Most people have heard by now of the concept of reducing humans’ “carbon footprint.” For years, it’s been talked about most often in relation to big companies, but there’s an increasing focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions at smaller and even individual levels.
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Zero Motorcycles’ Electric Cool
At first glance, Chris Heimbuck doesn’t look like an adrenaline junkie. With short, combed hair, a collared shirt, pale brown eyes and a calm voice, the Palo Alto native seems more like a high school chemistry teacher— the fun one everyone wants to have.
Foodie File: Eti Levi
Originally from Israel, Eti Levi-Barkai and her husband Atar Barkai recently relocated from San Jose to open Booka, a new restaurant on the bottom story of the Aptos Village’s Bayview Hotel.
Waiters Race in Downtown Santa Cruz
No, it is not too early to make your Bastille Day plans, which absolutely must include this year’s pulse-pounding culinary reality show—the Soif Waiter’s Race.
Letters to the Editor: June 19 – June 25
Claws come out in the debate over Santa Cruz’s feral cats.
Summer Beer Events in Santa Cruz
Hop N’ Barley Festival, homebrewing session on tap.
The Catfight Over Santa Cruz’s Backyard
Project Purr has an innovative way to deal with the local feral cat population. But birders and local shelter officials say the cats are a danger to other species, including endangered ones.
Letters to the Editor: June 12 – June 18
Discussions about Highway 1 traffic continue while Foodie File gets some appreciation.
Can Acupuncture Treat Addiction?
The tattoo-covered young man on my left is afraid of needles. With a genuine seriousness on his inked face, his polite trepidation sends a ripple of laughter around the living room, where nine of us lounge on chairs and couches.
Local Cleanup Group Draws Controversy
When TJ Magallanes cofounded the Clean Team last fall, he never wanted the group to focus on organizing weekly cleanups, which have become the Santa Cruz coalition’s calling card.
