Save Our Shore
Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Central Coast leaders are gearing up to fight renewed federal offshore oil drilling proposals, warning of risks to Monterey Bay’s environment and tourism economy.
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Gone, Bar
After 35 years of drinks, music and Wild West atmosphere, the Over The Hill Gang Saloon will stop swinging its doors Sept. 20 following an eviction notice and unsuccessful rent negotiations.
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Psych-folk artist Ruth Garbus brings her quiet, genre-blurring sound to the Crepe Place on Aug. 20, performing music from Profound, an album that moves between indie folk, free jazz and R&B.
He Said, She Said
Richard Stockton talks with Washington State University psychologist Carrie Cuttler about research into how cannabis may affect men and women differently—from appetite and memory to pain tolerance.
Gravity Wins
Santa Cruz’s Danny Wright believes rainwater harvesting could be the next solar. His nonprofit Gravity Water and startup Cloudwell are turning rooftops into clean-water infrastructure, from schools in Nepal and Vietnam to a vision for cities worldwide.
The Editor’s Desk
From Danny Wright’s Gravity Water systems to Santa Cruz-born Goodles, Brad Kava considers the local innovators finding smarter ways to work with energy, water and food—and asks why we aren’t doing more of it already.
Nood Awakening
Santa Cruz startup Goodles keeps widening its noodle kingdom with protein pastas, instant cups and a new Twirly Mac line—wrapped in the kind of names, packaging and playful branding that have helped it land on shelves nationwide.
A Taste of Japan
New Capitola shop Toriman Japanese Market pairs hard-to-find Japanese groceries with ready-to-eat favorites including yakitori, bento, miso soup, rice bowls and slow-simmered sukiyaki.
Letters
Christina Waters’ review of Sarah Hennies’ The Grain House continues to stir strong reactions, with readers defending both the critic’s right to challenge the work and the composer’s experimental vision.
Street Talk
What books did you love growing up?