This Week’s Issue
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1.2KPono Kitchen Brings Authentic Island Cuisine to Santa Cruz
Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap offers traditional poke bowls served four ways
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1.1K3Letter to the Editor: Why It’s Here
A letter to the editor of Good Times
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6721Opinion: Answering Lingering Questions About the CZU Fire
Skilled UCSC science writers deliver answers to fire questions in a relatable way
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1.1KEverything You Wanted to Know About Wildfire and Its Aftermath
UCSC Science Communication students answer reader questions about wildfires
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688After Helping With the Pandemic, Their Jobs Are in Jeopardy
Under state law, temporary disaster workers must work less than 1,000 hours
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981Rob Brezsny’s Astrology: Jan. 6-12
Free will astrology for the week of Jan. 6
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709New Santa Cruz Collection of Essays Looks at Post-Trump America
Collection attempts to capture the week the American people voted out Donald Trump
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1.2K1Pantry Pro Tips for Stepping Into a Tasty New Year
Stock these essential pantry items for quick dinners
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9478Should Cities Like Watsonville Clamp Down on Food Trucks?
Restaurants are struggling, prompting questions about how to deal with food trucks
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1.2KScheid Vineyards’ Bright and Lively Chardonnay 2018
This Chardonnay is a hit with its fruit-driven core of pineapple, pear and citrus
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885Things To Do in Santa Cruz: Dec. 30 – Jan. 5
A virtual film festival, permaculture calls, LGBTQNBI+ support group, and more things to do
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1.3K1Aptos St. BBQ Does Cali-Style Smoking, Low and Slow
Aptos St. BBQ roasts and smokes all of their own meats
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Letter to the Editor: Shortage of Shelter
A letter to the editor of Good Times
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857Opinion: A Heartfelt Salute to What Got Us Through This Year
There’s a lot of reason for hope going into this new year
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2.0K2The 50 Very Santa Cruz Things That Got Us Through 2020
Paying tribute to the amazing people, places and events in Santa Cruz County
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1.3K5Santa Cruz’s Comedy Guru Reflects on Closing His Comedy Lab
DNA’s Comedy Lab will carry on with weekly online shows and an outdoor comedy series for now
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8341Claire Braz-Valentine Honored for Work with Writers in California Prisons
Braz-Valentine helped prisoners find their literary voices
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Rob Brezsny’s Astrology: Dec. 30 – Jan. 5
Free will astrology for the week of Dec. 30
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1.1KEat the Sun Releases New Instrumental Album with Santa Cruz Inspiration
West Cliff waves and local poet Gary Young among album influences
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1.2K4Recalling the Best Santa Cruz Takeout Meals of a Hard Year
There were wonderful dishes and good memories shared this year
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1.4K8Santa Cruz Retreats from Homeless Sweep as Protesters Push Back
City manager wants homeless out of San Lorenzo Park by Jan. 6
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946Donors Large and Small Support Second Harvest As Need Surges
Local 12-year-old raises $2,175 for the food bank
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1.3KNonprofit Gives Hope to People with Disabilities in Pandemic
Hope Services uses Zoom to keep clients connected
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1.3KLoma Prieta Winery’s Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Pinotage 2015
Loma Prieta knows a thing or two about Pinotage
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975Things To Do in Santa Cruz: Dec. 23-29
A virtual escape room, Reindeer Run, and more things to do in the week ahead
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1.1KAmazon Juices Keeps It Fresh and Friendly in Pleasure Point
Flagship offering is the super-popular acai bowl
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9751Opinion: The Wild Story of Snail, One of the Biggest Local Music Legends
Plus letters to the editor
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Rob Brezsny’s Astrology: Dec. 23-29
Free will astrology for the week of Dec. 23
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2.4K5Santa Cruz Legend Snail Reunites, Releases First Album in Four Decades
They were the biggest rock band in Santa Cruz in 1980, set to break nationally
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1.4KBryn Loosley Releases First Album in Seven Years to Benefit Fire Victims
Self-titled album came out of a special recording session from May 2019
