Superintendent Henry Castaniada was one of the school administrators who was suspiciously hard to get a hold of when we needed someone to clarify the Soquel Union Elementary School District’s policy on bullying for our cover story on the topic last month. And yes, we called him out on it a couple of times. But better late than never, as they say.
Preview: Todd Snider at Humbug Hoedown
Proud pothead Todd Snider, who plays the KPIG Humbug Hoedown this week, talks about giving up rehab and why Santa Cruz is his favorite place to play.
New Skate Park Part of Danny Keith’s Fight Against Hunger
Danny Keith built Santa Cruz County’s first indoor skate park to fundraise for Grind Out Hunger, a group he started in 2003. To Keith, this is more than a skate shop. It’s part of a larger vision.
Activist Lemaster Sentenced for Illegal Lodging
Despite being shut down over two years ago, the loose threads of Peace Camp 2010 are still dangling in the county court system. After Dec. 6’s sentencing for Linda Lemaster, who received a misdemeanor for illegal lodging at Peace Camp and faces community service plus probation, the longtime homeless advocate and her attorneys have their sights set on an appeal they hope will take them all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
UCSC Professor Shares Insight on Dreams
Whole days can be flavored by the chatter of a dream receding into the depths of the subconscious. But how can something so easy to forget carry enough weight to define an entire day, or inspire a victorious outlook for the week to come? And what purpose do dreams serve in our mental well-being?
Letters to the Editor, Dec. 12-18
Readers responses to the city’s new LED lights and the Weekly’s recent pit bull story
Local Wines Score High on ‘Chronicle’ List
Congratulations to winemaker Richard Alfaro, whose 2010 Alfaro Family Lester Family Vineyard Pinot Noir is among a choice few local wines included in the SF Chronicle’s pick of Top 100 Wines of 2012. The wine, from their Deer Park vines, is a moderately affordable $38 and a spot-on 13.7% alcohol, loaded with terroir, black currants and forest tones.
Q&A: Tom McNary & Tran Doan
The brains behind Aptos’ Carried Away—owner/chef Tom McNary and general manager/catering coordinator Tran Doan—took a minute to talk about how they balance a café and catering service.
5 Things To Do In Santa Cruz This Weekend
Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson comes to the Catalyst, and lots of events for holiday prep.
New Fee Gets Harbor Users Riled
Last month, public users of the Santa Cruz Harbor noticed signs posted around the harbor, informing them that a new launch fee of $10 per vehicle would be enforced. Harbor users aren’t too happy about it.
