Drake Harper paddles a blue-and-white surfski through breaking waves, wearing a white racing cap with a red-and-black stripe.

Making Waves

Four Santa Cruz County teens earned spots on the U.S. Youth National Team for the Lifesaving World Championships in South Africa. Now they’re raising money for the trip.
Panelists sit behind tables bearing Santa Cruz County seals, with an inset map showing the Highway 9 construction area in Felton.

Safe Passage

Construction is underway on Highway 9 sidewalks linking Felton with San Lorenzo Valley schools, though cyclists remain concerned about the project’s bike lanes.
Drake Harper paddles a blue-and-white surfski through breaking waves, wearing a white racing cap with a red-and-black stripe.

Making Waves

Four Santa Cruz County teens earned spots on the U.S. Youth National Team for the Lifesaving World Championships in South Africa. Now they’re raising money for the trip.
Panelists sit behind tables bearing Santa Cruz County seals, with an inset map showing the Highway 9 construction area in Felton.

Safe Passage

Construction is underway on Highway 9 sidewalks linking Felton with San Lorenzo Valley schools, though cyclists remain concerned about the project’s bike lanes.
Donavon Frankenreiter wearing a decorated wide-brimmed hat and amber sunglasses, holding a guitar beside patterned tile stairs.

Things To Do in Santa Cruz

Surfer turned singer-songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter brings his laid-back grooves to the Rio Theatre Nov. 10, sharing the Rolling Together Revue bill with the Band of Heathens. Plus, discover this week’s music, theater, art and literary events around Santa Cruz.
Daniel Sanchez, left, holds a plate of sushi beside Raymundo Cortes, who holds a breakfast plate topped with eggs and gravy.

Phoenix Risen

After the Geisha restaurant fire, longtime coworkers Raymundo Cortes and Daniel Sanchez opened Fenixa Breakfast & Sushi in Soquel, bringing Mexican touches to both menus.
Double cheeseburger on a brioche bun with fries and a yellow drink on the bar, with chef Kelly Scherfig standing behind them.

Meat the Moment

Mark C. Anderson digs into The Hotel Bar’s double smash burger, visits Felton’s Grove Cafe and Bakery, and samples a seaweed-based drink.
Daniel Sanchez, left, holds a plate of sushi beside Raymundo Cortes, who holds a breakfast plate topped with eggs and gravy.

Phoenix Risen

After the Geisha restaurant fire, longtime coworkers Raymundo Cortes and Daniel Sanchez opened Fenixa Breakfast & Sushi in Soquel, bringing Mexican touches to both menus.
Double cheeseburger on a brioche bun with fries and a yellow drink on the bar, with chef Kelly Scherfig standing behind them.

Meat the Moment

Mark C. Anderson digs into The Hotel Bar’s double smash burger, visits Felton’s Grove Cafe and Bakery, and samples a seaweed-based drink.
Young flutists in black concert attire play together, with sheet music on stands and fellow orchestra musicians behind them.

New Bandwidth

New music director Jeff de Seriere discusses young musicians, building community and the Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony’s eclectic fall concert.
A woman with a towel around her waist looks through a large round window toward the ocean inside a wood-paneled sauna.

The Editor’s Desk

From Noah Mitnick’s shop-local app to teenage lifeguards pursuing world championships, Brad Kava celebrates young people making a difference in Santa Cruz.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

Gary Patton urges City Council action to preserve Salsa by the Sea, John Laird honors Dolores Huerta, and the Volunteer Center seeks holiday help for local families.
A woman with a towel around her waist looks through a large round window toward the ocean inside a wood-paneled sauna.

The Editor’s Desk

From Noah Mitnick’s shop-local app to teenage lifeguards pursuing world championships, Brad Kava celebrates young people making a difference in Santa Cruz.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

Gary Patton urges City Council action to preserve Salsa by the Sea, John Laird honors Dolores Huerta, and the Volunteer Center seeks holiday help for local families.
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