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.”
Freud Slips
David Cronenberg analyzes the analysts in A Dangerous Method.
Letters to the Editor, Feb. 1-7, 2012
Yes, 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.
Oddfellows in Albert Nobbs
After playing the part of a 19th–century British cross–dresser on the stage, Glenn Close worked to bring the tightly crafted character study to the big screen. Watching the poignant, if slight, results, we can understand just how tough it was for her to find financial backing for Albert Nobbs, a tidy period piece starring Close herself in the title role.
Pols Show Little Love for Oversight Board
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.
UCSC Asks the Labor Question
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.”
PLATED: Midwinter Plates
Lety’s Tacos, Fran Grayson’s Truck Stop and Gabriella’s salon.
Top Event Picks for the Week
A visit from Lemony Snicket, a convocation with Nikki Giovanni, a snowboard film, a dance party, chamber music and some food for thought—all happening this week in Santa Cruz.
MDMA And The Cure for PTSD
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.
Dengue Fever in Santa Cruz
It’s no use trying to resist Dengue Fever’s strain of Cambodian pop. The six-piece plays Moe’s Alley on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
