“Santa Cruz Has Everything—But You” was written in the early twentieth century by Frank R. Bretlinger, a Socialist candidate for mayor of Santa Cruz in 1911.
One Hate, One Fear
Andy Samberg’s brilliant Saturday Night Live character “Ras Trent” navigates a day in the life of a reggae-loving college student, from the “shanty dorm” to his part-time job at “Jah Cold Stone Creamery” and, of course, his DVD of Cool Runnings. The skit is hilarious because everyone knows a suburban “rude boy,” complete with the blonde dreadlocks and Bob Marley silkscreen, who smokes way too much weed. Reggae music is pervading our culture like never before, from annual festivals to skanking reggae remakes of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Dark Side of the Moon.
Will Santa Cruz Ban Medical Marijuana Dispensaries?
Santa Cruz City Council could debate a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries as soon as Jan. 12.
Embattled School Districts Sign Up for Federal Program
With budget deficits taking their toll on the state’s public school system, two of Santa Cruz County’s largest school districts, Pajaro Valley Unified and Santa Cruz City, have signed up for “Race to the Top,” a federal program aimed at improving schools.
Police Investigating Anti-Gay Hate Crime
The SCPD is investigating a hate crime outside a Pacific Street nightclub on Sunday. Two people have been arrested, and a judge has signed a warrant to arrest a third, Redwood City resident Cole White.
Higher Education a Bargain at UCSC
Despite the tuition hikes, despite the protests, UCSC is still considered to be one of the 100 Best Values in Public Education anywhere in the country.
Mountain Lion on the Prowl
At least one mountain lion is on the prowl in the Carbonera and Branciforte Creek watersheds. Local residents report that a goat was killed on property belonging to George and Suzanne Purnell in mid-December, and a 200-lb. sheep belong to Christian and Vicky Culver just three days later. Fish and Game Lieutenant Don Kelly, who oversees the area, says that the attacks are surprising because of their proximity to areas inhabited by people, but that this could be attributed to changing weather.
Santa Cruz Marks the New Year with Its First Homicide
Customers at the 7-Eleven on Ocean Street and Broadway were concerned Friday morning to find the store open but no shopkeeper inside.
Ten Questions For Jon Chown
Register-Pajaronian Editor Jon Chown is a history buff and avocado lover.
Santa Cruz’s Green Politicians
IN THESE closing days of 2009, Sierra Club California director Bill Magavern is pretty happy with Santa Cruz’s taste in politicians.
