Hi friends, If you’ve ever ridden the Logger’s Revenge ride at the Boardwalk, you might understand a bit about how I feel about the summer. We’re right at the top of the flume, ready for the plunge with the upcoming solstice. Hold on, it’s going to be a great ride. Now, on with the show. […]
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Weekender: An epic tradition, pops goes the symphony and get your trivia brain back in gear
Hi friends, Canada is burning, the Pacific Northwest is caught in a heat wave and millions of us in California are forgetting what sunshine looks like. Ho hum, another June in the surreal 21st century. What climate surprises are in store for us this summer? I shiver to think … or maybe I’m shivering for […]
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Weekender: Pride weekend, First Friday, our own Tom Brady & beer and ‘La Bohème’
Hi friends, Happy Pride weekend. Considering what’s happening in states like Texas, Tennessee and Florida, the struggles of LGBTQ+ — particularly trans — people to live in freedom and peace is the civil rights issue of our age. Is it time for another Freedom Ride of idealistic young allies to arrive in red states by […]
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Weekender: Artist’s take on downtown development, bringing Cabrillo Fest home & free music outdoors
Hi friends, Remember these names: Morgen Jacobs. Joey Spence. Victor Gonzalez. Andres Perez. Bernard P. Corpuz. Kylan Jones-Huffman. Jason Hendrix. They are among those from Santa Cruz County who lost their lives in combat serving their country in Iraq and Afghanistan. This Memorial Day, let’s honor them and their families not with grief or guilt, […]