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EDITOR’S NOTE Back at Santa Cruz Weekly, we had a tradition of wrapping up the year by writing about all of the weirdest little things that happened each month. It always seemed to be one of the most popular issues of the year, and it was fun for us to let off a little steam about the crazy stuff we see around us all year.

Since I’ve come back to GT, we’ve fooled around with different ways to do our Year in Review issue. But

if there ever was a year to get back to the basics of making fun of how ridiculous the year was, 2016 is it. So here we are again. We hope you enjoy our holiday gift to you: a look back at a year you probably don’t want to look back at. Sorry, no returns!

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Merry Christmas, Santa Cruz: On Dec. 17 of this year, a police officer in downtown Santa Cruz was filmed while carrying out enforcement of what he believed to be an ordinance that bans juggling on the sidewalk that had previously served as the training ground for the world renowned Flying Karamazov Brothers and others. The polite officer was relying on a common sense reading of an ordinance that was rushed through by the Council in 2002. He correctly explained and cited City Ordinance 9.50.020 (d), but failed to notice the subsequent provisions of subsection (e).

Juggling is not illegal on Pacific Avenue.

A sensible City Council and Downtown Association would encourage it.

A little history: After passage at the first reading but before the second reading on July, 24, 2002, I came to the city council because I was alarmed at the idea that a proposed ordinance outlawing the launching of objects into the air might be used to stop the popular use of juggling performances as sidewalk entertainment. City Attorney Barisone subsequently assured us that the proposed addition to 9.50.020 would shut down the use of relatively narrow downtown sidewalks for large circle games of hacky sack and that it would not outlaw juggling.

The ordinance was passed.

Less than a year later, I watched a downtown police officer stop a young

juggler’s free street performance on Pacific Avenue. (That juggler was future Cirque du Soleil artist Coire Langham ... but how were we to know?) The officer explained that there was a law that disallowed juggling downtown and she cited 9.50.020. The officer was relying on the ordinance’s plain language to enforce a ban on juggling, and no one on the force or on the council could remember being told that juggling was exempt from the conditions as stated.

When the council showed no interest in correcting the problem, on June 26, 2003, I announced to them and to the local press that I would be going downtown to juggle.

My intent was to bring the matter to the public and to the courts, where I hoped that the official council recording of the City Attorney advising the Mayor that this law would not outlaw juggling would carry the day. I was cited for juggling three lemons. I declined to sign the citation, and as a result, I spent 13 hours in the city jail for that ... juggling crime.

When I got out of jail, I sent an email addressed to all council members, all of the local (and some national) press, and to all of the jugglers that I knew. The Flying Karamazov Brothers responded by sending a reply-all email to tell the council and the press that they were coming home to Santa Cruz to join me in juggling illegally on Pacific Avenue and would headline the Street Performers Guild benefit show I scheduled for the same time.

Instead, on July 9, 2003, Mayor Rotkin called for an Emergency Resolution designed “to clarify the law on >8

A MOUSE KING SHALL COME Backstage at the dress rehearsal of Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s production of ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Civic Auditorium. Photograph by Amanda Owens.

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Bud Colligan received the 2016 California Steward Leader Award last week, recognizing his commitment, vision and leadership in promoting economic, social and environmental growth throughout the state. Colligan is the co-chair of the MBEP Board of Directors, as well as the CEO of Swell Ventures, and in recent years, he has emerged as a leader in the world of local tech funding and a generous donor to the arts.

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ROB BREZSNY FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of December 21 ARIES Mar21–Apr19

LIBRA Sep23–Oct 22

NPR’s Scott Simon interviewed jazz pianist and songwriter Robert Glasper, who has created nine albums, won a Grammy, and collaborated with a range of great musicians. Simon asked him if he had any frustrations—“grand ambitions” that people discouraged him from pursuing. Glasper said yes. He’d really like to compose and sing hip-hop rhymes. But his bandmates just won’t go along with him when he tries that stuff. I hope that Glasper, who’s an Aries, will read this horoscope and take heart from what I’m about to predict: In 2017, you may finally get a “Yes!” from people who have previously said “No!” to your grand ambitions.

For a bald eagle in flight, feathers are crucial in maintaining balance. If it inadvertently loses a feather on one wing, it will purposely shed a comparable feather on the other wing. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, this strategy has metaphorical meaning for your life in 2017. Do you want to soar with maximum grace and power? Would you like to ascend and dive, explore and scout, with ease and exuberance? Learn from the eagle’s instinctual wisdom.

TAURUS Apr20–May20 Humans have drunk hot tea for more than two millennia.

Chinese emperors were enjoying it as far back as the second century B.C. And yet it wasn’t until the 20th century that anyone dreamed up the idea of enclosing tea leaves in convenient one-serving bags to be efficiently brewed. I foresee you either generating or stumbling upon comparable breakthroughs in 2017, Taurus. Longrunning traditions or customs will undergo simple but dramatic transformations that streamline your life.

GEMINI May21–June20 “What you do is what counts and not what you had the intention of doing,” said Pablo Picasso. If I had to choose a single piece of advice to serve as your steady flame in 2017, it might be that quote. If you agree, I invite you to conduct this experiment: On the first day of each month, take a piece of paper and write down three key promises you’re making to yourself. Add a brief analysis of how well you have lived up to those promises in the previous four weeks. Then describe in strong language how you plan to better fulfill those promises in the coming four weeks.

CANCER Jun21–Jul22 During the campaign for U.S. President in 1896, Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan traveled 18,000 miles as he made speeches all over the country.

But the Republican candidate, William McKinley, never left his hometown of Canton, Ohio. He urged people to visit him if they wanted to hear what he had to say. The strategy worked. The speeches he delivered from the front porch of his house drew 750,000 attendees and played an important role in his election. I recommend a comparable approach for you in the coming months, Cancerian. Invoke all your attractive power as you invite interested parties to come see you and deal with you on your home turf.

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“Poetry is a way of knowledge, but most poetry tells us what we already know,” writes poet Charles Simic. I would say the same thing about a lot of art, theater, film, music, and fiction: Too often it presents well-crafted repetitions of ideas we have heard before. In my astrological opinion, Leo, 2017 will be a time when you’ll need to rebel against that limitation. You will thrive by searching for sources that provide you with novel information and unique understandings. Simic says: “The poem I want to write is impossible: a stone that floats.” I say: Be on the lookout for stones that float.

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The Economist magazine reports that if someone wanted to transport $10 million in bills, he or she would have to use eight briefcases. Sadly, after evaluating your astrological omens for 2017, I’ve determined that you won’t ever have a need for that many. If you find yourself in a situation where you must carry bundles of money from one place to another, one suitcase will always be sufficient. But I also want to note that a sizable stash of cash can fit into a single suitcase. And it’s not out of the question that such a scenario could transpire for you in the coming months. In fact, I foresee a better chance for you to get richer quicker than I’ve seen in years.

SCORPIO Oct23–Nov21 In August 2012, a group of tourists visited the Eldgja volcanic region in Iceland. After a while, they noticed that a fellow traveler was missing. Guides organized a search party, which worked well into the night trying to track down the lost woman. At 3 a.m., one of the searchers suddenly realized that she herself was the missing person everyone was looking for. The misunderstanding had occurred many hours earlier because she had slipped away to change her clothes, and no one recognized her in her new garb. This is a good teaching story for you to meditate on in 2017, Scorpio. I’d love to see you change so much that you’re almost unrecognizable. And I’d love to see you help people go searching for the new you.

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec21 In 2017, you will be at the peak of your ability to forge new alliances and deepen existing alliances. You’ll have a sixth sense for cultivating professional connections that can serve your noble ambitions for years to come.

I encourage you to be alert for new possibilities that might be both useful for your career and invigorating for your social life. The words “work” and “fun” will belong together! To achieve the best results, formulate a clear vision of the community and support system you want.

CAPRICORN Dec22–Jan19 Capricorn writer Edgar Allan Poe has been an important cultural influence. His work appears on many “mustread” lists of 19th-century American literature. But during the time he was alive, his best-selling book was not his famous poem “The Raven,” nor his short story “The Gold-Bug,” nor his novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. Rather, it was The Conchologist’s First Book, a textbook about mollusk shells, which he didn’t actually write, but merely translated and edited. If I’m reading the astrological omens correctly, 2017 will bring events to help ensure that your fate is different from Poe’s. I see the coming months as a time when your best talents will be seen and appreciated better than ever before.

AQUARIUS Jan20–Feb18 “My goal is to create a life that I don’t need a vacation from,” says motivational author Rob Hill Sr. That’s an implausible dream for most people. But in 2017, it will be less implausible than it has ever been for you Aquarians.

I don’t guarantee that it will happen. But there is a decent chance you’ll build a robust foundation for it, and thereby give yourself a head start that enables you to accomplish it by 2019. Here’s a tip on how to arouse and cultivate your motivation: Set an intention to drum up and seek out benevolent “shocks” that expand your concepts of who you are and what your life is about.

PISCES Feb19–Mar20 The birds known as winter wrens live in the Puget Sound area of Washington. They weigh barely half an ounce, and their plain brown coloring makes their appearance unremarkable. Yet they are the avian equivalents of the opera star Pavarotti. If they weighed as much as roosters, their call would be 10 times as strong as the rooster’s cocka-doodle-doo. Their melodies are rich and complex; one song may have more than 300 notes. When in peak form, the birds can unleash cascades at the rate of 36 notes per second. I propose that we make the winter wren your spirit animal in 2017, Pisces. To a casual observer, you may not look like you can generate so much virtuosity and lyrical power. But according to my analysis, you can.

Homework: Send me predictions for your life in 2017. Where are you headed? Go to RealAstrology.com; click on “Email Rob.”

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FACING EACH OTHER Regular family meals are linked to the psychological and physical health of children and teens.

Tabling Technology New study finds parents spend as much time with their devices as they do with their kids BY ANDREW STEINGRUBE disconnecting from the virtual world in order to connect face to face is becoming increasingly important to our health as a society.

It’s tempting to think of technology at the table as more of a youngperson problem, and a 2015 nationally representative survey conducted by the nonprofit group Common Sense Media did find that tweens (ages 8-12) spent about six hours per day using digital entertainment media, and teens (ages 13-18) spent about nine hours per day plugged in. Those hours were in addition to time spent on the same devices while in school or doing homework. The survey’s authors called these findings “astounding” and “absolutely mind-boggling.”

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of media and technology. It turns out that the parents of the same age group (8-18 years of age) spent more than nine hours per day on average looking at the screens of their smartphones, tablets, or TVs (also in addition to time spent on these devices while at work). Although it might seem plainly intuitive that behavioral modeling is a more effective way to teach children than a “Do as I say, not as I do” approach, 78 percent of those same parents reported feeling that they were actually being good role models for their children in regard to technology use. Factoring out the hours spent asleep, at work or at school, the data from these surveys suggests that kids and parents alike are spending the vast majority of their remaining

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he holidays are here. It’s time to disconnect from our devices and spend quality time with family and friends, right? In a society where technology seems to bleed into all moments and social situations, one of the most inspiring things I’ve seen at the restaurant where I work was a group of eight people who sat down, immediately turned off their phones, and placed them in the center of the table. It was a simple act that showed a commitment and respect for real connection that left me so impressed I was rendered momentarily speechless.

It seems like a healthy behavior that could—and probably should— catch on. In a world where many of us feel more naked without our phones than we do without our pants,

available time plugged into devices.

Sure, a certain amount of technology use is inevitable—part of the wave of modern momentum.

But face-to-face communication, especially among families, has been shown to be beneficial to physical and psychological well-being. And a decline in such connection may have dire consequences on society’s youth.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that more than 50,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2015, which was not only the highest number in history, but also surpassed fatalities from car crashes and gun violence (including homicide and suicide) by far. Family mealtimes may be one way to combat this problem in young people, as a 2012 report published by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse identified a strong link between frequent family meals (five to seven per week) and a lowered incidence of drug use in teens.

That is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits of shared family meals, though. In 2014 the American College of Pediatricians published an article titled “The Benefits of the Family Table” which cited a multitude of research studies linking shared family meals to a wide variety of positive outcomes.

Children and teens who shared frequent family meals were not only less likely to engage in disordered eating or be overweight, they were also more likely to eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in unhealthy fats, fried food and soda.

The article also highlighted research showing that teens who shared frequent family meals were more likely to get better grades, less likely to engage in sexual activity, less likely to experience depression, display fewer emotional and behavioral problems, and were more likely to report having excellent relationships with their mother, father and siblings.

The authors concluded by saying, “When families regularly share meals together, everyone benefits—the children, parents, and even the community. Making the ‘Family Table’ a priority from an early age can serve as a ‘vaccine’ against many of the harms that come to children from a hurried lifestyle.”

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NEWS JUDGE FINDS CONFLICT IN SLV WATER SCANDAL Former San Lorenzo Valley Water District board member ordered to pay back profits

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A California superior court judge has fined former San Lorenzo Valley Water District board member Terry Vierra $9,300, the amount that he and his wife profited from a district board decision which Vierra influenced.

Vierra and his wife, Molly Bischoff, are partners in a Boulder Creek real estate business. In 2010, Bischoff was the listing agent for a house that the district bought.

The problem was that while a district board member, Vierra influenced the board’s decision to buy the property, a decision in which Vierra had a financial interest, and profited from.

The judge chose not to order the maximum penalty, which would have been three times the amount. The prosecutor, in a Dec. 13 statement, wrote: “The court does not believe that the defendant had evil intent in violating 91005 [the law] and finds that it is not necessary to set the maximum fine.

Still, the legislature has set strict guidelines to prevent conflicts of interest with public officials and the court cannot ignore the law.”

Vierra declined to comment, since the case is ongoing. Sometime in late 2017, the second part of the lawsuit against Vierra will be heard, on the district’s alleged violation of government code Section 1090, which the League of California Cities calls the “When in Doubt, Sit it Out” code.

The court initially found that the Section 1090 charges against Vierra and the district were wrongfully issued, but it’s on appeal.

If the court finds that the district entered into a contract in which Vierra had a financial interest, more penalties could be issued. One possibility is the 2010 home sale could be voided, and the sellers, or more likely Vierra, could be ordered to return $522,000 to the district. The district also could be liable for the prosecutor’s legal fees.

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SIGN OF THE TIMES In 2012, protesters gathered for an underwater tour of downtown to pressure the

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Atmospheric Pressure After the election of a science-averse president, fighting climate change could soon become a local issue BY JENNIFER WADSWORTH

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uring high tides in Santa Cruz, the San Lorenzo River rises dangerously high. Water seeps through the gravel-y underground sediment around the river levees by the clock tower, possibly even flooding downtown. The Santa Cruz Harbor and the Beach Boardwalk are in peril whenever a big winter storm rolls in.

This could be Santa Cruz’s future in the decades to come, according to a 2011 climate change analysis from UCSC professor Gary Griggs.

It’s a possibility that, with sea levels rising, feels more real than ever. But experts raising the alarm about the slow-motion cataclysm

have only recently begun to make headway against systemic complacency. Now they fear that a Donald Trump presidency and Republican-controlled Congress could undermine what marginal progress has been made to adapt to—let alone prevent—climate change.

“Trump’s election could not have come at a worse time, and it will doubtless add inches, if not feet, to the eventual height of the planet’s oceans,” renowned environmentalist and author Bill McKibben says.

“That’s how close to the edge we are.”

Unchecked emissions of heattrapping gases over the past century have profoundly altered the Earth’s

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By Datta Khalsa, Broker

Charles Bukowski’s adage of how the days run away gains greater significance for me with each passing year. My daughter turning five is the surest sign that indeed another year has passed, yet I get the sense that we will wake up in January looking back and wondering if 2016 really happened.

Perhaps it is a function of age, yet I can’t recall another year that went by as swiftly as this one.

And it’s been awhile since we’ve seen such a wild string of events on a national level, most notably the results of a presidential election that left folks on both sides wondering if we hadn’t woken up in some strange parallel dimension. The odd thing is, both sides seem to think that their perspective is the one that supports positive change—I just hope that the change that comes will come about in a way that unites instead of divides us.

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Those self-same horses could just as well illustrate our local housing market, charging headlong at breakneck speed into unknown territory, with multiple offers continuing to nip at their heels.

This year we saw the average price for Santa Cruz County homes hit an all-time high, nearly breaking the million-dollar mark at $942,318 in August—in a month where there were 202 sales. And the average price for condos just hit their all-time high in November at $588,541. With inventory hovering at 2.8 months for houses and 2.2 months for condos, the only thing likely to stop the escalating prices is the pending increase to interest rates, but in the face of current market forces, this has so far only served to make buyers more motivated to act now before rates go much higher.

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In the midst of the stampede of media, market data and rumors you still need to be able to make rational decisions based on what you are trying to achieve, and you can find yourself stranded if you don’t chart your course with realistic expectations based on sound decisions. On a national level those decisions aren’t always in our hands, but on a local level we have a little more control. For this reason, accurate analysis of fair market value is one of the things that I work the hardest to provide my clients, which is a task that can be surprisingly difficult in a market where data is often few and far between. After all, when the stakes are this high, it is more important than ever to avoid a misstep.

Looking ahead to 2017, the best we can do is to continue to create space for our hopes and dreams to come to pass. When handled with awareness, even the most challenging situations can help us achieve a positive future as a profession, as a community and as a nation.

On a side note, thanks to all of you who reached out with well-wishes for Zoe Coconut—including the anonymous donor who mailed her a doggie toy which she carries around pretty much everywhere now—she’s definitely feeling the love :) Datta Khalsa is the broker and owner at Main Street Realtors in Soquel. He can be reached at (831)818-0181 or datta@mainstrealtors.com

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the 197 signatory countries, marks the first time the U.S. has agreed to collaborate with the rest of the world on climate change.

Trump has also suggested dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The New York City real estate mogul famously tweeted about global warming being a Chinese “hoax” designed to make U.S. manufacturing less competitive.

He nominated Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, a climate change denier himself, as head of the EPA. Trump’s critics worry that his election may spell the end for President Barack Obama’s Clean Power Act, which allocates $2 billion in grants to promote investments in clean energy and requires coal mines to clean up or close up shop. Or that he may open up public lands to fracking, ignite a resurgence of science denial, and squelch the political will to fund anything remotely linked to environmentalism. Once in office, Trump could make many of these changes unilaterally. His appointees could approve pipelines and issue drilling permits. They could scuttle regulations for smog and coal ash.

The impending ideological shift in the White House may require California and local governments to double down on fighting the causes and effects of climate change, says Mark Jacobson, a professor of environmental engineering at Stanford University.

“I think the Trump administration will try to cut all climate change research, including for adaptation, in the U.S.,” he says. “This could affect the work of federal employees and many of those dependent on federal grants for research.”

Thankfully, Jacobson says, his own work on developing renewable energy solutions requires no federal funding.

If anything, he plans to redouble his efforts. But slashing funds for climate change will hurt graduate students, who rely on federal grants.

“California, nonprofits and individuals will hopefully take up the slack,” he says.

South Carolina Republican Bob Inglis, a former congressman from the reddest district in the reddest

state, says there’s a chance Trump could boost the clean energy market.

“I think it’s totally unpredictable,” says Inglis, head of conservative climate action nonprofit RepublicEn. “Al Gore was meeting with Ivanka Trump, and her dad joined the meeting. What that means for climate change—who knows?”

Could President-elect Donald Trump, an ideologically inconsistent Republican, promote sustainability as a path to energy independence?

“He may surprise us,” Inglis says, adding that he’s holding out hope.

“Maybe Trump will be the one who takes on climate change.”

WORLD PIECE Newly elected City Councilmember Chris Krohn says there’s a lot Santa Cruz leaders can do on the climate change front—both cutting emissions and reducing the threatening impacts that climate change poses to the community. Krohn would like to see Santa Cruz plant more trees, protect its marshes, require solar panels on new buildings, make water restrictions last year-round, and encourage people to turn off their sprinkler systems, like he did.

“My lawn went from brown to green, almost like leaves falling off a tree, as soon as it became October,” says Krohn, who also served on the council 15 years ago and works for UCSC’s sustainability program.

The City of Santa Cruz adopted a Climate Action Plan in 2012 to cut emissions 30 percent below 1990 levels by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050—going above and beyond regulations signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006. Some critics at the time derided the city’s plan for not being ambitious enough, but the city is spending $18 million, according to its budget, on environmental projects ranging from water sustainability to transportation, and the city looks poised to meet its target.

California has long stood out as a national leader in cutting carbon pollution. Its auto emissions standards are among the more rigorous in the nation. While the state passed its 2006 law, Congress has failed to pass a single bill in the past decade that tackles climate change.

Even with a Democrat in the White House, only modest progress has been made. Secretary of State John Kerry boasted last month that wind and solar power have grown 30-fold under Obama’s tenure, but they still generate little more than 5 percent of the nation’s energy, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Chances of renewables beefing up their share of the national energy market look dismal under the incoming administration, which has cozied up to the coal and gas industries.

Trump’s incoming chief of staff, Reince Priebus, clarified that Trump’s “default position” on climate change is that “most of it is a bunch of bunk.”

The Golden State has one of the most comprehensive energy efficiency rules on a vast range of applications, including new construction and kitchen appliances.

California rolled out one of its own cap-and-trade programs that forces power plants, factories and refineries to pay to pollute.

More local efforts may have their limits. Here in Santa Cruz, as the city prepared to approve its Climate Action Plan four years ago, climate activist Michael Levy helped organize an underwater tour of downtown, complete with sea anemone costumes, people in wetsuits, a big bicycle-pulled boat, and song re-writes, like “Sitting on the Dock of the Highway.”

In the years since, Levy, a private music teacher who’s recording an album about climate change, has found that in order to have a big impact, you sometimes have to work on the national level. He has gotten involved with nationwide movements, even marching in Washington D.C. to protest the Keystone XL oil pipeline that Obama eventually halted.

“The United States could risk becoming a rogue nation where the rest of the world works on climate change, and we ignore it,” Levy says.

“Who knows what Trump really thinks, but a lot of his cabinet picks are very, very pro-business. There’s such a strange level of denial from these guys. Eventually, it will all come crashing down.”

Additional reporting contributed by Jacob Pierce.

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CONFLICT <12 “I thought, ‘That’s really strange. Why would the water district buy a house?’” says Holloway.

He heard the reasons: The district was replacing nearby water tanks and wanted a staging area for construction and an extension of the property line, since the new tanks would need more space. But Holloway thought it didn’t make sense. Why couldn’t the district get an easement, like other utility companies do to install public equipment, or rent a dumpster and put it on the road for construction debris?

Holloway began digging through old meeting notes and asking board members in public sessions. Eventually, months later, a group with access to the real estate records tipped him off about

Bischoff’s involvement as an agent.

That’s when Holloway made a records request for the house sale contracts and got proof of Vierra’s profit from the sale.

Holloway studied the law, and zeroed in on what was illegal about Vierra’s actions.

Meanwhile, the district was embroiled in another controversy: in 2014, it fired its district manager, two days after a civil grand jury report was released, blasting the district for its lack of financial and operational oversight.

Holloway knew the district board was going to choose the next manager, and he didn’t think Vierra had a right to take part in that important decision. Holloway approached Vierra at his office, a month before Vierra’s term ended.

“I told him he should pay the money

back and resign,” says Holloway, which Vierra didn’t do.

Holloway filed the lawsuit against Vierra.

And to Holloway’s dismay, Vierra took part in the decision to appoint Brian Lee, the district’s current manager.

DEFENDING VIERRA One of Lee’s first actions as manager, in 2015, was to pay $13,000 for Vierra’s legal defense. To this day, the district is still paying for Vierra’s defense—a sum which exceeds $36,000. Lee told GT he did not know the exact total offhand; he did not provide it before this article went to print.

“Terry was acting as a director of the district at the time of the claim, so we would be hard-pressed not to defend him,” Lee says.“And at this point in time,

the district still feels that the judge misunderstood the law. And we think that it’s the right thing to do. We think that Terry—and even the judge said—Terry did not intend to do anything wrong. Terry tried very hard to do it right. So you know it seems kind of obvious that we would pay for his legal defense.”

Lee says the lawsuit has cost the district $59,000 in legal fees.

Several former board members testified on Vierra’s behalf. Margaret Bruce, the newly elected board president, also testified, but was unwilling to comment for this article, since the lawsuit is ongoing.

Former board member Randall Brown wasn’t on the board in 2010 when the sale happened, but read about it and discussed it in the closed >18 session meetings from 2012 to 2016.

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Brown says Vierra excused himself a few times from decisions because he was aware of a possible conflict of interest, but mistakenly approved a group of payments that included the house sale.

Brown says the board wanted to pay Vierra’s legal fees because otherwise people may be discouraged to run for office.

“There was consensus on the board that this was one of our own and we had to own it,” Brown says.

Brown says it seemed that the judge was “practically almost embarrassed” to pass his ruling against Vierra, due to “a technicality.”

“The appeal is still pending, and that’s really the joker, is if [Holloway] wins, then that could set a lot of precedence,” Brown says. “I think Terry tried his best not to be in the middle of that. I think he knew he would have been wrong if he was involved more than he was.”

BAD ADVICE Mark Hynes, the district’s counsel, was present in the closed session meeting in 2010 in which the board decided to buy the house. Interestingly, Hynes is also Vierra’s lawyer, paid by the district to defend Vierra’s actions, which might have been avoided if Hynes had properly counseled the district back in 2010.

“Really, my target is the district counsel [Hynes],” says Holloway. “It’s because he’s giving the board really bad advice. And I need to demonstrate that you’re listening to the wrong kind of advice, and I don’t think that’s gotten through to them. I don’t think they’ve gotten it at all.”

Hynes was reached for comment, but did not reply before this article went to print.

According to law, as a plaintiff, Holloway received $4,600 of the $9,300 that Vierra was ordered to pay. The state’s general fund received the other roughly $4,600. Vierra also may be asked to pay for Holloway’s legal fees accrued thus far.

If Holloway wins his appeal, and the court orders the home sale void, the $522,000 would be returned entirely to the water district. Holloway says he really doesn’t understand why the district is defending Vierra’s actions.

“I feel like I’ve got the pieces to a puzzle, and I think it might be worth half a million dollars to the public, and I need to illustrate to this agency that they’re really going in the wrong direction. They’re really taking the wrong advice and they’re spending money for the wrong purpose.”

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2016:

THE YEAR IN REVIEW A look back at all the things you were glad you never heard about, or hoped you could forget BY THE GT STAFF

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GODZILLA INVADES SANTA CRUZ, THOUSANDS FLEE IN MILD ANNOYANCE TO CHANGE OUT OF WET SOCKS A Sunday morning storm drenched the coast with rain on Jan. 24, creating waves close to 15 feet high at the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, which busted a water main along the pier. Officials from the city’s Department of Irony soon repaired the pipe, as locals splashed around trying to remember what this wet liquid suddenly coming from every direction was called. Alas, despite a couple of impressive storms, the much-hyped “Godzilla El Niño” couldn’t end four years of drought, and the year’s rainfall total ended up pretty average.

SECURITY GUARD FAILS TO ACHIEVE STATE OF ACTUAL COPNESS On Jan. 26, an off-duty security guard became incensed when the driver in front of him did not pull into traffic quickly enough in the middle of rush hour. During a confrontation at a stop sign, he took out his handcuffs, threatening to arrest the other driver. “Oh, hell no,” said the real police, who showed up to arrest the guard instead.

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Two men with sawed-off shotguns— and apparently some hefty appetites— stormed the back of a food truck on Freedom Boulevard. They demanded money and fled in a getaway red hatchback down Crestview Drive. As heists go, it was obviously pretty silly.

Everyone knows the real money was in the banana stand.

Weird Westside Home Sold to Alarmingly Normal Couple A quirky, historic Westside property, locally referred to as the Court of Mysteries, the Yogi Castle, and the House That Was For Sure Built By Aliens, was purchased by an innocuous human-looking “couple” from “San Francisco.”

The totally normal non-aliens plan on remodeling the iconic temple-like structure while honoring the original architecture, in accordance with the prophecy in preparation for the Second Coming of Zorp.

Santa Cruz City Councilman Micah Posner was revealed to have been renting out an illegal accessory dwelling unit in his backyard without city approval or permits for seven years, including four while serving as an elected official. The “backyard bedroom,” which Posner rented to a friend for $700 a month, had no bathroom, kitchen, foundation or heating. Posner did not run for re-election, presumably freeing up time to sit in the corner and think about what he did.

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AIN’T NO PARTY LIKE A BANANA SLUG PARTY DEA and Homeland Security investigators busted a UCSC ecstasy ring involving six sorority and frat students, seizing an overseas shipment of more than $100,000 worth of MDMA. What do you think of that, 4,000 East Coast students who accidentally received acceptance letters to UCSC even though you never actually applied?

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APRIL Wishing the santa cruz community a Joyful holiday and peaceful new Year!

THE BURRITO-SIZED HOLE IN OUR HEARTS How does a Taqueria Vallarta even close down in this town?

There are like 25 of them, and they always seem busy. Anyway, one did, and it just happened to be the one right below GT’s downtown office, proving that no story within a 500-foot radius escapes our nose for news.

Speaking of noses, we now get the scent of Five Guys peanut oil wafting up into our ventilation system. Thanks for nothing, George Washington Carver.

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‘I Thought I Dreamt That’ Excuse Probably Seemed Like It Might Work After a 20-year-old man was caught on video climbing out of the broken window of a downtown shop, police caught up to him in the wee hours of the morning, sleeping just a few blocks from the scene. “He claimed that he had dreamed about being locked in a store and having to break glass to get out,” SCPD spokeswoman Joyce Blaschke wrote on the Santa Cruz police blog. “The officer advised him it was not a dream.”

M AY EVERY PUN WE COULD MAKE ABOUT HOW GROSS COWELL BEACH IS Nothing but crappy news for Cowell Beach, which still stinks, at least compared to every other beach in California. The water quality by the Santa Cruz Wharf has been pissing off locals for the better part of a decade, ever since test results took a dump in 2009. And nervous city staffers are pooped out after years of trying to answer questions about why e. coli levels are so high and whether or not a sewage pipe was taking a giant leak into the surf. Well, it hit the fan again this year when the results were in the can from the Heal the Bay’s annual list, which Cowell’s topped again. But failure, this time, isn’t a dung deal. Some whiz kids at Stanford studied the issue, and experts have identified the main culprit—poop from pigeons and other animals.

Let’s work on that, so that the whole beach doesn’t go to waste.

BECAUSE, LIKE THE PRESIDENT-ELECT SAID, ‘70 PERCENT OF REGULATIONS CAN GO’ Dallas-based Santa Cruz Biotechnology, which employs 150 at its Delaware Avenue research lab, was ordered to cease all operations as of Dec. 31, and pay a fine of $3.5 million—the largest fine ever brought under the U.S. Animal Welfare Act—for maltreatment of goats and rabbits. The settlement followed multiple abuse allegations by the U.S. Department of Agriculture dating back to 2005; inspectors found thousands of animals missing from a California facility in February, and photographed goats with massive tumors and untreated open wounds. But while owners John and Brenda Stephenson may have lost their holdings in the billion-dollar antibody industry, they are no doubt exactly the right people for their latest venture, called … Santa Cruz Animal Health.

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Past Its Prime After years of flirting with a Santa Cruz expansion, Amazon went on a hiring spree, searching high and low for talented local brainiacs with low enough selfesteem that they’d want to work in the company’s notoriously soul-sucking corporate environment. Don’t worry, though, about techies changing the laidback Santa Cruz vibe and jacking up rent prices—these jobs will probably get replaced by machines in six months, anyway.

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A DJ, some live bands, colored lights, sofas, tables, an upstairs balcony and a giant banner on the wall that says “End Prohibition.” What else does a nightclub need? Well, a business license, for one, and—since prohibition did actually end—an alcohol license, too. But those were about the only two things police didn’t find when they raided a 4,800-square-foot warehouseturned-underground-nightclub in the Harvey West area on July 9. Five were arrested and officers seized gallons of alcohol, as well as methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine and a stolen .38-caliber revolver. As many as 200 people are reported to have visited the nightclub on a single night, and among those who paid the cover charge to get in were undercover police officers.

BOAT MADE MY LUNCH Monterey Bay is part of the “red triangle,” and we figured that couldn’t be good even before we knew it was about sharks. But about sharks it is (er, sharks it is about?), and one boater a mile off the Capitola Wharf now understands why, after a 15-foot great white lifted his small skiff several feet in the air and left a piece of razor-sharp tooth embedded in its hull. Luckily, he was unhurt. The shark, meanwhile, has 299 other teeth, and should be fine, assuming it signed up for dental this year.

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So, there was this Clydesdale horse, right? And apparently he wasn’t all that keen on being locked up in a pen, even though he lived in the Santa Cruz Mountains, which is basically like the best place you can live if you’re a horse.

I mean, it’s really a stable environment. Anyway, he knew a guy, who knew a guy, who knew a dwarf billy goat. And this billy goat was, like, super gruff. So one day the billy goat just butts the living hell out of the stable gate, and bam!

They’re both out, right? Freedom. But then the billy goat’s like, “I can’t live on the outside, man! I’m freakin’ out!” The farmers or whatever show up, and the billy goat creates a diversion and he’s like “Run, buddy! Run for your life!” And the weird thing is, the horse’s name actually was Buddy. Anyway, they find this Clydesdale a few days later, one mile away, hiding in some shrubbery. And they bring him back in, and ever since then, he just walks around with this long face.

The 142-acre expanse north of the Summit known as “Holy City” has an absolutely ghastly history: it was founded in 1918 by William E. Riker as a crack-a-lackin compound for extreme racism, peppered with signs that said things like “Asians and Negroes keep out of Holy City until you’ve learned your place.” Riker’s “Perfect Christian Divine Way” required communal living and total abstinence for the 300 followers living there, and he ruled it until he was charged with sedition in 1942 for writing Hitler love letters. But the parcel was sold for $6 million this summer, and finally the surrounding neighbors can relax, knowing there won’t be anything crazy going on under the new owners: two Silicon Valley billionaires who are Scientology’s biggest donors.

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Like any young American, Sara Bowin was fully prepared to do her civic duty when she received a letter from the Voter Participation Center with instructions on how to register to vote in her first election. Just one little problem: Bowin is 12. However, the future Katniss Everdeen of the Trump Republic wrote a response which caught the eye of Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin: “As much as I would love to voice my opinion and make sure our country is under the right leader, I am only 12 years old.” #Futuredaughtergoals

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The painful news that the United States had elected a stale hot Cheeto for president was dulled slightly—at least for some transportation enthusiasts—by the announcement that Measure D had passed in Santa Cruz County with 67.8 percent of the vote. As a matter of fact, every local measure in the county, ranging from pot regulations to fire and school bonds, earned voter approval.

Santa Cruz voters elected three women, which will bring the number of women on its City Council to five, out of seven seats. But the days after the election were also marked by protests locally, as hundreds of activists clogged the streets, decrying President-elect Donald Trump and trying to work through the five stages of grief.

Noah-Michael Treanor, a Pajaro Valley High School grad, took a rubber bullet to the head in Standing Rock, North Dakota, while peacefully protesting the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline there, and required medical attention as blood ran down his face. Footage of the incident was seen by more than 100,000 people, as filmed by online media group the Young Turks.

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Slowly I acquired a style—a knockoff of Avedon. All I wanted to do was black and white. Then in 1982 Franklin moved to San Francisco and essentially handed me his business. I moved to the Michael Leeds building on what is now Squid Row. It was really funky, but it was a lively environment. I had access to his workshop and I lived upstairs for eight years.

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There is that “put it together and shout some directions” approach that does seem to work with people shots whether you really have a plan or not. You do run the risk of looking foolish, and it is a challenge to risk that. But I suppose that is faith.

How has the advent of digital affected your work?

At least half of my work time is on the computer. It can be very satisfying and fun, it can also be time-consuming.

Photoshop can really do things we couldn’t do in the past. In the digital era I don’t have to carry around as much equipment, and I just need five lenses instead of 20. It’s cheaper to do my work today, but it’s harder to price it, to gauge what to charge.

Has the iPhone affected your business?

Well, it’s true that some of the lower market assignments may have gone away. But things that look astonishing on your phone might not when blown up to billboard size. The technology of the cellphone camera is easier than doing the work of lighting, composing, arranging. So you can shoot a good image, but you can’t necessarily construct one.

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Did you always want to be a photographer?

I was originally going to study botany at UCSC, but I couldn’t get any of the classes I wanted. I wasn’t interested in professional photography at the time. I got a degree in political philosophy. My classmates tended to go to law school, but I wasn’t interested in that. I did some travelling, went to Bali four times working on a book, Masks of Bali, with Judy Slattum. Then that whole art community in town—it was fun being tied into that. There was a Dadaist aura about many of those people, the Brezsnys, B. Modern.

Your current studio situation?

R.r Jones was my assistant back in the days of film photography.

We share the studio space, but he dominates the music selection. I like the Stones, Dylan, Donovan. Donovan was a Paul Simon of his time, and besides, Jimmy Page played backup on his albums. No one knows that.

Your favorite music?

I like the ’80s new wave stuff, and I like ’60s stuff, old English blues bands, Rolling Stones. It has been played to death but “Gimme Shelter” is number one. Close on its heels are “The Supernatural”… Peter Green with John Mayall’s Blues Breakers and “1983” by Hendrix. Don’t get me started. Happy to admit that I live in a musical past.

What are you good at?

Problem solving. I have an understanding of images, of previous masters, and I can bring some ideas to each shoot. I no longer have the patience to do certain kinds of work like freezing my ass off waiting for a sunrise shot. I can muster the patience but I don’t really enjoy waiting for good light. Maybe that is why I light things. I do like working with natural light (when I don’t have to wait) but most of my work has involved lighting.

The challenge is often how to create natural looking light that shows the subject well and isn’t a distraction.

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EVERYBODY DIES AT THE END Leonard Cohen released the exquisite album ‘You Want It Darker’ before passing away, one of several music greats the world lost in 2016.

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While we lost several great artists, 2016 was also an exciting year for new music BY AARON CARNES

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s 2016 winds down, it might be tempting to think of this year as “that year everyone died.”

We did lose some legends. But let’s not forget that it’s also been an incredible year for new music.

It’s true that three of this year’s best albums were inspired by death.

David Bowie released his meditation on mortality, Blackstar, two days before passing away. If you’re a fan, try to get through “I Can’t Give Everything Away” without crying. The great Leonard Cohen released You Want It Darker shortly before passing away, as well. It’s a bleak masterpiece. Perhaps most heartbreaking is Nick Cave and the

Bad Seed’s Skeleton Tree, which was inspired by the death of his son.

But when people look back at the music of 2016 years from now, they will remember it for more than just the artists we lost. There have been mind-blowing rap and soul albums from every subgenre—new records by A Tribe Called Quest, Beyonce, D.R.A.M., Blood Orange, Noname, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, and Anderson Paak have all been excellent.

Less obviously, 2016 has also been an amazing year for left-of-center punk rock. Pup, and Parquet Courts both released brilliant new albums that deserve some recognition.

Other genres had great albums, too—

Sturgill Simpson, anyone?—but 2016 is going to be remembered as a new beginning for rap and punk.

The three best rap albums of 2016 are all completely different, and illustrate the diversity and ingenuity in hip-hop right now: Chance the Rapper, ‘Colouring Book’: If you haven’t already watched the footage of Chance performing on Jimmy Fallon, do so. It illustrates exactly why he’s a genius. Accompanied by a gospel choir, a trumpet player and live instruments, he gets choked up as he spits verses. It’s the most gospel hip-hop has gotten, with lyrics that are uplifting, emotional and uncompromisingly artistic. (“Jesus’

black life ain’t matter/I know I talked to his daddy/Said ‘you the man of the house now/Look out for your family’”) Danny Brown, ‘Atrocity Exhibition’: On the other end of the spectrum is Danny Brown and his dark rabbit hole of an album, Atrocity Exhibition.

Rap music has created more space for artists to get personal, and analyze their internal framework.

Brown jumped in with both feet, and left no uncomfortable stone unturned lyrically—everything that used to be fun is destroying his life.

Musically, it’s on par with innovative free jazz albums. The beats are strange, but allow the words to flourish.

Swet Shop Boys, ‘Cashmere’: This may be the timeliest, most politically poignant album of the year, as Kool A.D. and MC Riz (Rizwan Ahmed from HBO’s The Night Of) rap about their experiences as Muslims in the U.S. and U.K. The three best punk albums of 2016 are all from artists you wouldn’t expect: AJJ, ‘The Bible 2’: This is a tight, dark record that jumps past the band’s folk-punk roots (when they were known as Andrew Jackson Jihad), and beyond sounding like a full band doing renditions of folkpunk songs, like some of the group’s later work. A highlight is “Small Red Boy,” which tells the story of a little devil growing out of the narrator’s stomach.

Jeff Rosenstock, ‘Worry’: The former head honcho of Bomb the Music Industry, Rosenstock has released his best album to date. It’s a tense, emotional and sometimes political record. The album is punk in the loosest sense, which is precisely why I’ve always loved Rosenstock and BtMI. Worry is a masterpiece in the BtMI-style, a scatterbrained, heart-on-the-sleeve, weirdo rock ’n’ roll explosion.

Diners, ‘three’: The lesser-known, but no-less interesting Diners released an amazing album to virtually no fanfare. The group plays lounge-y, AM-radio-inspired pop songs, but with a true punk rock spirit. I expect more from this band in the future.

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WEDNESDAY 12/21 ARTS SMALL WORKS A gallery featuring the work of 12 artisans and craftspeople all creating handmade wearables, gifts, and housewares in the spirit of “giving art” this holiday season. Noon-5 p.m. Radius Gallery, 1050 River St., Santa Cruz. 706-1620. $5.

FOOD & WINE TRIVIA NIGHT Trivia night at 99 bottles.

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DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ FARMERS MARKET In addition to a large variety of farm products, this market offers a great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and lots of options for lunch and dinner. 1:30 p.m. Cedar and Lincoln streets, Santa Cruz. 454-0566.

GROUPS WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION Celebrate the rebirth of the Sun and beginning of winter with a sacred ceremony facilitated by the talented Elisha Christopher, RScP. Plus special music to accompany the ritual. 7 p.m. Center for Spiritual Living, 1818 Felt St., Santa Cruz. 462-9383. Free.

BAG OF BOOKS FOR $5 Who doesn’t love the gift of knowledge? That’s one you can check off your list with this year’s Grey Bears Book Store, which will be offering an entire bag of books for just $5. Browse through vinyl albums, CDs, and books on every subject including crafts, mystery, history, health, cooking, zoology and so many more for a perfect holiday gift. Book sales support the weekly delivery of food bags to seniors in Santa Cruz County.

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HEALTH B12 HAPPY HOUR B12 can treat fatigue, anemia, anxiety, depression, PMS, heart disease, and more. 3-6 p.m. 736 Chestnut St., Santa Cruz. 477-1377. $29/$17.

MUSIC WORLD HARMONY CHORUS Everyone is welcome, there are no auditions and no singing experience is necessary but is welcomed. All parts are taught by ear, and musical transcriptions are provided. 7 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY 12/21 POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDES It all begins when the conductor punches your golden tickets and the train pulls out of the station on its way to the North Pole—the Polar Express story will come alive with the motion picture soundtrack and characters interacting with passengers. Dancing chefs will serve hot cocoa and cookies throughout the magical journey until kidlets can experience the magic of the North Pole where they’re met by Santa, of course! Grab the last seats for the final few days of the train ride during this holiday season, Dec. 21-23, and Dec. 26-28.

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THURSDAY ART MARKET Check out the new Thursday Art Market with live music, demonstrations from artists across mediums, featured loft artists, and food from Jonathan Parvis’ Dead Cow BBQ. New features and performers every week. 4-7 p.m. The Tannery Arts Center, 1050 River St., Santa Cruz. 621-6226.

CLASSES SALSA DANCING CUBAN-STYLE This class is for intermediate dancers and features Cuban casino partnering, salsa suelta and great Cuban music. 7-8 p.m. Louden Nelson Center, Santa Cruz. salsagente.com or 426-4724. $9/$5.

SALSA RUEDA SERIES BEGINNER 2 A fun, four-week Rueda de Casino series for Beginner 2 and up. No partner required.

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BEGINNING BALLET WITH DIANA ROSE An introduction to ballet technique with a focus on posture, balance and strength building. Noon-1:15 p.m. International Academy of Dance Santa Cruz. info@ iadance.com. $10.

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metastatic cancers. Registration required.

12:30-2 p.m. WomenCARE 457-2273. Free.

MUSIC KEN CONSTABLE IN THE ROCKROOM LOUNGE Ken Constable has been part of the Santa Cruz music scene since the late ’80s. He has performed in numerous legendary clubs on the West Coast such as Whiskey A Go Go, Slim’s, Bimbo’s 365 Club, and the Catalyst. 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola. 475-1222.

SPIRITUAL BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS You may have heard something about Buddhism but are still wondering how such a “foreign” spiritual tradition could be relevant to life in the world today. Join us in learning about Buddhist viewpoints and time-tested methods for leading a meaningful life. 7-9 p.m. Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Road, Soquel. landofmedicinebuddha.org. Free.

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ARTS STORYTIME Free with museum admission and for MOD Members. 10:30-11 a.m. Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery. 888424-8035. Free.

SENSORY PLAY Join us in the MOD Workshop for this new weekly class exploring sensory play activities. Messy sensory play gives young children endless ways to develop and learn, while using all their senses for creative thinking. 3-3:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery. 888-4248035. Free with admission.

CLASSES ARGENTINE TANGO DANCING Tango open dancing. 8-11 p.m. Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center, 1060 River St., Santa Cruz.

For info on beginners classes please contact tangoalternativo@gmail.com. $10/$8/$5.

FREE TEEN YOGA (13-17) Teens welcome at the Santa Cruz Teen Center in the Louden Nelson Community Center for free yoga. Stretch, strengthen, and relax.

4:30-5:30 p.m. 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. >38 stephaniembain@gmail.com. Free.

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RESTORE BALANCE YOGA Designed for the working person in mind, this class will help you make a smooth transition from being outwardly focused, to a balanced state of inner calm. 5:30 a.m. Ananda Scotts Valley Yoga, 221-A Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley. 818-2715. $15.

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SATURDAY 12/24 ANIMAL SHELTER ADOPTION FAIR It’s Christmas Eve and you don’t have a gift for your child, niece, nephew, grandmother, whoever. You know what gift has endless rewards? An adorable little kitty or cuddly fluffy pooch. We know, we know, we’re the worst enablers to stressed out parents right now (forgive us), but there are so many animals in this county who have been abused or abandoned just looking for their forever home. All adoptable animals can be found on the shelter’s website. Can you blame us? Just look at those faces!

Info: Noon-4 p.m. Pet Pals Discount Pet Supplies, 3660 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. animalshelterrelief.org. Free.

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FOOD & WINE

WATSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET This market is in the heart of the famously bountiful Pajaro Valley. Peaceful and familyoriented, the Hispanic heritage of this community gives this market a “mercado” feel. 2-7 p.m. 200 Main St., Watsonville.

GROUPS SCOTTS VALLEY NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP Nar-Anon is a 12-step program/ support group for friends and families who have been affected by the addiction or drug problem of another. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Bison Center, The Camp Recovery Center, 3192 Glen Canyon Road, Santa Cruz. Free.

NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUPS—GREATER BAY AREA SANTA CRUZ Nar-Anon GBA

Santa Cruz offers three meetings in support of friends and families of addicts. naranoncalifornia.org/norcal or helpline 291-5099. 9-10 a.m. Santa Cruz, Aptos and Scotts Valley. saveyoursanity@aol.com.

Free/donations.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 90-Day OA, Study of the AA 12 and 12 book. OA is a 12-step support group to stop eating compulsively. Noon-1 p.m. Live Oak Family Resource Center, Community Conference Room, 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz. Nate, 429-7906. Free.

CLUTTERERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP Is clutter getting you down? Feeling discouraged about all your stuff? There is hope. Come to this weekly 12-step group for understanding and support. 5:30 p.m.

Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, 2900

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DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Grief support group meets weekly to offer support to persons grieving the death of someone.

Noon. 5403 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley.

430-3000. Free.

WATSONVILLE QUEER YOUTH MEETUP Every Friday after school, youth ages 12-18 are invited to join our dynamic team of youth activists and leaders from the Santa Cruz County. This group will run in conjunction with the Saturday LGBTQ youth meet-ups. 3:30-6 p.m. First Christian Church, 15 Madison St., Watsonville. diversitycenter.org. Free.

HEALTH VITAMIN B12 FRIDAY Receiving B12 via injection means that people can increase their energy. B12 Fridays are a fun time for people to meet and mingle. 3-6 p.m. Thrive Natural Medicine, 2840 Park Ave., Soquel.

515-8699.

MUSIC JOE FERRARA San Jose native Joe Ferrara has been entertaining audiences from Santa Cruz to San Francisco since his first gig at the Grog and Sirloin in Los Gatos in 1968.

Joe’s rich baritone voice and comfort with his audience have attracted fans of all ages.

6:30-9:30 p.m. Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola. 475-1511.

SATURDAY 12/24 CLASSES SATURDAY MORNING YOGA AT YOGA WITHIN Class will focus on the fundamentals of basic poses, offering a well-rounded practice emphasizing safe alignment, breathing techniques, and the gradual development of greater flexibility, strength and balance. 10:15 a.m. 8035 Soquel Drive, Aptos. 251-3553. $15.

AHIMSA (UH-HIM-SAH): FREE YOGA IN THE PARK “Ahimsa” is Sanskrit for non-

PILLS ANONYMOUS OF SANTA CRUZ PILL ADDICTION—12 STEPS OF RECOVERY Our primary purpose is to carry the message to the addict who still suffers. 8 a.m. Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz. pillsanonymous.org. Free.

RISE AND SHINE YOGA Set the tone for your weekend with a relaxed body, calm mind, and smile on your face. We’ll start with some standing asanas (postures/poses) to awaken energy and get it moving in an inward and upward direction. 8:30 a.m. Ananda Scotts Valley, 221-A Mount Hermon Road, Scotts Valley. Anandascottsvalley.org. $15.

FOOD & WINE APTOS FARMERS MARKET AT CABRILLO COLLEGE Voted Good Times best farmers market in Santa Cruz County. With more than 90 vendors, the Aptos Farmers Market offers an unmatched selection of locally grown produce and specialty foods. 8 a.m.-Noon, Saturdays, Cabrillo College. montereybayfarmers.org or akeller@ montereybayfarmers.org. Free.

WESTSIDE FARMERS MARKET The Westside Farmers Market takes place every week at the corner of Highway 1 and Western Drive, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt.

This market serves the communities of the westend of Santa Cruz including Boony Doon, North Coast, UCSC Campus and is a short trip from downtown. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mission Street and Western Drive, Santa Cruz. 454-0566.

SCOTTS VALLEY FARMERS MARKET Started in 2009 with the City of Scotts Valley, the market represents farmers and specialty food purveyors along with cookedto-order food. This local market is the place for the Scotts Valley community to get their fill of fresh, healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 360, Kings Valley Road, Scotts Valley. 454-0566.

STORRS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES Join us at our tasting room for a weekend of great wines, artisanal cheeses, and chocolates paired with our new releases plus specially selected library wines. Noon-6 p.m. Storrs Winery, 303 Potrero >40 St. #35, Santa Cruz. 458-5030.

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LIVE MUSIC SAMBASSA BRAZILIAN JAZZ TRIO Enjoy the music over dinner or drinks (or both!) at Little Owl Italian Kitchen in Aptos. A unique sounding trio that blends Brazilian jazz, with pop, jazz standards, calypso and salsa. 5 p.m. Little Owl Italian Kitchen, 8017 Soquel Drive, Aptos. littleowlitaliankitchen.com. Free.

violence. We will join together every week to cultivate inner peace through meditation and physical well-being through a gentle yoga practice in an inclusive atmosphere of kindness and mutual respect. 9:30-11 a.m.

San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota St., Santa Cruz. 423-1626. Free.

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TUESDAY 12/27 TEA MIXER & CHILEAN DOCUMENTARY ‘TEA TIME’

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Throughout cultures and generations, tea time has allowed women to enter a private female space, where universal and intimate themes intersect. That’s why the Santa Cruz Public Libraries invite you to an afternoon of tea and cinema with Tea Time, the official selection of the 2014 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. Friendship, tea, Chilean history, and feminism all in one hour: bring your favorite teacup.

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Info: 5:30-7 p.m. Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos. 427-7702. hiddengemsfilmclubscpl.brownpapertickets.com. Free.

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SANTA CRUZ LGBTQ YOUTH MEET-UP Are you an LGBTQ youth between the ages of 12-18 who wants to join a welcoming community? Join our dynamic team of youth from the Santa Cruz County. Bring yourself or bring a friend. 1-3:30 p.m. 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. diversitycenter. org. Free.

SPIRITUAL MEDICINE BUDDHA PRACTICE GUIDED MEDITATION Sessions include recitation

of traditional Tibetan Buddhist prayers and the Medicine Buddha mantra, as well as some quiet meditation. 9:30-10:45 a.m.

Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Road, Soquel. 462-8383. Donation.

ZEN MEDITATION & LIFE How do you practice equanimity, kindness and compassion? Four classes on The Awakened Mind & Heart. Meditation 8:30 a.m. Class and tea: 9-10:30 a.m. Ocean Gate Zen Center, 920 41st Ave., Capitola. 8:30-10:30 a.m. 920 41st Ave., Suite B, Capitola. info@ oceangatezen.org. Donation.

CALENDAR VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER TO FEED THE HUNGRY WITH FOOD NOT BOMBS We need help sharing vegan meals with the hungry every Saturday and Sunday in downtown Santa Cruz: Cooking from Noon-3 p.m, 418 Front St., Santa Cruz. 515-8234. Serving from 4-6 p.m. at the Post Office, 840 Front St., Santa Cruz.

SUNDAY 12/25 ARTS THE SANTA CRUZ OLDIES BUT GOODIES RADIO SHOW A new old radio show is debuting on KSCO. For those who remember Santa Cruz in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, the show will feature a variety of guests. 6 p.m.

KSCO 1080 AM. 475-1080.

GROUPS A METAPHYSICAL CHRISTMAS Attend our special Sunday Service and be delighted by Rev. Edward Caller, from England, and his metaphysical interpretation of Christmas.

Music, too. 10:30 a.m. Center for Spiritual Living, 1818 Felt St., Santa Cruz. 462-9383.

MONDAY 12/26 CLASSES TRIYOGA LEVEL 1 YOGA CLASS Enjoy the wealth of TriYoga. Taught by Terri Richards.

9:30 a.m. 708 Washington St., Santa Cruz.

464-8100. $15.

GROUPS OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-Step support program for those who wish to stop compulsive eating, including anorexia and bulimia.

Multiple times and locations. 7-8 p.m. Soquel Congregational Church, Anne Hutchinson Room, 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel. santacruzoa.org or 429-7906. Free.

TRANS AA SUPPORT No matter where you are on the gender spectrum, the Diversity Center’s Trans Program has something for you. Support groups for and by trans folks, referrals to trans-friendly

SUPPORT GROUP FOR SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE: WOMEN’S GROUP We provide a safe and supportive environment for healing from child sexual abuse. Together we break through isolation, develop healthy coping skills, reduce shame, and build healthy boundaries. Preregistration required. 1 p.m. 104 Walnut St., Santa Cruz. 423-7601.

SPIRITUAL MONDAY DROP-IN MEDITATION Led

by Venerable Yangchen and Venerable Gyalten. Basic meditation instruction and practice. One session of mindfulness meditation, followed by guided reflection meditation. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Road, Soquel. 462-8383. Donation.

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TUESDAY 12/27 ARTS STORYTIME Join us for Storytime. Free with museum admission and for MOD Members. 10:30-11 a.m. Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery. 888-4248035. Free with admission.

CLASSES GUIDED MEDITATION FOR STRESS REDUCTION Guided meditation to reduce your stress with Renee Rowe. Every Tuesday evening. 7-7:45 p.m. The Barn Studio, 104 S. Park Way, Santa Cruz. awakentoyourpath. com. Donation.

SEMI-PRIVATE TRAINING This group exercise program has between 2-5 clients. All sessions incorporate strength, cardio, stability, toning, cardio conditioning and flexibility into an undulating periodization model. This will build lean muscle, burn calories and fat, change your body shape and take your health and fitness to the next level. Days and times vary. Santa Cruz Core Fitness, 317 Potrero St., Santa cruz. 425-9500.

FOOD & WINE TRIVIA NIGHT Trivia Night at New Bohemia Brewing Company every Tuesday. 21 and up.

6 p.m. 1030 41st Ave., Santa Cruz. nubobrew. com/events. Free.

HUGE LUBE Selection $5.95 DVD Sale!

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TRANSLOVE Support group for nontrans (cis) partners and close friends of transgender people. First and third Mondays.

7-9 p.m. Sesnon House at Cabrillo, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos. 479-6229. $25.

providers, lively conversations about the specific ways being trans impacts us.

8-9 p.m. 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. diversitycenter.org. Free.

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JESSIE MARKS Last May, local musician Jessie Marks released an EP called Patterns—four lush, folk-influenced songs. She’s been writing and performing since she was 8 years old, but generally she’s done it solo. On Patterns, she got to work with several musicians, and the result is sublime, beyond even what Marks knew her music was capable of.

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“It was something I had been lacking in my artistic creation. In the studio, you’re able to perfect things. You’re able to go back and listen and say, ‘what would happen if you do this on top?’ You have that experimentation.

In a live performance, you can’t really do that,” Marks says.

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After recording the EP, her landlord needed to remodel her place, so she put her stuff in storage and went traveling for a while. She hasn’t had a chance to do much performing at this point, but her goal is to take her music to the next level, and put a band together that can help her consistently breathe the kind of life into her music in the live setting that she was able to pull off on her EP. “Playing alone was great, but I love sharing the experience with other musicians. That’s really where I’m hoping to put more energy into, is in creating an actual band, and utilizing my voice mainly as the main instrument,” Marks says.

AARON CARNES

INFO: 9 p.m. Jan. 19. Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $8.

429-6994.

ANIMO CRUZ

WEDNESDAY 12/21 JAZZ-POP

YUJI TOJO Local Yuji Tojo has a bi-monthly residency at the Crow’s Nest, which he’s played for years. Fans like his eclectic blend of jazz, pop, folk, world beat, and just a flair of traditional Japanese music. What they may not realize is that he was kind of a big deal in the ’70s in Japan, before relocating to our sleepy beach town. He toured Japan (and made appearances on TV) so much, he can’t even recall exactly how many he’s done.

Not that it really matters, other than to remind folks what phenomenal talent we have right here in Santa Cruz. If you haven’t seen Tojo yet, do yourself a favor and head out ASAP. AARON CARNES INFO: 8 p.m. Crow’s Nest, 2218 E Cliff, Santa Cruz. $3. 476-4560.

REGGAE

CRUZAH Local reggae band Cruzah has been blending roots, surf rock and ska since 2013. The band is inspired by rocksteady Jamaican music and the “California sunshine lifestyle.” Following in the style of Manu Chao, Bob Marley,

and Black Uhuru, Cruzah sets typically include a mix of covers and original songs. The band’s Crepe Place gig is a holiday benefit show—all proceeds will be donated to the radiology department at Cabrillo College. KATIE SMALL INFO: 8 p.m. Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $10. 429-6994.

JAZZ

STAR LA’MOAN & THE KITCHENETTES The best way to celebrate the shortest day of the year is to get yourself to a place where folks know what to do in the dark. Sultry vocalist Star La’Moan, the alter ego of Santa Cruz producer Marla Stone Lyons, is a creature of the night, and she’s surrounded herself with the Kitchenettes, a crack crew of players recruited largely from the volunteers running the Kuumbwa Jazz Center’s sizzling stoves (hence the name). Inspired by piquant New Orleans grooves, the stylistically omnivorous band also snacks on Delta blues, Gypsy swing, old-school R&B, swamp rock and torch songs. The solstice festivities start with a set by the classic jazz combo Speakeasy 3 featuring vocalist Stella D’Oro, a Santa Cruz band that’s expanded far past a trio in recent years (they’ll

be joined by a burlesque dancer to ward off the winter cold). ANDREW GILBERT INFO: 7:30 p.m. Don Quixote’s, 6275 Hwy. 9, Felton. $10/adv, $12/door. 335-2526.

THURSDAY 12/22 CLASSICAL GUITAR

KEN CONSTABLE Classical guitarist Ken Constable has contributed to the local music scene since the ’80s, playing events and gigs, large and small, throughout the Bay Area. His technical prowess has made him one of the area’s most in-demand guitarists, and his comfort with a variety of styles, including Spanish and Brazilian music, classical, and pop keeps listeners coming back for more as he seamlessly moves from “Pachelbel’s Canon” to “Here Comes the Sun” and beyond. CAT JOHNSON INFO: 6:30 p.m. Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola. Free. 475-1511.

SWING

SPEAKEASY 3 Thursday night is Swing Night at the Crepe Place. This month the Speakeasy 3 top the bill, featuring prohibition-era

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hot jazz, brought to you by Santa Cruz locals Scott Stobbe, Stella D’Oro, Jamie Brudnick, Brad Hecht and Olaf Schiappacasse. The lineup includes clarinet, banjo, trumpet, bass and saxophone. Splitting the bill are fellow locals the Post Street Rhythm Peddlers, a high-energy seven-piece playing a seductive blend of psychedelic jam-band and New Orleans jazz. KS

REGGAE

ANIMO CRUZ HOLIDAY PARTY The holidays are here, and it’s time to start scouring the club calendars for themed parties to get you in the spirit.

It’s been a tough year, so let us recommend to you something to ease your troubled mind: Animo Cruz Holiday Party. Animo Cruz is a local group that plays feel-good reggae-rock jams that will make your soul sing. The grooves are laid back, and they have a bit of a jam-band vibe going on, too. Have a few drinks, let your body take control.

It’ll all be OK in 2017, maybe. AC INFO: 8:30 p.m. Crow’s Nest, 2218 E Cliff, Santa Cruz. $5. 476-4560.

HAWAIIAN

ELIMA An island band with deep roots in Hawaiian culture and music, Elima also stretches out into pop, oldies, blues, soul, reggae and rock. Since the band’s formation in early 2016, the members, whose backgrounds cover a diverse range of styles and techniques, have grown into a beloved feel-good outfit that delivers aloha whenever and wherever they perform. The band has quite a few traditional hulas in its repertoire, so dancers are encouraged to “leave their chairs, kick off slippahs and have at it when you know the song.” CJ INFO: 6:30 p.m. Pono Reef Bar, 120 Union St., Santa Cruz, Free. 426-7666.

TUESDAY 12/27 FUNK

7 COME 11 The phrase “7 come 11” is used in craps.

But it’s no gamble to head out to the Crepe Place on any given Tuesday to see local funk outfit 7 Come 11. These guys deliver every damn week. Where else are you going to get consistent

grooving dance music in town, on a Tuesday? That’s what I thought. These guys are all seasoned musicians. They even have an EP out now called Light It Up, released in May of this year. Now you can create a 7 Come 11 dance party at your house. But do go see the band live, regardless. AC

INFO: 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $27.50. 423-1338. WANT TO GO? Go to santacruz.com/giveaways before 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 9 to find out how you could win a pair of tickets to the Saturday show.

INFO: 9 p.m. Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $5. 429-6994.

WEDNESDAY 12/28 POP

TESS DUNN Can you believe Santa Cruz’s own Tess Dunn is turning 22 years old? What’s more, she’s turning 22 at this show, which is the perfect time for her to introduce you to music from Polarity, the first EP from her new project T3TRA. She definitely sounds all grown up on this record, which represents a huge shift into darker electronic territory.

The ambient synths and dubstep hooks underline raw and personal lyrics on songs like “Oxy” and “Slum It.” Amy Winehouse would have approved, for sure. All proceeds from the show benefit Cystic Fibrosis research. STEVE PALOPOLI INFO: 7:30 p.m. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, $15/$20. 479-1854.

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Easy grooves and vocal harmonies.

Friday at Crow’s Nest LEBOEUF BROTHERS

New York by way of Santa Cruz contemporary jazz standouts.

Friday at Don Quixote’s UGLY MUG OPEN MIC

Take a turn on the stage. Tuesday at Ugly Mug PREACHER BOY

Gothic Americana and country blues.

Tuesday at Mission Street BBQ REGGAE PARTY

Reggae celebration featuring the Santa Cruz Reggae All-Stars.

Tuesday at Crow’s Nest

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INFO: 9 p.m. Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $8. 429-6994.

FRIDAY 12/23

Hailing from Isla Vista by way of Hawaii, Iration quickly made a mark on the Southern California party scene, and in the last 10-plus years, has grown far beyond Santa Barbara to become a nationally touring act and regular at festivals, including Lollapalooza, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, and Sunset Strip Music Festival. The band has a solid handle on reggae-rock grooves, head-nodding rhythms and a one-love vibe, and their performances tend to be full of lots of aloha—which we can all use a bit more of right now. CAT JOHNSON

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Wednesday December 28th 7:30pm

$15/20, $10 w/ Student ID All Ages Benefit For Cystic Fibrosis Research

TESS DUNN AKA T3TRA

Thursday December 29th 9pm $20/25 Soul & Funk Favorites

ORGONE

+ 7 COME 11 Friday December 30th 9pm $25/30 Saturday December 31st 9pm $35/40 Ring In The New Year with Reggae Great

DON CARLOS

+ SOL HORIZON (FRI) & SOULWISE (SAT) Wednesday January 4th 8:30pm $9/12 Reggae Tribute To Talking Heads

WED

APTOS ST. BBQ 8059 Aptos St, Aptos

Al Frisby 6-8p

AQUARIUS RESTAURANT Santa Cruz Dream Inn 175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

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12/23

Slim Bawb 6-8p

Little Jonny 6-8p

Minor Thirds Trio 6:30-9:30p Live Jazz & Wine Tasting Salsa Bahia 6-9p 6-9p

DJ

BLUE LAGOON 923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Aurora Beam, Bird Comedy Night/80s Caravan, Yela Silo, Mota Night Free 8:30p Burro $5 9p

Hiphop Night Free 9p

BOARDWALK BOWL 115 Cliff St, Santa Cruz

Karaoke 8p-Close

Holiday Karaoke 9-11:45p

BOCCI’S CELLAR 140 Encinal St, Santa Cruz

Funk Night w/ Light the Band Free 9p

Thursday January 5th 8:30pm $7/10

CASA SORRENTO 393 Salinas St, Salinas

ACOUSTICALLY SPEAKING + SCOTT COOPER DUO

CATALYST 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

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Karaoke Free 8p

Hawk n Blues Mechanics 1p Lloyd Whitley 6-8p

Broken Shades 6-8p

Rob Vye 6-8p

Minor Thirds Trio 7-10p

BAYVIEW HOTEL 8041 Soquel Dr, Aptos

BRITANNIA ARMS 110 Monterey Ave, Capitola

Friday January 6th 9pm $10/15

THU

Open Mic Free 7:30p

THE APPLETON GRILL 410 Rodriguez St, Watsonville

TALKING DREADS Acoustic Arrangements Of Grateful Dead With Kat & Mik Of THE GARCIA PROJECT

12/21

Bounce Christmas Party 9p Karaoke 9p

Tango Ecstasy 6-9:30p Top 40 Music Videos Free 9p

The Box (Goth Night) 9p

Fighting Murphys Free 8p

Karaoke 8p-Close

Karaoke 8p-Close

Trynket Free 8p

Aberdeen Brat Free 8p

Karaoke 9p

DJ Luna 9p

CATALYST ATRIUM 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz CAVA WINE BAR 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Steve’s Kitchen Jazz 6:30-9:30p

Alex Lucero 6:30-9:30p

Dave Muldawer 6:30-9:30p

David Bowie Birthday Bash w/ Funk Favorites

KATDELIC

+ DJ LITTLE JOHN Saturday January 7th 9pm $9/12 Live Reggae Favorites Return

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Jan 11th BRYAN SUTTON BAND Jan 12th THE HEAVY PETS + BROTHERS GOW Jan 13th DIEGO’S UMBRELLA + THE SAM CHASE Jan 14th SAMBADÁ Jan 17th THE Nth POWER + THE SEXTONES Jan 18th SANTA CRUZ REGGAE ALL STARS Jan 19th CELSO PIÑA Jan 20th POORMAN’S WHISKEY + NAKED BOOTLEGGERS Jan 21th PASTO SECO + FLOR DE CAÑA Jan 22nd HARMONICA BLOWOUT Jan 28th THE MERMEN Jan 29th RIVVRS + THE BREVET Feb 1th ALO Feb 2nd GREAT AMERICAN TAXI + GRANT FARM Feb 9th INNA VISION Feb 10th THE ENGLISH BEAT + Chris Murray Feb 11th JUNGLE FIRE Feb 12th ISRAEL VIBRATION Feb 14th SLIM CESSNA’S AUTO CLUB Feb 19th PACIFIC DUB

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swing night

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Peppino D’Agostino with Jeff Campitelli Acoustic Guitar & Percussion Giants

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Foreverland An Electrifying 14 Piece

Tribute to Michael Jackson TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE NYE THRILLER BALL $25 adv./$25 door Dance – ages 21 + 8pm

Sat New Years Eve Celebration Dec 31

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Punk Night

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12/22

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12/23

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12/24

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Comedy/Trivia

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12/27

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BARBARA DANE WITH TAMMY HALL CD RELEASE “THROW IT ALL AWAY”

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Roadhouse Karaoke 7:30p Carlos Martinez 6-9p

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Bonny June and Bonfire D’Oh Bros 7-10p 7-10p

BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET Continuing their father’s legacy Friday, January 20 • 7:30 pm

STICK MEN FEATURING TONY LEVIN, PAT MASTELOTTO AND MARKUS REUTER Prog-rock trio super group!

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12/22

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NEW BOHEMIA BREWERY 1030 41st Ave, Santa Cruz 99 BOTTLES 110 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz

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THE SAND BAR 211 Esplanade, Capitola

THU

12/22

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SANDERLINGS 1 Seascape Resort, Aptos

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12/23

SAT

12/24

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12/25

TBA 8-Midnight

MON

12/26

TUE

12/27

Alex Lucero Acoustic 7-11p

Groovetime 8-11p

Steven Walters 8-11p

Don McCaslin & the Amazing Jazz Geezers 6-10p

Dennis Dove Band 7:30-11:30p

Silver Lining 8-11:30p

SHADOWBROOK 1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola

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Joe Ferrara 6:30-10p

UGLY MUG 4640 Soquel Ave, Soquel

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DEC 29-30 White Album Ensemble

SEABRIGHT BREWERY 519 Seabright, Santa Cruz SEVERINO’S BAR & GRILL 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos

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Scott Slaughter 7-10p

WHALE CITY 490 Highway 1, Davenport

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Daniel Martins 9-11p

Daniel Martins 9-11p

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

JAN 19

Lecture: Gary Griggs

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo

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MUSIC AND DREAMS Ryan Gosling plays a jazz musician and Emma Stone an aspiring actress ‘La La Land.’

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Movie musical reborn in glorious joyride ‘La La Land’ BY LISA JENSEN

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t takes a lot of audacity to mount an old-fashioned Hollywood musical in these cynical times.

Once a genre unto itself, usually a romantic story expressed in song and dance numbers (“All singing!

All dancing!” the ads screamed), the movie musical has been devalued in the age of irony. Audiences who buy into zombies and skyscraper-sized aliens are unable to suspend their disbelief for people breaking out into song in the middle of their daily lives.

Only in Disney princess cartoons do characters sing their hearts out onscreen (which is OK, because they’re not, you know, real), or in a film set in a musical milieu, like Once, where the characters bond through performing together.

But Damien Chazelle’s masterful La La Land makes the movie musical sing again. And dance. And how! As dubious as you might find the idea of a modern musical starring actors— Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone—not previously known for their singing or dancing, this is one glorious joyride from start to finish. The stars are capable and appealing, the locations around greater Los Angeles County (including my hometown of Hermosa Beach) look as magical as any film set, and Chazelle finds exciting new ways to reinvent the genre at every turn.

The original musical score from composer Justin Hurwitz and lyricists Benj Pasek and Justin Paul gives the movie its own upbeat, modern identity. Set in L.A., the

story begins on a freeway during a traffic jam. As traffic slows to a halt, the overhead camera zeroes in on a woman driver who starts singing.

She emerges from her car and starts dancing, with other motorists of all shapes, and colors (just like the population of L.A.) climbing out of their cars to join in. It’s a massive production number (“Another Day of Sun”) that makes brilliant use of the freeway structure and immobilized cars as dancing props.

When traffic starts up again, driver Mia (Stone) has a rude encounter with Sebastian (Gosling). She’s an aspiring actress going to work at a coffeeshop on a movie studio backlot, where she can be close to the auditions she’s always running off

to. She shares a flat with three other hopeful actresses; after they drag her off to a party, she’s on her way home when she wanders into a piano bar where Seb is playing.

Now the movie switches to Seb’s story. He’s a jazz musician reduced to playing Christmas carols in the bar to fund his dream of opening his own jazz club one day. (J. K. Simmons— co-star of Chazelle’s last film, Whiplash—cameos as Seb’s deadpan boss.) Mia is drawn to a particularly hypnotic refrain Seb is playing, one that echoes throughout the story.

Their next encounter also fizzles, but they begin circling into each other’s orbits as romance blossoms.

The rest is best left to the viewer to experience. The themes are universal—pursuing one’s dreams, staying true to oneself—but the storytelling is fresh. Mandy Moore’s choreography is outstanding, from that huge freeway number to Mia and Seb’s lovely tap duet as they start to fall in love. In a fabulous fantasy duet, they rise up into the starmap of the interior dome of Griffith Park Observatory, literally dancing with the stars.

Stone and Gosling have musical experience—she starred in a Cabaret revival on Broadway, he played multiple instruments (including piano) in an indie rock band. Chazelle chose to shoot their duets the oldfashioned way—in Cinemascope, in one take—and both performers are up to the challenge; their dancing is fluid and relaxed.

Using iconic L.A. landmarks and neighborhoods, like the venerable Lighthouse jazz club in Hermosa (and the beachfront and pier), Watts Towers, the Grand Central Market and the Angel’s Flight cable car, Chazelle creates a visual reverie on the City of Dreams, an L.A. that may only exist in the imagination. And while he stays true in spirit to classic musicals, Chazelle’s wistful, and poignant finale gives the movie an unexpected edge.

La La Land is a virtuoso production that gives us all something to sing (and dance) about.

LA LA LAND **** (out of four) With Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and John Legend.

Written and directed by Damien Chazelle. A Lionsgate release. Rated PG-13. 126 minutes.

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FILM NEW THIS WEEK ASSASSIN’S CREED Whether or not we’re fans of the video game, an assassin travelling back in time to jump off of buildings wearing nifty black robes with Jeremy Irons, Michael Kenneth Williams and Brendan Gleeson in the mix—now that looks like the dose of holiday cheer we needed (or escape, whatever). Justin Kurzel directs. Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard and Irons co-star.

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FENCES For a black man raising a son in the 1950s, keeping his family together and facing the daily reality of racist America, nothing comes easy. “Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.” Denzel Washington directs. Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson co-star. (PG-13) 138 minutes.

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JACKIE The most watched, regal, and iconic woman in America’s modern history fighting to stay strong for her children, wade through her own trauma alongside the nation’s grief, and keep her husband’s legacy alive. Pablo Larraín directs. Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig costar. (R) 100 minutes.

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PASSENGERS Finally, Hollywood’s sexiest, most charming people together on a space train. Morten Tyldum directs. Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen co-star.

(PG-13) 116 minutes.

LION Saroo is starting to remember losing his mother and brother on a train platform in Calcutta at the age of 5. Now, worlds away living a very different Australian life, he’s decided to find his family. Garth Davis directs.

Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara co-star. (PG-13) 118 minutes.

SING An alligator rapping “The Humpty Dance,” a buffalo singing “Butterfly,” bunnies hollering “Oh my god, Becky, look at her butt,” a tracksuit-wearing pig belting Lady Gaga and a British gorilla who just wants out of the game. Best

idea for a zoo ever. Christophe Lourdelet, Garth Jennings direct.

Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane costar. (PG) 108 minutes.

WHY HIM? Because he’s stupid rich, dad, duh. John Hamburg directs. Zoey Deutch, James Franco, Tangie Ambrose co-star.

(R) 111 minutes.

CONTINUING EVENT: LET’S TALK ABOUT THE MOVIES Film buffs are invited Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. to downtown Santa Cruz, where each week the group discusses a different current release. For location and discussion topic, go to https:// groups.google.com/group/LTATM.

NOW PLAYING ALLIED OMG, Brangelina broke up because Angelina is a German spy. Of course! (This is their marriage memoir, right?).

Robert Zemeckis directs. Brad Pitt, Vincent Ebrahim, Xavier De Guillebon co-star. (R) 124 minutes.

ARRIVAL Aliens are here, but no one can decipher what they’re saying. Thankfully, the military sends in a woman to help communicate. Denis Villeneuve directs. Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker co-star.

(PG-13) 116 minutes.

COLLATERAL BEAUTY He’s lost the hardest thing to lose and he doesn’t care about losing the rest.

Howard writes to Love, Time and Death for answers, and apparently Death is an elderly white woman played by Helen Mirren. David Frankel directs. Will Smith, Edward Norton, Kate Winslet co-star. (PG13) 97 minutes.

DOCTOR STRANGE What if the material world was only one of many? In that case it’d probably be beneficial to have someone with a name like Dr. Strange to protect it. Scott Derrickson directs. Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams co-star. (PG-13) 115 minutes.

AW GEEZ, YOU KNOW I HATE SURPRISE PARTIES! Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt in

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THE EAGLE HUNTRESS Aisholpan is a 13-year-old eagle hunter. She’s the first female in 12 generations in her family to fill the coveted and time-honored Kazakh role—and she’s about to school them all. Otto Bell directs.

Aisholpan Nurgaiv, Daisy Ridley co-star. (G) 87 minutes.

THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN While most of us surely would rather avoid revisiting the unbearable pain of being in high school, sometimes the awkward moments of youth just never get old—especially when Woody Harrelson plays the lovable, confidant high school teacher who’s writing his suicide note on his lunch break. Kelly Fremon Craig directs. Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, Blake Jenner co-star.

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FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM Eddie Redmayne accidentally let a bunch of evil ghouls into our realm. It all makes sense now: how else could a cheeto-faced Voldemort have gotten in? David Yates directs. Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol co-star. (PG-13) 133 minutes.

HACKSAW RIDGE Desmond T. Doss enlisted at the height of WWII, but he refused to touch a gun. He became the first conscientious objector in American history to receive the Medal of Honor. Mel Gibson directs. Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey co-star.

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LA LA LAND Reviewed this issue. Damien Chazelle directs.

Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Amiée Conn co-star. (PG-13) 128 minutes.

MANCHESTER BY THE SEA What do you do when you’re suddenly faced with the responsibility of becoming a teenager’s legal guardian, but your own life is hard enough to handle? Kenneth Lonergan directs. Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler co-star.

(R) 137 minutes.

MISS SLOANE She’s the enemy now.

She’ll use whatever resource she has to lead the fight on gun control, and she was hired to win. John Madden directs. Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Gugu Mbatha-Raw co-star.

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MOANA A great danger is coming but Moana will find the demigod Maui and they’ll save the world— he’s a little difficult, so she’ll need all the help she can get.

Thankfully, she’s got the ocean on her side. Ron Clements, Don Hall, John Musker, Chris Williams direct. Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House co-star.

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NOCTURNAL ANIMALS “I did something horrible to him. I loved him in a brutal way,” says Amy Adams as Susan Morrow, looking bleakly into her past, haunted by her ex-husband’s novel and the threat she sees in it. Tom Ford directs.

Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon co-star. (R) 117 minutes.

OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY This is exactly what last year’s GT office party looked like. Just kidding … sort of. Josh Gordon, Will Speck direct. Kate McKinnon, Olivia Munn, Jennifer Aniston costar. (R) 105 minutes.

ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY Ah, what a time to be a Star Wars fan. Gareth Edwards directs.

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At Kelly’s, it’s very hard to bypass arguably the finest pumpkin pie in town, even if it isn’t a cookie.

But there are plenty of beautifully decorated cookies here too, each with colorful icings and sprinkles that make them favorites with young ones.

At the Buttery, tiny sugar cookie Christmas trees, stockings, stars and candy canes are brightly frosted and crying out to be consumed on Christmas Eve with coffee or eggnog.

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hristmas seems eternally perfumed with the aroma of fresh-baked cookies.

Cinnamon, nutmeg, chocolate, roasted nuts, brown sugar, ginger. At least they were always this way at my mom’s house on those delicious Christmases past. Using treasured recipes she’d acquired when we lived in Germany, as well as some gems from Sunset magazine, she’d start baking no later than the first of December: Brown sugar brownies, oatmeal bars, little pfeffernusse cookies stamped with tiny Scandinavian girls, boys, and Santas, and chocolate rum balls that

were flat-out addictive. Each batch would be cooled, packed into shoe boxes, labeled, and then frozen until the week before Christmas. Then, a half dozen or so of each kind of cookie would be assembled into gift boxes we’d deliver to friends and neighbors on Christmas Eve. I still bake cookies this time of year, although my specialties are different from those of my childhood. I always bake a double chocolate variety, my own variation on the pfeffernusse filled with pecans, candied citron and white pepper, and an irresistible orange cranberry and almond cookie, loaded with butter and calories—the stuff of

holiday memories. My buddy Lisa also has her own secret holiday recipes, and after she’s baked up a storm, we exchange our cookie assortments, each to each, and then enjoy tasting the handiwork of another baker.

If, for whatever reason, you don’t bake cookies this time of year—and yet you yearn for those old-fashioned holiday flavors—you’re in luck. We live in a veritable Santa’s workshop of bakeries, each seasonally stocked with glittering cookies of all kinds, from traditional to playful. At Gayle’s you can go nuts over the prettily decorated holiday cookies, as well as the classic Florentine whose

After a salon last week at Gabriella Cafe for a reading of my new book Inside the Flame, I shared a dessert so magically delicious that I still cannot believe it existed. Pumpkin panna cotta. Imagine softly frozen cream laced with the ripe, rich flavor of the season’s favorite squash. On top was strewn a spicy dusting of ginger snaps, and atop that was a generous mound of unsweetened whipped cream. To. Die. For. If it’s still on the menu as you read this, drop everything and head on over to Gabriella. You’ll thank me for this.

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Bargetto’s 2015 Chardonnay, made from Monterey County grapes, and aromatic with citrus, a sprightly center, and the slightest green olive essence of oak. At 13.8 alcohol and a modest $14, this is a worthy and refreshing accompaniment for Dungeness crab, ham, tamales, and/ or roast turkey. It also likes Brie.

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ew things feel as festive as popping a bottle of bubbly. So why stop at champagne? Santa Cruz is brimming with complex, artisanal hard ciders that are about as far a cry from Martinelli’s as you can get (no offense). Not only is the dry, farmhouse-style craftsmanship reminiscent of sparkling wine, but these effervescent brews also pair beautifully with nearly everything on the holiday table. Look for them at local bottle shops, the Food Lounge and specialty markets: • There’s almost no residual sugar in the very dry, very crisp Zozo Dry Farmhouse Cider by Tanuki Cider (8.5 percent alcohol, 22-ounce bottle).

Pale yellow and a bit cloudy, this unfiltered cider has a tart, snappy finish. The limited-release Hurricane Dry Imperial Cider is clear and light on the palate.

• The Wooden Tooth Special from Santa Cruz Cider Company is medium-bodied and bone dry with a clean, fruity finish. Unlike some of the other ciders, this cider has a pronounced apple aroma and flavor without tasting sweet, and nicely balanced

acidity. The Ottsonville Special is made entirely from apples from a pre-prohibition orchard outside of Corralitos and has a bit more structure than the Wooden Tooth.

• The Santa Cruz Scrumpy from Surf City Cider comes in a variety of fruit-infused variations, including black cherry “chider” and pomegranate, but I prefer the classic hard apple. Lower carbonation gives the Scrumpy a fuller texture and allows a clean, apple-y sweetness to hit your palate, carrying through the soft finish.

• The organic apples in Soquel Cider are grown, pressed and fermented at Everett Family Farm in Soquel.

Laura Everett favors heirloom varieties for her cider, resulting in a clean, delicate creation with complex acidity.

• The Psyko Psyder from Krazy Farm Cider is the newest hard cider to hit the local market. Fresh-pressed juice is blended with cardamom, ginger and honey, resulting in a powerfully heady tea-like aroma, spicy body and long, dry finish.

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n a recent bright fall day, a group of us from Good Times went on a fun winetasting trip. We were driven around the Santa Cruz Mountains in a comfortable bus by Seth Kinman of Mountains to the Bay Wine Tours.

We started at Alfaro Family Vineyards in Corralitos—a beautiful winery with a splendid tasting room and lots of tables outside to gather with friends. A warm welcome always awaits from Richard Alfaro and his certified-sommelier wife Mary Kay Alfaro. A visit to Alfaro, in fact, is always an upbeat and pleasurable experience.

We started with a 2014 Cremant de Corralitos Sparkling Pinot Noir ($48), a beautiful zesty sparkler with a gorgeous rose-petal color that I fell in love with immediately.

“Enhanced notes of fresh-baked bread and crisp green apple make this a refreshing go-to wine,” say the Alfaros, “perfect as an aperitif.”

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APTOS NATURAL FOODS Aptos Natural Foods has a new owner. Gene “Dario” Dickinson took over the reins recently and a grand re-opening was held in midNovember, with samples of drinks and food items. On a cold and rainy day, some hot Traditional Golden Milk—a delicious mix of turmeric, dates and herbs—tasted wonderful.

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Next I tried SoloCoco—very healthy handcrafted coconut oil from the Dominican Republic; then products

by Organic India, which ethically purchases herbs from farmers in India for their organic teas. As the rain poured down, I sipped a sample of Blue Lotus Chai, and especially loved the Turmeric & Maca. Local healthy drinks company La Vie attended with their energy-boosting samples—just what I needed on a cold day. Inside the store, I was impressed with Thomas Sage playing the didgeridoo—and he’s not even from Australia!

H RISA’S STARS BY RISA D’ANGELES A STAR SHINES FORTH Esoteric Astrology as news for week of Dec. 21, 2016

With the Sun entering Capricorn, winter is here (northern latitudes). Mercury is also retrograde in Capricorn, and the planets (Venus and Jupiter) that formed the Christmas star more than 2,000 years ago are trine (harmonious) on Christmas morning this year.

The Jewish and Christian festivals of Hanukkah and Christmas occur together this year, too. Hanukkah (eight-day festival of light) begins at nightfall Dec. 24, followed at midnight with Christmas (birth of the Avatar and World Teacher). When the different religious days occur simultaneously, the seeds of the Aquarian new world religion are being sowed in the hearts and minds of humanity.

In the days between solstice and Christmas, there is a hushed stillness in the air. The Sun is

ARIES Mar21–Apr20 It’s important to maintain moment-to-moment awareness of all experiences each day, and for all who come into your sphere of life. If aware, you will see their gifts (talents and abilities) and they will reflect your talents, too This is a great revelation. Allow yourself no expectations. Remain poised in observation to all that is around you. In this silence, new values come forth, new perspectives, new realities you have been searching for.

TAURUS Apr21–May21 Know that plans will change; feelings and emotions, too. Memories will be part of the holidays this year, and you have many of them. You will sense and feel special people no longer with us. Know they are still loving you, still close by. You will have new revelations about your work in the world. Perhaps a book, a painting, a work of creativity. Follow the signs.

GEMINI May 22–June 20 If not traveling, then you soon should be. Travel offers prospects and plans that change the course of your life, advancing you into the future. When the retrograde occurs, all of our focuses turn inward. Thoughts concerning money and resources become practical.

You seek new ways to communicate. Make a plan to study compassionate communication with friends and partners. You will never be the same.

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LE0 Jul21–Aug22 Tend to your health. A health issue from the past may recur. If seeing a doctor, seek a doctor who will diagnose, test and look at health differently. It’s important to have a new approach to all things, from health to work to animals to co-workers. Mercury retrograde offers revelations around our concerns. Listen in quiet.

Information comes on little cat’s feet.

VIRGO Aug23–Sep22 Notice your creative expressions increasing with more feelings of happiness and enthusiasm. Then playfulness comes into the mix, and you recognize these are natural gifts within each of us. Something spontaneous begins to occur, and you understand your life experiences from birth to the present, and then you understand everyone else’s, too. And everything transforms daily in front of your eyes. And then there is joyfulness.

LIBRA Sep23–Oct22 The past returns for review. Nothing can stop this.

Gradually a new perspective appears concerning childhood home, parents and siblings. Childhood

impressions change like a kaleidoscope of colors. With revelations, your understanding increases as you step unexpectedly into a state of compassion. To anchor this shift, you reorder everything in your home—and a state of wonder follows you everywhere.

SCORPIO Oct23–Nov21 So many thoughts are occurring during this time. You attempt to find a pattern to a puzzle of life. You realize there are things you want to say (and not say) to family and friends. You notice the light of insight and a new way of doing things is all around, and you review old knowledge and see how it forms the foundation for a new philosophy of life. Soon, quietly, new skills appear.

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec20 Life and its gifts have you assessing many things— values, resources, what you have and don’t yet have, what you want and don’t want. You look, too, at what you considered lost (returning later in different forms).

New and innovative ideas about your future work in the world. They take into consideration all your desires and aspirations, later to anchor in the world. A new land calls. You answer.

CAPRICORN Dec21–Jan20 It’s good to create an “I am ...” journal. With Pluto in your sign, all Capricorns are transforming and becoming their greater selves. Seek to see yourself in new ways, with new information being given about who you are. Write in your journal sentences beginning with “I am …” Write each day. See how you begin to unfold and express yourself differently. A new selfcoordination, identity, harmony and creativity emerges as you write about yourself.

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CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF KAYLA G ROSE AKA MICHELA GERALDINE GONELLA CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.16CV03165.

THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner KAYLA G ROSE AKA MICHELA GERALDINE GONELLA has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: KAYLA G ROSE AKA MICHELA GERALDINE GONELLA to: KAYLA GARNET ROSE. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Jan. 19, 2017 at 8:30 am, in Department 5 located at Superior Court of California, 701 Ocean

Street. Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A copy of this order to show cause must be published in the Good Times, a newspaper of general circulation printed in Santa Cruz County, California, once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: Dec. 5, 2016. Denine J. Guy, Judge of the Superior Court. Dec. 14, 21, 28, & Jan. 4.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 16-2038 The following Individual is doing business as FUNGUHS. 131 WESTDALE DR. SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060.

County of Santa Cruz.

DEVON SANDAGE. 131 WESTDALE DR. SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: DEVON SANDAGE. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Dec. 5, 2016.

Dec. 14, 21, 28 & Jan. 4.

Dec. 14, 21, 28, & Jan. 4.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 16-2069 The following Corporation is doing business as FIELD SKETCH FARM. 101 COOPER ST. STE. 42, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. LEFT COAST R&D INC 101 COOPER ST. STE. 42, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. Al# 3251112. This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: LAURA VOLLSET. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Dec. 8, 2016.

Dec. 21, 28 & Jan. 4, 11.

CA 95065. This business is conducted by a General Partnership signed: CHIEN Y. CHENG, D.D.S, M.D. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 7/1/2005. Original FBN number: 2016-0001053.

This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Dec. 6, 2016. Dec. 21, 28 & Jan. 4, 11.

the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING January 31, 2017 at 8:30 am, in Department 4 located at Superior Court of California, 701 Ocean Street. Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A copy of this order to show cause must be published in the Good Times, a newspaper of general circulation printed in Santa Cruz County, California, once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: Dec. 14, 2016. Denine J. Guy, Judge of the Superior Court. Dec. 21, 28 & Jan. 4, 11.

business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: BONNIE LINDEN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Nov. 22, 2016. Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28.

MARK H. BREWER. 400 MARTIN DRIVE, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: MARK H. BREWER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Nov. 17, 2016. Nov. 30, & Dec. 7, 14, 21.

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REFILING OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT WITH CHANGE FILE NO. 16-2049 The following Individual is doing business as HERBAL VITAL HEALTH AND MASSAGE, THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND WELLNESS. 602 CHESTNUT ST. #3, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. BEVERLY JENNINGS. 602 CHESTNUT ST. #3, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: BEVERLY JENNINGS. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 12/18/2007. Original FBN number: 2016-0000038. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Dec. 6, 2016.

Dec. 14, 21, 28 & Jan. 4.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 16-2059 The following Individual is doing business as LIQUID LUXURIES ENTERTAINMENT. 925 38TH AVENUE #13, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. DAVID RAYMOND BROWN. 925 38TH AVENUE #13, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: DAVID RAYMOND BROWN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 12/7/2016. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Dec. 7, 2016.

REFILING OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT WITH CHANGE FILE NO. 16-2046 The following General Partnership is doing business as SANTA CRUZ ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY. 1663 DOMINICAN WAY STE 112, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065. County of Santa Cruz. CHIEN Y CHENG, D.D.S, M.D., TOURAJ KHALILZADEH MOGHADDAM, D.M.D., M.D., GEORGE M. YELLICH, D.D.S., M.S. 1663 DOMINICAN WAY STE 112, SANTA CRUZ,

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CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF ALEXANDER AIREY AND MALLORY AIREY CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.16CV03248.

THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner ALEXANDER AIREY AND MALLORY AIREY has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: BOYD BURNS AIREY to: BOYD ALDOUS BURNS AIREY. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 16-01988 The following Corporation is doing business as SANTA CRUZ FOOD COOP, SANTA CRUZ RESKILLING EXPO, TIMEBANK SANTA CRUZ. 1973 42ND AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010.

County of Santa Cruz.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 16 - 0002009 The following General Partnership is doing business as B&C TRADING COMPANY. 454 34TH AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. BLAKE GALLICK & CAMERON HANSON. 454 34TH AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. This business is conducted by a General Partnership signed: CAMERON HANSON. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Nov. 28, 2016. Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 16-1973 The following Individual is doing business as MHB VOLLEYBALL OAS. 400 MARTIN DRIVE, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066.

County of Santa Cruz.

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF CAROLYN MARIE GLASGOW CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.16CV03123.

THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner CAROLYN MARIE GLASGOW has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: CAROLYN MARIE GLASGOW to: CAROLYN MARIE GILBERT. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should

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not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING January 19, 2017 at 8:30 am, in Department 5 located at Superior Court of California, 701 Ocean Street. Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A copy of this order to show cause must be published in the Good Times, a newspaper of general circulation printed in Santa Cruz County, California, once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: Nov. 30,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 16-1982 The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as VISTA 500 CONSULTING, LLC. 2549 HARPER STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. VISTA 500 CONSULTING, LLC. 2549 HARPER STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. AI# 24210200.

This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company signed: RUDOLPH V. ESCALANTE. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 11/22/2016.

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ONAWA DAWN VIROSTKO, 29-Year Customer, Santa Cruz Occupation: Nursing student Hobbies: Painting, family life, cooking, the beach/surfing Astrological Sign: Cancer

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Occupation: Recovery/FleaHab founder; Team O’Neill Surf Shop captain; Mavericks board member Hobbies: Surfing, family activities, cooking/barbecuing Astrological Sign: Capricorn

What you two like to cook? DARRYL: “Just about everything: quesadillas for the girls, breakfast burritos, sausages, potatoes au gratin, and different pasta dishes, like pesto and meat or marinara sauce with kale. Shopper’s has a really good variety of pasta. I like to barbecue a lot, especially Shopper’s sausages.”

ONAWA: “I like to bake cookies and pies. But one of my favorite things is for us to cook together; I might make some rice and a salad and while he’s barbecuing.

Shopper’s produce is seems fresher than what other stores carry. Its being local certainly helps.”

Is shopping local important? DARRYL: “We prefer to support the community. That’s really important for us. The big box stores are so crowded and their products are massed-products. Our small businesses mean a lot to everyone.” ONAWA: “It’s good to know the food sources: many of Shopper’s products support other local businesses in a trickle-down affect. You’ll find items here from Pacific Cookie Company, the Bagelry, definitely the produce — he loves Shopper’s Brussel sprouts!

— and Bonny Doon Winery, to name a few.”

Are you shopping here for the holidays? ONAWA: “Of course! We’ll get some marinated meats, vegetables and fruit for our girls, Lilly and Rita.” DARRYL: “A variety of sausages is on the menu and some good hard cheeses.”

ONAWA: “Also ice cream and egg nog — we love it!”

DARRYL: “We definitely have a sweet tooth — maybe some pies and cookies too. I like Shopper’s year ‘round excellent customer service. You grab a number at the meat counter and the butchers get to you fast and then the checkout goes quickly.” ONAWA: “The checkers, everyone, is nice and friendly when we walk in.”

“We prefer to support the community. That’s really important for us. The big box stores are so crowded and their products are massed-products.”

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