Café Gratitude is known for its plant-based organic fare that guests order via affirmations like “I am Daring,” “I am Fulfilled” or “I am Abundant.” But ex-employees have started a social media campaign calling for the public to boycott the restaurant.
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‘We’re going to do our part’: Gault Elementary holds its first vaccine clinic for elementary students
Santa Cruz County’s Office of Education and Behavioral Health Division received a $4 million grant to improve access to…
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Ready to ‘roll up my sleeves’: Matt Huffaker officially takes reins as Santa Cruz’s city manager
Santa Cruz city councilmembers unanimously voted Tuesday to appoint Matt Huffaker to serve as the next city manager. Huffaker, who is currently serving as Watsonville’s city manager, will start the Santa Cruz role Jan. 3.
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Rain, wind to hit Santa Cruz region Monday evening — power outages likely in mountain areas
A weak atmospheric river is forecast to bring Santa Cruz County up to 2 inches of rainfall and wind gusts of up to 45 mph overnight Monday and into Tuesday, leading Pacific Gas and Electric to prepare for outages. Rainfall and potential thunderstorms are expected to arrive after 4 p.m. Monday and clear out by early Wednesday.
Posted inFood & Drink
The cheese stands alone: Staff of Life’s fromager maps out party-pleasing cheeseboards
Cesar Olivares, a world-class cheese expert who personally tastes and selects each of the 300-plus cheeses Staff of Life stocks, is our go-to for tips on not just which cheeses you need on for that holiday cheese arrangement but how to cut and present them.
Posted inCity Life
Santa Cruz artist Dag Weiser does it all — and he’s finally at peace with the moniker ‘Mr. Cardboard’
Artist Dag Weiser says he’s always had “a weird attitude about the impermanence of art,” which fits neatly into his one-night-only Halloween displays both this year and in years past. Though he’s more than just “Mr. Cardboard,” with a discipline that includes assemblage and painting, he’s happy to be known for his temporary art.
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UCSC, lecturers reach settlement over unpaid work between 2018 and 2021
UC Santa Cruz lecturers filed a grievance in 2018 alleging that the university owed them pay for hours they spent attending faculty meetings and special events, among other tasks. As part of the settlement of the issue, UCSC will pay lecturers sums of between $650 and $1,000 for each course taught between 2018 and 2021 and increase pay going forward.
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BOLO Best Bets: First Friday, wearable art, sea glass and Cabrillo Gallery back in person
Your place to go for things to do in Santa Cruz County.
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‘A little plant paradise’: Leaf & Vine plans jam-packed weekend celebration for its second anniversary
Santa Cruz urban plant store Leaf & Vine is celebrating its two-year anniversary, and the first anniversary of its move downtown, this weekend. The store, known for its accessibility to plants ranging from common to rare, is planning its biggest release of rare plants to date Saturday.
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LILY BELLI: Eaters Digest on Thanksgiving season, prime farmers market season & fizzy beat juice
Lily has you covered on where to order turkeys, baked goods and more as the holidays loom ever larger, plus the pick of the litter from farmers markets around Santa Cruz County.