Adrian Belew raises one hand onstage, wearing a black hat and light-colored blazer against purple stage lighting.

Crimson at The Quarry

Adrian Belew talks King Crimson, BEAT’s dream-band chemistry and new drummer Terry Bozzio as the quartet prepares to open its final North American tour of Crimson music at the Quarry in Santa Cruz.
Nancy and Arun Sadkiriyasab stand together inside Lemongrass restaurant in Moss Landing, with gold artwork behind them.

New Fire, Old Fears

Another battery fire at Moss Landing has renewed fears among restaurant owners, who describe lost sales, missed emergency alerts and uncertainty about their businesses’ future.
Adrian Belew raises one hand onstage, wearing a black hat and light-colored blazer against purple stage lighting.

Crimson at The Quarry

Adrian Belew talks King Crimson, BEAT’s dream-band chemistry and new drummer Terry Bozzio as the quartet prepares to open its final North American tour of Crimson music at the Quarry in Santa Cruz.
Nancy and Arun Sadkiriyasab stand together inside Lemongrass restaurant in Moss Landing, with gold artwork behind them.

New Fire, Old Fears

Another battery fire at Moss Landing has renewed fears among restaurant owners, who describe lost sales, missed emergency alerts and uncertainty about their businesses’ future.
Twin Temple’s Alexandra and Zachary James pose in pink outfits with theatrical blood at their mouths, Alexandra holding a skull.

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Twin Temple’s Alexandra and Zachary James bring vintage rock ’n’ roll and Satanic spectacle to the Catalyst on Friday, Oct. 2.
Hugo Moreles holds an ice cream dessert drizzled with chocolate sauce at Los Freseros Paleteria’s counter in Ben Lomond.

Nice Dreams 

At Los Freseros Paleteria in Ben Lomond, Elizabeth Ramirez and Hugo Moreles serve Mexican-inspired desserts, savory snacks and warm hospitality, from concha ice cream sandwiches to fruit piled with chamoy and treats.
Chicken wings from Evil Wings served on blue-and-white checkered paper with carrot sticks, celery and a cup of dipping sauce.

Catching Fire

Evil Wings fuels downtown Santa Cruz’s late-night revival, while Mark C. Anderson makes a case for local pizza supremacy and checks in on the region’s growing vegan scene.
Hugo Moreles holds an ice cream dessert drizzled with chocolate sauce at Los Freseros Paleteria’s counter in Ben Lomond.

Nice Dreams 

At Los Freseros Paleteria in Ben Lomond, Elizabeth Ramirez and Hugo Moreles serve Mexican-inspired desserts, savory snacks and warm hospitality, from concha ice cream sandwiches to fruit piled with chamoy and treats.
Chicken wings from Evil Wings served on blue-and-white checkered paper with carrot sticks, celery and a cup of dipping sauce.

Catching Fire

Evil Wings fuels downtown Santa Cruz’s late-night revival, while Mark C. Anderson makes a case for local pizza supremacy and checks in on the region’s growing vegan scene.
Alt text: Santa Cruz Porchfest organizer Darrow Feldstein plays an acoustic guitar on a porch beside flowering roses.

Rock the Porch

Santa Cruz’s first Porchfest brings 53 bands to 14 porches on Oct. 3. Organizer Darrow Feldstein turns front steps into stages for a free day of music and community.
Darci Shea Bogdan works with a fine brush at a studio bench beside sketches, small containers and a leafy plant.

The Editor’s Desk

Filling in for Brad Kava, DNA welcomes October’s creative bounty, from Open Studios to Porchfest, and invites readers to find connection through local art and music.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

Readers question addiction terminology, celebrate Janus CEO Amber Williams and share a fatal DUI case update. Christina Waters responds to criticism of her music review.
Darci Shea Bogdan works with a fine brush at a studio bench beside sketches, small containers and a leafy plant.

The Editor’s Desk

Filling in for Brad Kava, DNA welcomes October’s creative bounty, from Open Studios to Porchfest, and invites readers to find connection through local art and music.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

Readers question addiction terminology, celebrate Janus CEO Amber Williams and share a fatal DUI case update. Christina Waters responds to criticism of her music review.
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