Weekender

Hi friends, Don’t know about you, but I’m detecting a shift this week to a more busy cultural scene in town. Yes, we’re still busting out the sweaters and wool hats, but some kind of summer-like vibe is in the air. Am I trippin’? Now, on with the show. This Just In! British-born reggae singer […]

Hi friends, Can we all now please finally retire this “In like a lion, out like a lamb” nonsense about the month of March? Looking forward to more lamb-like days in April. Now, on with the show. This Just In! The indie pop duo made up of twin sisters Tegan & Sara are coming to […]

Hi friends, We’ve all made it this far through this dismal and lingering winter. But a brighter (and dryer) day is coming. In the meantime, make plans on how you’re going to welcome the better weather, keep your spirits up, and help out the folks of Pajaro. Now, on with the show. This Just In! […]

Hi friends, We’re serving up an abbreviated version of our newsletter this week, until I can get back into town from vacation to shake the trees for more reasons to love Santa Cruz County. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Before we get on with the show, don’t forget to check out my carefully curated and constantly […]

Hi friends, Your correspondent is out of town on vacation this week, seeking warmth in points south after a chilly gray winter, and as a silent protest that adults don’t get to enjoy spring break. Anybody remember how to make margaritas? Now, on with the show. This Just In! On Aug. 5, the Scotts Valley-based […]

Hi friends, Had a great time last Saturday night conjuring up images of the ocean and warmer climes in the cozy front room of the Crepe Place with the Mermen. It was wintertime California style, a great way to mark the big 5-0 birthday for The Crepe. Now, on with the show. This Just In! […]

Hi friends, So, I don’t know about you, but in my California Resident’s Contract, it states explicitly than everyone is welcome here “except for Ol’ Man Winter.” Can we get a class-action suit going here? Bundle up, and try not to complain too much. Someone from Minnesota or New England might overhear. Now, on with […]

Hi friends, If you’re not sure that a Raquel Welch-less world is worth getting out of bed for, I hear you. If you wanna take a Me Day to mourn a Latina legend, I’ll write a note for your boss. Now, on with the show. This Just In! Big news for Mouseketeers: The great Portland […]

Hi friends, One of these years, Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day are going to arrive on the same day. And some folks are going to have to make some uncomfortable choices about their One True Love. This year, we at least get a one-day buffer. Enjoy (or ignore) both. Blessings to the people of […]