Santa Cruz County supervisorial districts Local News Opinion 

Commentary: Redistricting Process was Undermined

Read Jim Mosher’s response to a recent Santa Cruz Sentinel editorial board commentary that supported Scotts Valley Mayor Derek Timm’s, Supervisor Zach Friend’s, and Supervisor Manu Koenig’s last-minute proposal to shift a section of Scotts Valley into the 5th District. They succeeded and the ensuing press coverage has been decidedly enamored with the move. Here’s a perspective from a Redistricting… Read More
Events 

12/18 15th Annual Winterdance Christmas Celebration Seasonal Music of the Celtic and Nordic Lands

Two shows 3:30 and 7:30 PM. Ticket link will be added soon. Proof of Covid vaccination or negative test within 72 hours will be required at the door. Masking is mandatory. New World String Project will be reviving a cherished holiday tradition this year. The well-known Winterdance Celtic Christmas Celebration will return, with members of Molly’s Revenge and returning champion… Read More
Fig Bread Pudding Alison Steele Column Alison Steele Columns Food & Drink 

Heirloom Fig Bread Pudding

By Alison Steele Baking season has officially arrived, along with the first ripe figs in the garden. I have resisted most temptation to buy figs at the farmers market knowing that these two heirloom trees produce enough fruit for vinegars, jams, cakes, salads, teas, puddings, pizzas, and brandy for the coming winter.   Not only are they loaded with minerals and… Read More
Boulder Creek Music 

Concertino Strings Boulder Creek’s Orchestra in Residence

By Joanne Tanner and Julie Horner The Boulder Creek United Methodist Church was welcoming on a rainy Wednesday morning in October. Classical music enthusiasts of all ages settled into their pews and the overflow audience stilled to an anticipatory hush. Stained glass windows cast muted colors, the soft patter of the season’s first moisture the only sound through an open… Read More