Mario Garcia began as a dishwasher at Sanderlings eight years ago and rose to line cook. He’s now a sous chef for the restaurant at Seascape Resort, which is staying open during renovations to gear up for the summer. SCW: What have you eaten today? MARIO GARCIA: When I got in, one of the chefs…
A Dynamic Duo of Local Pinots
It was a charmed week in which I was able to discover not one, but two of the best Santa Cruz Mountain appellation pinot noirs I’ve ever tasted. The first was a 2008 Miller Hill Vineyard pinot from Silver Mountain Vineyards ($38). Made from Dijon clones 115 and 667, this gorgeous creation had been aged…
“Great Morgani” Retires Due to Downtown Ordinances
Frank “Great Morgani” Lima, a street-performance staple in Downtown Santa Cruz for the last 17 years, has announced he will be retiring from playing his accordion in outrageous outfits on Pacific Avenue because of downtown ordinances that regulate performing.
Crackdown on Solar Spooks Local Companies
A looming crackdown on solar panel installations gave local solar companies a bit of a scare to start off the New Year.
The Santa Cruz County planning department told companies like Solar Technologies and Allterra Solar they would have stop installing “Class C” solar panels on rooftops, and switch instead to “Class A” and “B” systems, which it turns out aren’t commercially feasible yet for residences.
Bob Lamonica Relishes Underdog Role in Supe Race
By every possible definition of the term, Bob Lamonica is the underdog in this year’s supervisor race. His opponent, Ryan Coonerty, has secured just about every possible endorsement, and is trouncing him in fundraising. Most people, it’s safe to say, consider Coonerty’s victory a foregone conclusion.
Santa Cruz Challenge Starts Up Its Fourth Year
Turning over a new leaf of good health is always a challenge. But in the case of the 12-week Santa Cruz Challenge, it’s the heaping spoonful of Santa Cruz that seems to make the medicine go down.
Women Take Over This Year’s Banff Festival
Every year, organizers of the adventure-sports-themed Banff Mountain Film Festival were asked over and over: “Where are the women?” This year, they decided to do something about it, making it a top priority to highlight the risk-taking of edgy female athletes around the world.
Negativland Returns to Noise
Mark Hosler on Negativland’s music and live show, which now features their twisted take on the concept of “greatest hits.”
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Team Behind Assembly Announces New ‘Pop Up’ Spot
Assembly Team Pops Up: Sleep is not an option for Kendra Baker and Zach Davis, who have launched yet another in an endless string of big ideas in food performance even as the dishes are barely dry from their gala preview event at the Del Mar Theatre last week.
