News Archive
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A Santa Cruz Programmer Takes Yoga Mobile
Business Feb 07, 2012, by Maria Grusauskas
Mike Baldwin wouldn’t call himself a spiritual person—he isn’t interested in prana or chakras, and he’d probably rather be programming software than chanting Om shanti shanti shanti. But he’s a yogi, through and through. His practice is an integral part of his life.
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Animal Shelter Holds Valentine’s Match-Up
Community Feb 07, 2012, by Traci Hukill
One of my first loves was Nikolai. A gentleman silver tabby of a certain age and sweet temperament, he won me over right there at the animal shelter, among scores of other cats, with his singular mix of quiet reserve and friendliness. It felt like destiny, and Nikolai and I adored each other from the start.
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Reports of Farr’s Retirement Greatly Exaggerated
News Feb 02, 2012, by Jacob Pierce
Congressman Sam Farr’s office took a botched headline in stride this week after the Monterey County Herald reported his congressional seat was vacant. “It appears April Fools’ Day came early this year,” Farr said in a statement yesterday. “Contrary to this morning’s Monterey County Herald headline—I have not retired or resigned and have no plan to do so.”
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Letters to the Editor, Feb. 1-7, 2012
Community Jan 31, 2012, by Guest WritersYes, our reader have more thoughts about the legitimacy of the Mayan calendar and also a heart-warming tale of sharing with with those for the city of New Orleans.
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Pols Show Little Love for Oversight Board
NewsEnvironmentPolitics Jan 31, 2012, by Jacob Pierce 2 Comments
With the 108-page Climate Action Plan awaiting final approval by the Santa Cruz City Council, environmentalists are nursing hopes that a few final items on their wish list will make it into the framework. One such item is creation of a citizens’ advisory board to make sure the city meets its own goals for cutting its emissions. “I envisioned a working group where there were would be committees that were open the public,” says People Power’s Micah Posner. Some politicians are hesitant to say the least. “I think that’s a big, big mistake,” former Mayor Mike Rotkin told city council.
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UCSC Asks the Labor Question
News Jan 31, 2012, by Sally Neas
Questions of who grows, ships, processes and sells food will be on the table this weekend when UCSC hosts academics and activists to discuss “Labor Across the Food System.”
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MDMA And The Cure for PTSD
News Jan 31, 2012, by Maria Grusauskas
Seven years ago, John was in crisis, cut off from the rest of humanity and disconnected from the people he loved. He was suffering extreme anxiety in social situations and having trouble sleeping, and even when he did sleep he was waking suddenly with night terrors. He was 23, fresh out of a five-year stint in the U.S. military, including six months fighting in Iraq, and could see no help in sight.
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Activists Put Santa Cruz Underwater for an Evening
News Jan 25, 2012, by Jacob Pierce
It was a curious scene as the sun set over Santa Cruz City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 24. A team of wetsuit-clad activists, snorkelers and people in jellyfish costumes gathered for a downtown parade to show Santa Cruz how it all could look if people don’t take global warming seriously enough. County Treasurer Fred Keeley served as the evening’s tour guide.
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The City of (Santa Cruz Next)Space Awards
News Jan 24, 2012, by Tessa Stuart
This Saturday Santa Cruz Next, the civic group for young movers and shakers, will dole out honors to Jacob Martinez of Watsonville Technologia-Educacion-Comunidad Program, Monica Martinez of the Homeless Services Center, Mark Davidson, founder of Trips for Kids Santa Cruz and NextSpace’s Jeremy Neuner.
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The Healthiest Guy in Santa Cruz
News Jan 24, 2012, by Tessa Stuart
Wellness coach Karsten Mueller maintains a vigorous exercise regimen, he attributes his glowing good health primarily to nutrition.
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