one of the many […]
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Santa Cruz Mountains wine passport back for 2023
With more than 35 wineries participating, the Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association’s passport program has returned from its COVID layoff. A $90 investment gets holders complimentary tastings and other perks, and kickoff events are happening Saturday at Chaminade and elsewhere.
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Santa Cruz to wait ‘several months’ to enforce oversized vehicle ban after Coastal Commission approval
Christopher Neely examines the next steps for the City of Santa Cruz’s oversized vehicle ordinance after the California Coastal Commission approved a one-year pilot last week.
Posted inEnvironment
The largest project ever for SLV Water District is underway, aiming to restore access to vital water sources
A project to replace the major Peavine Raw Water Pipeline in the Santa Cruz Mountains has begun its early stages, and with a price tag that could hit $60 million, San Lorenzo Valley Water District engineer Josh Wolff says it’s slated to be the most expensive undertaking in the water district’s history.
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Santa Cruz County’s library buildout is almost done; here’s a quick guide to where the branches stand
Six years ago, Santa Cruz County voters invested in a total upgrade of the public library system. Now, with the downtown library expected to break ground in 2024, with a hopeful 2026 completion, the new buildings — and programs and services — are almost all done. Take a quick tour.
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Lily Belli on Food: Filipino fare, Trout Farm Inn and Zelda’s (re)open & exploring the roots of food disgust
Hello eaters! Jessica M. Pasko here. While Lily is out on maternity leave, I’m pitching in on the latest local food news. A little about me — I’m a writer and a native of upstate New York, living in Santa Cruz for over a decade. Our rich food culture is just one of the many […]
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Zayante’s Trout Farm Inn sets May 3 comeback
After a short-lived opening last summer, the Trout Farm Inn is bringing a full food and beverage menu, including a signature cocktail program, to the table next week. Reopening the pool will likely wait until later in May, but it’ll be full speed ahead on food and drink amid the redwoods.