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Driving Hope
Santa Cruz humanitarian Curtis Reliford recounts a journey from violence and addiction to decades of service, compassion and cross-country relief work in his new autobiography, Madness to Surrender.
From Farm to Tech
Watsonville native Martin Vargas-Vega went from working alongside his farmworker parents to becoming a software engineer. The documentary Las Mismas Manos tells the story of the family and community that made that journey possible.
Driving Hope
Santa Cruz humanitarian Curtis Reliford recounts a journey from violence and addiction to decades of service, compassion and cross-country relief work in his new autobiography, Madness to Surrender.
From Farm to Tech
Watsonville native Martin Vargas-Vega went from working alongside his farmworker parents to becoming a software engineer. The documentary Las Mismas Manos tells the story of the family and community that made that journey possible.
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Comedian and musician Kristin Key brings her guitar, high-energy musical comedy and viral “Lesbian Army” to Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s Monday Night Revels on Sept. 21.
Heirloom Tortillas
Taqueria Los Viejones brings handmade heirloom tortillas, quesabirria, tacos and traditional Mexican cooking from a successful food truck to a new Water Street restaurant.
Oracles Unleashed
Mark C. Anderson celebrates Rob Brezsny’s rebellious new book, CARNE’s East Cliff debut and California’s enduring avocado obsession—with cider, oysters and kelp on the side.
Heirloom Tortillas
Taqueria Los Viejones brings handmade heirloom tortillas, quesabirria, tacos and traditional Mexican cooking from a successful food truck to a new Water Street restaurant.
Oracles Unleashed
Mark C. Anderson celebrates Rob Brezsny’s rebellious new book, CARNE’s East Cliff debut and California’s enduring avocado obsession—with cider, oysters and kelp on the side.
The Last Five Years
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Last Five Years turns a five-year relationship inside out, with Chris Cherin and Charlotte Boyce Munson tracing love, ambition and heartbreak in opposite directions. Reviewed by Christina Waters.
The Editor’s Desk
Editor Brad Kava remembers the spectacle of sumo wrestling, looks ahead to World Elite Sumo in Santa Cruz and highlights a busy week of local events.
The Editor’s Desk
Editor Brad Kava remembers the spectacle of sumo wrestling, looks ahead to World Elite Sumo in Santa Cruz and highlights a busy week of local events.
