One Christmas rush downtown isn’t seeing this year is a push to break the stalemate over the future of Pacific Avenue.
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Santa Cruz Film Festival Announces Big Changes
The SCFF is getting a makeover, with the announcement of new festival director Jeff Ross, and some other big moves—most notably, the move from May to November of next year.
Essential Oil Therapy Can Reduce Stress
The philosophy of Christine Nickell’s practice, Botanical Reflexology, grounds itself in the fact that, in some estimations, 75 percent of diseases are caused by stress. She uses a harmonious blend of two healing modalities—essential oil therapy, or plant medicine, and reflexology, which can be traced as far back as 2033 B.C.
Letters to the Editor, Dec. 26 - Jan. 1
News flash: “Not all white males are racist, sexist or conservative,” insists a reader. Others address an error in a recent film review and Bill Gates’ weaselly, money grubbing ways.
Jazzercise’s Devoted Local Following
Jazzercise, Inc. is one of the most successful fitness corporations of all time. With $97 million in revenue for 2011, the Carlsbad-based company was ranked No. 1 on the 2012 San Diego Business Journal’s Women-Owned Business List and 27 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual list of the top franchises.
Gabriella Cafe Celebrates 20 Years
Founded only yesterday—December 1992—Gabriella has been doing its seasonal, local, artistic thing for 20 years. Unbelievable. If you haven’t stopped by lately, you can find out why Paul Cocking’s landmark cottage is still the most romantic dining room in town. Gabriella Café—910 Cedar Street in downtown Santa Cruz. 831.457.1677.Here’s a Delicious Holiday Gift: A 2013 Outstanding in the Field al fresco dining gift certificate.
Soquel Union Superintendent Responds to Bullying Issue
Superintendent Henry Castaniada was one of the school administrators who was suspiciously hard to get a hold of when we needed someone to clarify the Soquel Union Elementary School District’s policy on bullying for our cover story on the topic last month. And yes, we called him out on it a couple of times. But better late than never, as they say.
New Skate Park Part of Danny Keith’s Fight Against Hunger
Danny Keith built Santa Cruz County’s first indoor skate park to fundraise for Grind Out Hunger, a group he started in 2003. To Keith, this is more than a skate shop. It’s part of a larger vision.
Activist Lemaster Sentenced for Illegal Lodging
Despite being shut down over two years ago, the loose threads of Peace Camp 2010 are still dangling in the county court system. After Dec. 6’s sentencing for Linda Lemaster, who received a misdemeanor for illegal lodging at Peace Camp and faces community service plus probation, the longtime homeless advocate and her attorneys have their sights set on an appeal they hope will take them all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
UCSC Professor Shares Insight on Dreams
Whole days can be flavored by the chatter of a dream receding into the depths of the subconscious. But how can something so easy to forget carry enough weight to define an entire day, or inspire a victorious outlook for the week to come? And what purpose do dreams serve in our mental well-being?
