It’s been a bumpy few years, to say nothing of an awful winter, but with the sun shining, we deserve a little fun (or a lot!), and who better to help us fill our calendars with the really good stuff than Wallace Baine?
San Lorenzo Valley
Posted inCity Life
Son of the San Lorenzo: Rising country music star Jesse Daniel returns to Catalyst on Friday
Ben Lomond native turned Texan transplant Jesse Daniel plays a homecoming show Friday in support of his new live album, “My Kind of Country Live At the Catalyst,” recorded at the downtown Santa Cruz music venue last year. The album has drawn praise from Rolling Stone and Billboard. It’s an amazing trajectory for Daniel, whose career almost never happened because of an opioid addiction.
Posted inFood & Drink
Lily Belli on Food: SLV restaurants under storm siege, Coffee Conspiracy’s new home & farmworker fundraiser
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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Hit hard by storms, San Lorenzo Valley restaurants lean on community
Road closures and power outages have been a near-constant fact of life in the San Lorenzo Valley since the parade of atmospheric rivers began New Year’s Eve. And as stressful as that’s been for restaurant owners, they’ve felt plenty of support from residents of the area that’s still recovering from 2020’s ruinous fires.
Posted inCoast Life
‘Gay Guerilla,’ algorithm meets rave and deep listening at Fall Creek as Indexical springs forward
Avant-garde musical organization Indexical kicks off an ambitious stretch Friday, with a blend of classical music and art rock at the Tannery; Saturday brings an offsite with Santa Cruz Underground Music and an “algorave”; and Monday marks the start of a weekly series of improvisational workshops for musicians.
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Lily Belli on Food: Farmers markets’ spring plans, Alfaro family tree, Bread Boy’s ramen & Utica greens
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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Spring refresh for Santa Cruz County’s farmers markets
Even as local growers and farmworkers face uncertainty after this winter’s storm siege, Santa Cruz County farmers markets are gearing up for the return of warmer weather with new vendors and expanded offerings from Aptos to Scotts Valley, Felton to the Westside to downtown.
Posted inLatest News
Strong winds cause power outages, downed trees and power lines across Santa Cruz County
Gusts reached up to 76 mph in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Tuesday, leading to downed trees and wires across the county. National Weather Service meteorologist Rick Canepa said the brunt of the system would pass through by Tuesday afternoon.
Posted inFood & Drink
Bountiful pop-up fare for spring, summer and beyond: The 2023 farm-to-table guide for Santa Cruz County
Breakfast at the Westside farmers market to vino with a view to dinner al fresco in Boulder Creek and Soquel, summertime is the ideal canvas for Santa Cruz County chefs, restaurateurs, vinters and more to up their game.
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Lily Belli on Food: Outstanding in the Field lineup, feting mountain wines, more Humble Sea expansion?
Hello eaters! While Lily is out on maternity leave, I’m pitching in with an additional helping of food news. I’ve lived in Santa Cruz for over a decade, after escaping the cold winters of Chicago and upstate New York. Our rich food culture is just one of the many things I love about our region, […]