Lulu Carpenter's

One of my favorite votes in an electoral race was the one I cast for Jerry Brown during his reelection bid for Oakland mayor in the early 2000s. I did not know much about the veteran politician at the time except that he was governor of California in the 1970s and he had once dated…

Santa Cruz boasts a wide variety of coffee shops and cafes nestled along the streets of downtown Santa Cruz, near the beach, and in residential neighborhoods. Customers go for the comforting cup of chai or fresh roasted brew, a soft armchair to sink into, and a space to delve into a bit of work or…