Editor’s note: This story is part of Good Times’ annual Home & Garden 2019 magazine. Read the full issue here. I am never going back to right-side-up gardening ever again. There’s no reason why I should. When I planted my tomatoes upside down a month ago, I knew they would die. I felt guilty even attempting…
Articles by Santacruz.com Staff
Alibi Interiors Reinvents Repurposed Wood
Editor’s note: This story is part of Good Times’ annual Home & Garden 2019 magazine. Read the full issue here. Moss and lichen on a picture frame are the kind of details I never knew I wanted. This was probably also true for local husband-and-wife makers Chris and Paige Curtis, who started Alibi Interiors seven years ago.…
An O.G. Cannabis Enthusiast on New Weed
Editor’s note: This story is part of Good Times’ annual Home & Garden 2019 magazine. Read the full issue here. Let me pull out my razor blade and whittle on this hash block while I tell you whippersnappers about the then and the now of weed. I was born in the deep south—Bakersfield. I started…
Best Of Santa Cruz County 2019
Road rage, succulent overload, and some next-level local comedy: Welcome back to GT’s annual tribute to the best, worst and weirdest that the community has to offer with Best of Santa Cruz County 2019. BEST OF 2019 WINNERS: ARTS & CULTURE | COMMUNITY | FOOD & DRINK | HEALTH & RECREATION | MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE | SHOPPING & SERVICES BEST OF 2019 EDITORS’ PICKS: Best Happy People…
Santa Cruz Mission Break-In, Interfaith Christmas
On November 29, a break-in was discovered at the Santa Cruz Mission Historic State Park during which time several furniture and decorative items were taken. The public is being asked to call the California State Parks Public Safety Office at 831-335-3453 with any relevant information. CANNABIS RULES Earlier this month, the Santa Cruz County Board…
Seacliff Gets New Park, County App Updated with El Niño Information
SANTA CRUZ city residents have joined those in Capitola, Scotts Valley and the unincorporated areas of the county in being eligible to apply for HERO financing. The HERO Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program enables property owners to finance water and energy-efficiency projects and pay for them over time through their property tax bill. Details…
Santa Cruz Latest News – Dec. 1, 2015
With local housing prices continuing to rise, housing is an issue that impacts all county residents. The Santa Cruz County Planning Department will hold a series of public meetings to finalize its Housing Element, a plan to assure the adequate supply of housing to meet the needs of county residents. Available online, the plan includes:…
Santa Cruz Latest News Briefs – Nov. 9, 2015
Starting on January 1, 2016, most residents in the unincorporated areas of the county who are not currently signed up to refuse and recycling services will be required to do so, according to a new Universal Services ordinance finalized by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors earlier this month. The new ordinance will potentially…
Santa Cruz Latest News Briefs – Nov. 1, 2015
Do you know a Santa Cruz County employee or team of employees who have done an outstanding job? Members of the public are invited to nominate County employees for a recognition award. Selected employees will receive a proclamation and cash award at a County Board of Supervisors meeting in early March. More information and nomination…
Santa Cruz October News Briefs
To make paying taxes less taxing, the County of Santa Cruz is now accepting electronic checks in addition to credit cards and payments by mail and in person for upcoming property tax payments. There is a small fee to make online credit card payments whereas electronic checks are free. For more information go to http://ttc.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/taxbills.…
