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EDITOR’S NOTE For this week’s cover story, Hugh McCormick leapt into the Santa Cruz Flea Market experience headfirst. I mean, it would have been easy enough for him to write a policy-type story on the weird fate of the local institution that didn’t involve getting up at ungodly hours to actually go and experience what selling at the flea market is like, not to mention spending countless hours hanging out with the regulars who make up the market’s community. But because he did, a different kind of portrait of the flea market emerges in his piece, one that I think gets at the heart of a story that is easy to overlook in those rows of antiques, crafts and crazy junk: the people who make it a fascinating local subculture. Most of us have had fun crashing the flea market on at least a few afternoons

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IN DEFENSE OF DEMS Re: “Requiem for Passivism” (GT, 3/12): The stunning Blue Wave that took back the House last November represented an unprecedented level of progressive resolve and political organizing. Carson Kelly and Indivisible certainly deserve credit for the new political energy they’ve activated here in Santa Cruz County, but Kelly’s dismissive comments about the Democratic Party were unfortunate and off the mark. The Santa Cruz County Democratic Party, representing 87,000 registered Democrats countywide, joined with thousands of new and longtime activists to turn previously red districts blue. The result speaks for itself. Democratic candidates won 46 of the state’s 53 congressional districts, and seven of California’s congressional seats flipped from red to blue. A Blue Wave nationwide took back the House, and with everyone’s help will continue to roll on through to 2020 and beyond.

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over the years, but for some people in our community—both buyers and sellers—it’s a way of life. Also, in this issue, we profile one of the winners of this year’s NEXTie Awards, Mira Goto. The Santa Cruz musician is not only receiving an award, she’s also performing at the NEXTies ceremony on Friday. And she’s one of the musicians who will play the John Prine tribute show on Saturday that is a benefit for William Strickland, who was hit hard by the NorCal wildfires. You may not think you know who Strickland is, but most locals would recognize him as the voice of the KPIG “Hog Call” and a number of other themes and jingles at the station over the years. He’s kind of a Santa Cruz legend, and if you’ve ever wondered what a guy with a voice that awesome looks like—well, he’ll be performing at the show as well. Check out the story on Goto for details on both events. And just a reminder that DNA’s Comedy Lab and Experimental Theatre, which I wrote about last week, opens this Friday with Joe Sib! STEVE PALOPOLI | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

TRANSPORATION’S FUTURE Both the Santa Cruz City Council and the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors have passed climate emergency resolutions. The hard work now will be to implement policies to drawdown carbon emissions. We must change the way we live on the earth in order to survive. Business-as-usual emissions will raise the earth’s temperature 3-4 degrees centigrade above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century. The high temperatures will lead to severe food insecurity, migration, sea level rise, loss of potable water, and government breakdown. Transportation is the major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Santa Cruz County. Unfortunately, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) voted to widen Highway 1 by constructing auxiliary lanes from Santa Cruz to Aptos. However, citizens of Santa Cruz County need to take a hard look at alternatives to highway widening. There are solutions for mitigating congestion and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. Bus-on-shoulder, used in other cities, allows buses to travel >8

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LEADER BOARD The Santa Cruz County Women’s Commission has announced recipients of the 2019 Trailblazers Awards, who will be honored at the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Tuesday, March 26. The awards recognize those who are making extraordinary differences in the lives of women or girls. This year’s recipients include Salud y Cariño co-founder Margaret Cariño-Condon, Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs co-founder Casey Coonerty-Protti, Justice and Gender Advisory Task Force member Nicole Keadle, and selfdefense teacher Clara Minor.

NEEDED PICK-ME-UP The Downtown Streets Team, known for beautifying Santa Cruz, has now expanded to include the San Lorenzo Valley. The team, made up of homeless individuals who are paid in gift cards, has already been cleaning up other areas—downtown Santa Cruz, the San Lorenzo Riverwalk, Main Beach, Harvey West, and North County beaches. Expanding an existing pilot contract with Santa Cruz County, a five-member crew will provide services to dumping areas near downtown Felton, including Covered Bridge Park.

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ROB BREZSNY FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of March 20 ARIES Mar21–Apr19 During the coming weeks, everything that needs to happen will indeed happen only if you surprise yourself on a regular basis. So I hope you will place yourself in unpredictable situations where you won’t be able to rely on well-rehearsed responses. I trust that you will regard innocence and curiosity and spontaneity as your superpowers. Your willingness to change your mind won’t be a mark of weakness, but rather a sign of strength.

TAURUS Apr20–May20

There was a time, less than a century ago, when pink was considered a masculine color and blue a feminine hue. In previous eras, many European men sported long hair, wore high heels and favored clothes with floral patterns. Franklin D. Roosevelt, one of America’s most prominent 20th-century presidents, sometimes wore skirts and feather-bedecked hats as a child. With these facts as your keystone, and in accordance with astrological omens, I encourage you to experiment with your own gender expressions in the coming weeks. It’s prime time to have fun with the way you interpret what it means to be a man or woman—or any other gender you might consider yourself to be.

GEMINI May21–June20

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec21

I urge you to locate a metaphorical or very literal door that will give you access to a place that affords you more freedom and healing and support. Maybe you already know about the existence of this door—or maybe it’s not yet on your radar. Here’s advice from Clarissa Pinkola Éstes that might help. “If you have a deep scar, that is a door,” she writes. “If you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water so much that you almost cannot bear it, that is a door. If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a sane life, that is a door.”

According to estimates by population experts, about 109 billion humans have been born on planet Earth over the millennia. And yet I’m quite sure that not a single one of those other individuals has been anything like you. You are absolutely unique, an unmatched treasure, a one-of-a-kind creation with your own special blend of qualities. And in my prophetic view, you’re ready to fully acknowledge and celebrate these facts on a higher octave than ever before. It’s high time for you to own your deepest authenticity; to work with extra devotion to express your soul’s code; to unabashedly claim your idiosyncratic genius.

Musician Carol Kaye is the most famous bass guitarist you’ve never heard of. Over the course of five decades, she has plied her soulful talents on more than 10,000 recordings, including gems by Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Simon and Garfunkel, and the Beach Boys. Twenty-seven-time Grammy winner Quincy Jones has testified that Kaye has written, “some of the most beautiful themes I’ve ever heard in my life,” and that she “could do anything and leave men in the dust.” I trust this horoscope will expand the number of people who appreciate her. I also hope you’ll be inspired to become more active in spreading the word about the gifts that you have to offer the world. It’s high time to make sure that people know more of the beautiful truth about you.

LE0 Jul23–Aug22

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In the animated kids’ film Over the Hedge, 10 talking animals come upon a massive, towering hedge they’ve never seen. The friendly group consists of a skunk, red squirrel, box turtle, two opossums, and five porcupines. The hedge perplexes and mystifies them. It makes them nervous. There’s nothing comparable to it in their previous experience. One of the porcupines says she would be less afraid of it if she just knew what it was called, whereupon the red squirrel suggests that from now on they refer to it as “Steve.” After that, they all feel better. I recommend that you borrow their strategy in the coming weeks. If a Big Unknown arrives in your vicinity, dub it “Steve” or “Betty.”

CANCER Jun21–Jul22

1989) was a military officer and engineer for the Soviet army. His specialty was disarming explosive devices before they detonated. Over the course of his career, he defused an estimated 50,000 bombs and mines. Let’s make him your patron saint for the coming weeks. Why? Because I suspect you will be able to summon a metaphorical version of his power: an extraordinary capacity to keep volatile situations from blowing up. You’ll be a virtuoso at waging peace and preventing strife.

“When you want happiness, what are you wanting?” asks aphorist Olivia Dresher. The repeat of an event that made you feel good in the past? A sweet adventure you’ve thought about but never actually experienced? Here's a third possibility. Maybe happiness is a state you could feel no matter what your circumstances are; maybe you could learn how to relax into life exactly as it is, and feel glad about your destiny wherever it takes you. In my opinion, Leo, that third approach to happiness will be especially natural for you to foster in the coming weeks.

VIRGO Aug23–Sep22 There are old traditions in many cultures that pay special attention to the first brick or stone that is laid in the earth to initiate the construction of a future building. It’s called a cornerstone or foundation stone. All further work to create the new structure refers back to this original building block, and depends on it. I’m pleased to inform you that now is a favorable phase to put your own metaphorical cornerstone in place, Virgo. You’re ready to begin erecting a structure or system that will serve you for years to come. Be sure you select the right place for it, as well as the best building materials.

LIBRA Sep23–Oct 22 Born under the sign of Libra, Ivan Kharchenko (1918–

CAPRICORN Dec22–Jan19 We don’t know as much about European history between the 6th and 9th centuries as we do about other eras. Compared to the times that preceded and followed, cultural and literary energies were low. Fewer records were kept. Governments were weaker and commerce was less vigorous. But historians don’t like to use the term “Dark Ages” to name that period because it brought many important developments and activities, such as improvements in farming techniques. So in some ways, “Lost Ages” might be a more apropos descriptor. Now let’s turn our attention to a metaphorically comparable phase of your own past, Capricorn: an era that’s a bit fuzzy in your memory; a phase about which your understanding is incomplete. I suspect that the coming weeks will be an excellent time to revisit that part of your life and see what new evidence and insights you can mine.

AQUARIUS Jan20–Feb18 Why do some American libraries ban certain books, ensuring they’re unavailable to local readers? The reasons may be because they feature profanity or include references to sex, drug use, the occult, atheism, and unusual political viewpoints. Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis is one of the most frequently censored books. Others are Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Beloved by Toni Morrison, and The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. In my astrological opinion, these are exactly the kinds of books you should especially seek out in the coming weeks. In fact, I suggest you commune with a variety of art and ideas and influences that are controversial, provocative and intriguing.

PISCES Feb19–Mar20 At the age of 97, Piscean cartoonist Al Jaffee is still creating new material for the satirical Mad magazine, where he has worked since 1964. There was one 63-year stretch when his comic stylings appeared in all but one of Mad’s monthly issues. I nominate him to be your role model during the next four weeks. It’s a favorable time for you to access and express a high degree of tenacity, stamina and consistency.

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to stop construction of the proposed auxiliary lanes. Information about transportation issues and the lawsuit is available at the Campaign for Sustainable Transportation website. With only about 10 years remaining to drastically limit the extraction and use of fossil fuels, there is no other choice but to change our outdated transportation system. It is an exciting time to listen to new ideas and discuss how we should boldly change the way we live on the earth. SUSAN CAVALIERI | SANTA CRUZ CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK

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Fresh off Black History Month and the local Martin Luther King Jr. Day march, the Santa Cruz Police Department has opened an investigation into a police officer’s racially charged post in a law-and-order-centric Facebook group. Officer Chris Galli first drew attention for a January post on a conservative Facebook page called “Santa Cruz, CA: Keepin’ It Real” when screenshots of his commentary about an African-American resident of the homeless encampment behind the Ross department store were published on leftleaning news site Indybay. In the exchange, Galli, posting as “Chris Meriekuh,” referred to camp resident and unofficial spokesman Michael Sweatt as, “Good ‘ol dindunuffin Mr. Sweatt”—a phrase used on Reddit and elsewhere after the 2014 Ferguson police brutality protests to mock African-American people who deny committing crimes. “Yes, it has been brought to my attention, and we have initiated an Internal Affairs investigation into the matter,” Santa Cruz Police Chief Andrew Mills tells GT. “I can’t comment on the personnel investigation, but I can tell you that we take all those matters seriously.” The investigation comes as local online political groups, a microcosm of a chaotic national political environment, continue to splinter into increasingly insular corners of the Internet. If and how local law enforcement or other employers will respond to the polarizing rhetoric is the question now confronting Mills and his department. The “Santa Cruz, CA: Keepin’ It Real” Facebook page is billed as “a humble attempt to make sense of the chaos that is daily life in the city of Santa Cruz.” It consists mostly of detailed crime and court reports compiled by moderator “Big Joe 77,” plus Law & Order-inspired slideshows of mugshots and often-vitriolic comments about people accused of crimes. City spending on homeless services is a frequent target of posters who call Santa Cruz and its elected officials a “shitshow,” and sometimes bestow a “Jackass >14

COAST CONCERNING Coastal geologist Patrick Barnard, who lives in the Capitola Village, forecasts that climate change will put his neighborhood under a rising tide of environmental problems. PHOTO: JULES HOLDSWORTH

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Capitola Village, a crown jewel of the county’s coastline, could one day be underwater BY HUGH MCCORMICK

itting in a depression between high rocky cliffs near the shore, the Capitola Village is home to trendy shops, bars and restaurants, all of which have helped make the town of Capitola a popular, laid-back getaway since 1869. Over the years, the city has seen many changes—and more dramatic ones could be on the way. Patrick Barnard, who’s lived in the Capitola Village for more than 15 years, works as a coastal geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Coastal Science Center. As research director for the federal agency’s climate impacts and coastal processes team, Barnard focuses on climate-related changes to the beaches and estuaries bordering the Pacific Ocean.

Increasing global temperatures have begun melting polar ice caps, a trend that’s raising sea levels. It will all mean trouble, he says, for the town that he calls home. “Sea-level rise is going to pose a major problem for communities up and down the coast—especially lowlying communities like Capitola,” Barnard says. “The village is built right at sea level in the flood plain of a river. Between the ocean and the creek, it’s in an extremely vulnerable position.” To put it bluntly, there’s a chance that a portion of “Capitola by the Sea,” as it’s sometimes known, could become “Capitola in the Sea.” The city of Santa Cruz’s Climate Adaptation Plan, published in 2018, estimates climate change, caused by greenhouse gas emissions, will result in about

28 inches of sea-level rise along the Central Coast by 2060. According to a U.N. report on climate change released last year, the world will face disastrous climate change if humans fail to to cut emissions 45 percent from 2010 levels in the next 10 years. In Capitola’s own Climate Action Plan, adopted in 2015, leaders primarily address methods of reducing carbon emissions— encouraging bus ridership, bicycle use and electric vehicles—more than studying ways to mitigate climate change’s impacts. The report does, however, say that the city could be hit hard by “the effects of sea-level rise, changes in precipitation patterns, extreme weather events, and other inclement effects of climate >12

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NEWS SEA INTO THE FUTURE <10 change.” Such possibilities may not sound totally unfamiliar to many residents. In March of 2011, a heavy rain downpour caused a Capitola drainage pipe to burst, sending a wave of water through the village. Barnard expects flooding and severe storms to occur more regularly, and when combined with sea-level rise, they could wreak havoc on village life. “If you’re looking out to 2050, with a foot or more of sea-level rise, it’s clearly a serious problem,” says Barnard. “Waves are crashing through Zelda’s and Margaritaville already. Add a foot of water and these things will start happening every year, and multiple times a year.” Capitola Mayor Jacques Bertrand says that every winter, the town puts up sandbags to serve as a barricade. There are some in place right now.

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WATER LEVEL UP Even the 4 inches of sea level rise expected on the Central Coast by 2030, according to Santa Cruz’s plan, could have serious, long-lasting effects on sea-level communities like Capitola, a town of 10,000 residents spread over an area of just 1.7 square miles. Some business owners are already on edge. Brook Penquite, 49, opened his family-run Santa Cruz Poke shop a little over a year ago in the Capitola Mercantile. Penquite, who has gray hair and a speckled brown goatee, wipes sauce from his thick apron and solemnly tells GT that “things are already changing in the village.”

“It’s beyond worrisome,” he says. “Sea-level rise is going to have a huge impact on the homes and businesses down here. I want to see us survive down here. But we are going to need to make changes.” Penquite says he’s already seen overloaded storm drains spew sewage into the streets and water breach the sea wall during storms. “No one knows what it’s going to be like in the future,” Penquite says. “But the truth is we’ve seen flooding way more frequently.” Nearby at Pizza My Heart, Ruby Aron, 17, darts back and forth between a large oven and the front counter, taking orders and talking to hungry customers. A native Capitolan, Aron sees the village and nearby beach where she spent her childhood summers as “safe, family-friendly, charming, and perfect.” She and other Pizza >14

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One day, they won’t be enough. “Sandbags will soon be ineffective. You can't build high enough,” he says. “You can't hold the water back at some point.”

When online public safety activists told Nuz that Seattle was “dying,” we were certainly listening. At first, we were inclined to believe it. After all, baseball season’s starting, and to any self-respecting Seattleite, the experience of sitting down to watch the languishing Mariners would surely make the thought of eternal slumber seem comparatively cheery. Then there’s the chore of having to put up with those obnoxious Seahawks fans and the flannelwearing Nirvana cultists trying to make grunge happen again. Add to that the malaise that comes with living in a rainy haze home to such insufferable billionaires as wannabe presidential candidate Howard “Person of Means” Schultz, and you have a… Oh wait, nevermind. Nuz has learned that the real reason for the Emerald City’s supposed imposing doom is Seattle’s homeless population. That idea comes from the

Washington-based television station KOMO, owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, which faced widespread criticism last year for forcing anchors around the country to read pro-Trump editorials. Under the title “Seattle Is Dying,” KOMO ran an hour-long fear-mongering segment that was heavy on anti-homeless anecdotes, light on data and bordering on sheer propaganda. Police Chief Andy Mills tweeted the video on Tuesday afternoon. The reason that Santa Cruz locals are talking about any of this is that the county has $10 million worth of homeless funding, and is getting ready to spend it. The Santa Cruz City Council, meanwhile, is moving forward with plans for new social services and homeless encampments, all while fending off public safety fears—some of which are more of a stretch than others. For one, there are the blanket statements going around—both at City Council meetings and on Facebook—that Seattle’s crime rate is much higher than

New York’s and Los Angeles’. Those claims are technically true, according to a 2017 article in the Seattle Times, but it’s worth noting that crime rates are measured per capita, so it doesn’t mean that Seattle’s property crime totals are anywhere close to approaching those of much larger cities. (Also, L.A. and the Big Apple have two of the lowest per capita crime rates among major American cities.) Seattle’s crime rate in 2016—the most recent year in which we were able to access comprehensive data—was still lower than Santa Cruz’s, which was lower than Oakland’s. Of all the trending oft-cited claims from Santa Cruz’s Facebook pages, perhaps the one that’s most suspect is a rumor stemming from an article titled “Seattle Under Siege” published in the right-wing publication City Journal. Seattle, it argues, is spending $1 billion a year on its homeless population. But is it true? Well, the Seattle Times pegged the region’s total homelessness

spending at one-fifth of that amount, and it was thorough in its analysis, too, including a wide array of sources—city funding, county funding, federal and state funding, private donations. So how did the Puget Sound Business Journal—which originally came up with the much larger $1 billion figure—arrive at its number? Apparently, the paper used a method that—depending on how you look at it—was either exhaustive or just plain boneheaded. In its estimate, the Business Journal included a wide variety of additional costs, including $155 million worth or real estate used for homeless facilities and a whopping $746 million in the budgets of nonprofits that help the homeless. At the very least, City Journal and Santa Cruz activists have taken the $1 billion number out of context. Making good decisions on touchy subjects is hard enough. Citing questionable data doesn’t make it any easier.

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of the Day” award. Mills says the police department doesn’t regularly track online posting habits of police personnel on ‘Keepin’ It Real’ or other pages. If remarks are brought to the department’s attention, as was the case with Galli, the department will investigate. “We don’t actively monitor social media,” Mills says. “There’s just so much of it. I don’t really have the staff or the ability to do that.” The Santa Cruz Police Officers’ Association did not respond to a request for comment about whether officers’ online personas should be grounds for departmental action.

PERSONAL VS. POLITICAL The issue of political expression among local law enforcement could be muddled by the fact that Mills himself faced criticism for uneven enforcement of department rules in his previous role as Eureka police chief. As Humboldt County media reported in 2017, Mills took issue with a Humboldt Bay firefighter wearing a “Black Lives Matter” pin

on his uniform, though Mills was captured in a photo wearing a “Police Lives Matter” bracelet while on duty. “What happened is that the city’s policy is that you cannot wear pins of any kind without prior approval from the chief of that department,” says Mills, who adds that he has also told multiple officers that they may not wear pro-Second Amendment pins or other insignias on the job. “You have to set a standard, or it gets out of control.” As for what made his “Police Lives Matter” bracelet an exception, Mills says he was showing personal support for officers killed in a 2016 Texas ambush. And the bracelet, he adds, was not physically on his uniform. “That is not a violation of the policy because it’s not on my uniform,” Mills says. “It was more of an issue of showing support for our officers.” Since taking the job as Santa Cruz’s top cop in the summer of 2017, Mills has staked out a conciliatory position. In addition to championing the annual MLK Day march with the local NAACP, Mills has used his personal blog to draw attention to alleged hate crimes and civil rights milestones. In a post earlier this year titled “Words

Matter,” Mills wrote that, “How we speak to one another matters greatly. People on the fringe use extreme words as justification for wrong behavior.” Last year, after visiting a Resource Center for Nonviolence exhibition on “Black Lives in Santa Cruz: What Matters,” Mills told GT that, “We need to look at what we are doing that eliminates people of color” in public hiring. “Me, as a white male in my 60s in government, I cannot understand what it’s like for a young African-American guy to be stopped multiple times,” Mills says. “And I don’t think that those who are not in law enforcement can truly understand what it’s like to walk up to a car when you have no idea who’s in the car at 3:00 in the morning. My goal is to bring connection and unity.” Though he doesn’t expect questions about political expression to go away, Mills says it will take addressing underlying tension and improving a range of social and economic systems to really move the needle. “It’s a broad topic that’s not just fixed by policing,” Mills says. “I mean, the whole system has to be changed.”

Portions of the Capitola Village, which wraps around Soquel Creek, take clear inspiration from Venice, Italy, whose complex gridlike canals weave around city blocks. Perhaps the most obvious remnants of that 100-year-old local aspiration lie in the Mediterraneanstyle Venetian Court bungalows on the north side of Soquel Creek. In the real Venice, located on Italy’s northeastern shore, repeated flooding has already begun taking a significant toll. For more than 15 years, construction crews have been building gates at the mouth of the city’s lagoon to literally hold high tides at bay. In Capitola, Public Works Director Steve Jesberg’s three-man department is responsible for all maintenance and construction projects for parks, roads and public facilities in Capitola. “We’re a small city,” he says. “There’s no one person whose job it is to look at and plan for sea-level rise and the effects of climate change.” Capitola, he explains, is working to ensure that all existing infrastructure is as good as it can be. “Sea-level rise is a real thing, and something we need to address soon,” he says. The Capitola jetty was built in the late 1960s to keep Capitola Beach as wide as possible. A wider beach means more protection for the village, allowing waves to break on the edge of the beach, further away from buildings. Barnard says that without a jetty, Capitola wouldn’t even have a beach. Sand would be ripped off the beach and sent down the coast. Even with an intact jetty in place,

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t’s an early-morning feeding frenzy. A swarm of “sharks”—specialists, dealers, collectors, and seasoned deal seekers—dart through the aisles of the Santa Cruz Flea Market on a cold and blustery Sunday in November, systematically feasting on and devouring easy prey (flea market newbies, or “minnows”) with cold and practiced precision. It’s 6:45 a.m., still dark and grey out, when the first shark appears in front of our makeshift booth (some carpets laid with shoes, books and other household castaways, and a clothing rack hung with once-loved pieces). Hastily—and might I add, a tad bit scornfully—he appraises our messy rows of wares. He hovers for a moment and shrewdly watches GT’s former managing editor Maria Grusauskas and I finish unloading our packed cargo van. Held on the grounds of the former Skyview Drive-In each week (weather permitting) since 1971, the Santa Cruz Flea Market has long been a popular local institution and weekend ritual. For decades, throngs of deal seekers, treasure hunters, people watchers, and pro/am junk slingers have happily skipped through the market’s labyrinth of aisles. Most don’t know that the flea market is officially on the chopping block. The Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF)—a branch of Sutter Hospital— purchased the property that the Santa Cruz Flea Market sits upon in 2006, and long ago announced their plan to develop a maternity ward on the valuable piece of real estate, eliminating the iconic flea market for good. No one really knows how much longer the Santa Cruz Flea Market can remain open. And the writing may be on the wall. Earlier this year, Goodwill Central Coast, which manages and runs the Santa Cruz Flea Market, leasing the land from Sutter on a year-to-year basis, announced that it will end Friday operations at the flea market starting April 1, because Sutter wants the lots for overflow weekday parking. At least for the time being, the market will still be open Saturdays and Sundays. Sutter actually did shut down the flea market for almost six months in 2007, sending panicked vendors scrambling for other venues and sources of income, and triggering a backlash from locals who had relied on the marketplace for decades. Relocating the flea market to the fairgrounds in Watsonville sounded like a good idea at the time, but things never really took off there. Vendors and customers simply wouldn’t travel. Bowing to pressure from local residents, Sutter officials eventually declared that they wouldn’t shutter the flea market overnight, but also admitted that they didn’t want to run the venue themselves. The medical provider sought an established local nonprofit to operate and manage the operation, and

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know when that will happen.”

MEET THE SHARKS Back on that Sunday morning in November, we soon learn that the shark in front of our booth has a name. He’s Ron Wagner, a 60-yearold Santa Cruz resident who has been coming bright and early to the Santa Cruz Flea Market since the 1980s. “I come to find treasures,” he says. “You know, to find something unique.” He spots something peeking out of a box and picks it up quickly, turning it over in his hands. “How much for the recorder?” he asks. “How about a dollar?” Maria and I reply in unison. It seems like a tough decision for Wagner, and he massages the bone-white instrument in his right palm, playing with it thoughtfully. “OK,” he finally says. Our first sale! As the morning sun climbs higher, we ask the grizzled flea market veteran to critique our spot and

SHARK TANKED budget. Don’t let the baby face and bubbly personality fool you: Loveless is a shark. As a seasoned flea dealer, she patrols the market in the early hours of the morning, on the lookout for deals and hot buys, and things she can flip for a profit at her stall. “Oh yeah, you can find treasures here. Folks don’t know what they have,” says Loveless. “If you know what you’re looking for you can get amazing deals. Buy low, sell high.” The couple is also keenly aware of the fact that their entire business, and the livelihood of many county residents, can vanish at a moment’s notice. The threat of Sutter’s expansion is a dark cloud that has hovered over flea market vendors for over a decade. “The entire community needs this place,” she says. “You can come here and help individual people out— people who are struggling.”

STORAGE LOCKDOWN Further down the row of sellers is Santa Cruz’s own Larry J., who for decades peacefully and semianonymously bought and sold empty storage lockers, then flipped the contents for reliable income. At 73, Larry J. looks youthful—like someone who hasn’t had a “real job” since the late 1980s. His wavy brown hair is now speckled with grey, but he tells me that he’s been selling at the Santa Cruz Flea Market every Sunday since 1998. Some storage lockers are full of treasure. A recent auction attendee snagged a unit in Indio for $500 that turned out to contain a safe with tightly wrapped bundles of cash totaling a cool $7.5 million. But most units, Larry tells me, are full of junk. He doesn’t mind junk though. Heck, he’s been the king of junk here for 30 years. But after A&E’s show Storage Wars started airing each week, he says an army of would-be junk-lords have begun to show up on his turf. It used to be a relatively secret industry for those in the know, and a reliable source of income. Now, it’s become a circus, he tells me, and old-school auction buyers like himself have taken a big hit. Larry guesses that there are around eight “storage locker folks”

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setup. He mostly approves, but tells us that some of our items—like my hodgepodge of pens and coloring books—need to be more visible, and less haphazardly displayed. Seeing us shiver in the cold, he also recommends that we dress warmer next time. Thanks, buddy. Before he wades into the sea of vendors, Wagner sagely says, “The flea market is important for Santa Cruz. It keeps low-income families— and even kids like you—dressed and clothed. And it’s become a unique cultural spot in our county. It makes Santa Cruz a better place.” I take a few minutes to peruse other sellers’ stations and meet Maddie Loveless, one of many neighbors who puts our effort to shame. With a grey Crocodile Dundee hat covering her long and shockingly red hair, 22 year-old Loveless sits behind a smartly laidout table covered with rocks, gems, assorted picture frames, and a few eclectic antiques. Her setup looks professional and polished, each item perfectly placed. As a student at CSUMB, Loveless splits her time between studying in the geology department and working long hours in campus labs or doing survey work. Selling at the Santa Cruz Flea Market is her side hustle. Loveless and her boyfriend (now fiancée) have been regular sellers at the flea market for more than five years. They are hooked. “The flea market is the last standing bazaar you can go to. It offers the freedom to do business however you want,” she tells me. “It’s an opportunity for people like me—for small business—to happen.” The couple operates as a team, setting up their two tables in the dark at around 5 a.m. on most Sundays. In their early days of selling, getting up and going in the morning was tough, but now they have a routine. They pack hand warmers, beanies, blankets, and a kerosene lantern in their van. People start rummaging through their items in the early hours, as Maddie and her soon-to-be husband get ready, unpack and try to stay warm. The flea market has become a lifeline for Loveless, allowing her to live more comfortably on a student

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who sell at the flea market on an average Sunday, and that number is way down from what it used to be. “Storage Wars changed things overnight,” Larry tells me. “It drove the locker prices really high and brought out a ton of people to the auctions. This hurt a lot of good people. The excitement sort of fizzled out, but the prices are still way higher than before.” Each week, Larry empties his mid-sized semi-truck in the wee hours of the morning, arranging neatly-spaced aisles of overflowing boxes across two entire spaces. He’s had the same spot, the same layout and the same sales strategy for more than two decades. His life has revolved around the flea market for as long as he can remember. “Some people do it for a living, and some

people do it for fun. I do it for both, I guess,” he says. Larry’s favorite thing about Sundays at the market is the energy and vibrant social scene; the sometimes-odd collection of people who show up to buy and sell each week. He’s seen it all: countless crazes like beanie babies, Pokemon, Hummel plates, and more recently, fidget spinners. “It’s hot-hot-hot, and then one day you can’t give that shit away!” he says with a laugh. Larry equates the flea market to a living, breathing organism— one that adapts to changes in the economy, politics and the weather. When the economy is good, he’s hesitant to haggle much. But when people are hurting, suffering, and in need, he’ll bargain. Larry tells me that the upcoming

Friday closures “are going to hurt a lot of good people.” And if the entire flea market closes down, he says that the community will lose “a great and important resource where people can buy things cheap—things that they normally couldn’t afford. A lot of local people don’t make a lot of money. A lot of families would lose in the end. Everything is so damned expensive in Santa Cruz already. The flea market helps subsidize people.”

A MAN OF GOODWILL Wearing red Hoosiers colors and a navy blue baseball cap over his juststarting-to-grey hair, Ed Durkee has the “casual executive” look nailed. As acting CEO of Goodwill Central Coast, the 52-year-old’s penetrating blue eyes don’t miss much. They visibly light up as he tells me about

his six years at the helm of the organization. The Indiana transplant says that he has always wanted to do social justice and inclusion work, and that his goal, as well as his organization’s, is “to work with as many people in the community as we can—to help them reach their goals and move toward economic independence.” Durkee has overseen Goodwill’s management and operation of the Santa Cruz Flea Market from the moment he arrived in the Bay Area. Each week, an army of Goodwill employees assist vendors and provide a safe and healthy environment for community members to buy and sell. Some of the organization’s staff does security and crowd control, while others help vendors set up and pack up, handle disputes, manage traffic, take payments and entrance fees, and make sure county rules—like no dangerous items or plastic bags—are followed. Goodwill’s relationship with Sutter is “solid,” in Durkee’s words, and the marketplace’s operation is also financially healthy for all parties involved. “Ed Durkee and the entire Goodwill Central Coast team do such a great job, and we’re glad to continue our partnership,” says Sutter’s Lutz. Taking a sip of Verve coffee, Durkee says, “We’re paying Sutter a lot, but we are making money, too.” The money Goodwill earns helps the nonprofit further its mission of helping people on the Central Coast get jobs. Durkee, like many of the market’s regular vendors and long-time buyers, knows the flea market has been running on borrowed time, since many expected Sutter to have broken ground long ago on the maternity wing. “It’s one of the most valuable pieces of property in the county,” says Durkee. “The fact that we’re able to do this—to have this magical market here—is amazing. This community gem is something to appreciate and treasure as long as we have it. If it does close, it would be a loss of a beloved institution.”

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For Maria and I, our first foray into selling at the flea market is a learning process, full of drama, choppy waters and a few happy moments. The market begins brutally early in the day, when coastal fog adds a few millimeters of moisture to your entire body— and everything you own. Gloves, a jacket, a nice thermos of hot coffee or tea, and a small blanket are musthaves for any flea market seller. Nobody gave us the memo, and Maria’s toes sadly developed a minor case of frostbite. By the end of the day, we’d come up with a wide variety of ingenious strategies to lure and corral impressionable buyers into our retail extravaganza. The most successful was a box of “free stuff” that we placed in front of our space. We also attempted to physically corral people to our space using Maria’s gigantic and ancient Mary Poppins-

esque bicycle. Foot traffic increased immediately with this rusty relic out front, and we were doing great until we caught the attention of authorities, who promptly requested that we stop blocking the walkway. It was a long day—from 6 a.m. to around 2 p.m, and we spent the hours trying to wrap our heads around the baffling question of why some of our items sold and others didn’t. I was sure that my vintage Sublime clock would be snapped up toot sweet. And who wouldn’t want to inherit my eclectic, Asian-inspired lamp? But the items sat and gathered dust even as I dropped their prices. The process was downright vexing at times. Other things sold unexpectedly: a conservative and distinguished older gentleman gave me a whopping $2 for my hole-riddled, half-way burnt “No Smoking” sign. One man’s trash, as the old adage goes, is another man’s treasure.

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not completely left California behind just yet. Largely because her husband Anthony works in tech, the 31-year-old singer-songwriter is leading a geographically demanding double life, roughly two weeks in Nashville for every two weeks in Santa Cruz. “I spend lots of >24

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time on planes,” she says. Goto is one of several locals being honored at the NEXTies (she shares the title of Musician of the Year with singer-songwriter Henry Chadwick). The awards event, presented by Event Santa Cruz, is celebrating its 10th year, and giving recognition in several arenas of Santa Cruz culture, from the arts to food to business to social activism. Goto traffics in what she playfully calls “diet country.” If twangy, boot-scootin’ country could be characterized as “deep-fried,” then Goto’s sound is more lightly panseared. Essentially, she says, it’s a California approach to traditional country music. “Being able to bring my California accent and attitude to country music and telling stories through that voice has been a fun challenge,” she says. Typical of her approach is “Next Life,” a plaintive piano ballad about the bad timing of true love—the narrator is grappling with finding it while already committed to someone else. In a kind of contrarian take on the true-lovealways-wins trope, she instead decides to honor her commitment and turn her back on happiness: “If we’d only met before/ My heart was spoken for/ It’s not our time/ So I’ll keep you in mind/ For the next life.” “It’s about deciding to walk away,” she says of the song. “The concept was a little bit uncomfortable, and we don’t talk about it much. But it does happen. I’ve been getting a lot of messages from people who’ve had (similar experiences). It’s still a love song, even though it’s an uncomfortable one.” Goto—who in addition to performing at the NEXTies on Friday will also be one of the musicians performing a John Prine song at the Prine tribute at the Kuumbwa on Saturday—grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains as Mira Parfitt. She has played music since her pre-teen years. “When I was a very young kid,” she says, “I started playing violin and I was classically trained on that. As a teenager, I thought guitar was a much cooler instrument, so I switched over to guitar. And I had to learn every Taking Back Sunday song and every Dashboard Confessional song I could find.”

From there, it was a process of discovery: Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Colbie Caillat. But it might have remained a private passion if not for her sister Danielle. “I was very shy,” Goto says. “I have a terrible stage fright problem.” It was Danielle who taught her how to harmonize in old Simon and Garfunkel songs, then convinced her to perform on stage. She’s been songwriting for just as long, and part of her mission in Nashville is to establish herself as a songwriter as much as a performer. She moved there in the summer of 2016, just a few weeks after her wedding. (Her husband Anthony is also a musician, and the two of them often perform as a duet). “I figured if I don’t do this now, I’ll never do it.” The experience of going to Nashville has connected her to a new community of musicians. “The nature of Nashville is very different from Los Angeles or New York. It’s very supportive, not as competitive. I feel like the people who I have worked with are 100 percent rooting for me to succeed, and they want to share in my success with me.” Goto has released an album titled New Plaid Shirt under her former name, Mira Parfitt, and she’s planning to release her next recording later this year. She is currently pulling together a band for a summer tour, taking advantage of her bifurcated life between California and Nashville. “There are always going to be better guitar players,” she says of her ambitions. “There are always going to be better singers, and better songwriters. So it’s absolutely about telling that story you need to tell, that’s unique to you, and telling it in the best way you know how.” The 2019 NEXTies, presented by Event Santa Cruz, will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 22, at the Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $30 general/$35 VIP seating. eventsantacruz.com. Mira Goto will perform, along with Jesse Daniel, Henry Chadwick, Cement Ship, and Anthony Arya. Goto will also perform at the “Tribute to John Prine” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at Kuumbwa Jazz Center. $25 general/$40 gold circle. 479-9421, snazzyproductions.com.

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A DYING ART Katy Butler will discuss her new book ‘The Art of Dying Well’ on Wednesday, March 27, at Bookshop Santa Cruz.

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he inevitability of death has always been a source of dread and anxiety, across ages and human societies. But the modern age has produced a new and very particular dimension to that primal fear. Many of us these days fear not so much the fact of death, but more the chaotic, disorienting and often extremely expensive process of dying that modern medicine has made common. But if dying is still inevitable, a messy and inhumane death it does not have to be. That’s the message behind journalist Katy Butler’s new book The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life (Scribner).

Butler, who visits Bookshop Santa Cruz on March 27, has crossed this terrain before. Her 2013 book Knocking on Heaven’s Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death was part memoir, part investigation, offering the story of her father’s death as an illustration of what she calls “the Gray Zone,” the suspended state between an active life and clinical death that has been largely created by medical technology. “I felt that I had laid out a problem in the first book,” says Butler, a long-time Bay Area reporter and writer. “I felt there was a need for a book that was about solutions. And that’s really the difference. This book says, OK, granted that we have a broken medical system that is

very fragmented toward the end of life, and that we are afraid of death anyway. So given these problems, here are the workarounds, stories of people who have actually risen to the occasion and trusted their own best instincts to create a death that was less bad, or maybe even really good.” The Art of Dying Well works best as a kind of handbook. Its seven chapters are determined by the particular stages of life, from “Resilience,” when you’re still active and healthy, all the way to “Active Dying,” the moment when it’s time to say goodbye. Along the way, each chapter outlines the attitudes and methods of preparation that could lead to a dignified and emotionally fulfilling end of life. The

Katy Butler, author of ‘The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life.’ Wednesday, March 27. 7 p.m. Bookshop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. Free. bookshopsantacruz.com.

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book’s format, says Butler, allows readers to return to it at different times in their lives. “If you’re in the ‘Resilience’ part of life,” she says, “where you can still reverse a lot of health conditions, then you might want to read that chapter and call it a day, and put it away until you’re in some very different stage of life. And, if you’re in crisis, if there’s someone in your house who is dying, then skip the early parts and turn to the last two chapters and you’ll get a lot out of that.” Butler was inspired by an antique text called Ars Moriendi, translated from the Latin as The Art of Dying. The text dates back to the 1400s and is a kind of medieval guidebook on the best way to meet death. She calls it one of the first bestselling self-help books. “It framed dying as a spiritual ordeal, and it named five different sorts of temptations and emotional struggles at the end of life, and how your attendants or friends could reassure you and help you through that.” Though the fact of dying hasn’t changed, the circumstances of death have been upended since the Middle Ages. Butler, 70, started the writing process mindful of what links ancient ideas of death with contemporary ones. “I do think there’s some commonality to what people think of as a good death. Clean and comfortable and relatively free from pain, having people that you love around you, being spiritually at peace,” she says. “Those things are still the same.” Butler says previous generations of Americans also knew something about creating a more fulfilling end of life. “You look at the ‘Greatest Generation,’” Butler says of those who lived through the Great Depression and World War II. “They had stronger social networks and more of an understanding to bring a cover dish when someone has a major health crisis. We need to relearn some of those more rural or red-state values of neighborliness and being part of community groups. That stuff matters.”

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‘SONG’ WRITER Ryan Bingham brings his complex look at the state of the union,

‘American Love Song,’ to the Rio on Tuesday, March 26.

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fter watching disturbing events in our country unfold during the Trump Administration, Ryan Bingham really wanted to write a political album. The thing is, the more he dug deep into social issues, the more his own personal stories came out. For instance, “Wolves”—a from-the-gut, stripped-down folk song—is on one level inspired by the Parkland students and the backlash they’ve gotten for speaking up. But it also is about his own experience as a kid who moved around a lot and was bullied. He mixed all these

elements into a really complex, multi-layered song. “It brought up a lot of old feelings,” Bingham says. “I was always this new kid in town wherever I went, and dealing with people who start fights with you. It’s crazy how we fall back into things. A lot of my own personal stories started to be woven into this, and my experiences of growing up in this country.” The record, American Love Song, is a diverse country-blues double album produced by Charlie Sexton, known for his work with Bob Dylan. It jumps back and forth between the personal and political—sometimes, as with

“Wolves” landing on both. Perhaps part of the reason they intersect so much is that he grew up in the small rural towns of the Southwest, some of them right on the border. “Those towns have depended on each other for a long time,” Bingham says. “I met a group of guys that lived in Mexico, and they started taking me to these rodeos down in Mexico in Chihuahua, in Monterey and all these border towns. I wasn't down there as a tourist, just kind of going across the border for the night. All those guys were so warm and welcoming me into their families.” This process of digging into his own

history caused Bingham to feel both a very sincere love for this country, and to also feel deeply disturbed by the direction Trump has taken it. He captures that feeling on the album by juxtaposing the sometimes-dark lyrics with some upbeat Stonessounding rock ’n’ roll. It’s also quite a rootsy and raw album. For a short while, Bingham had a flirtation with the mainstream world, with his work on the film Crazy Heart—particularly the film’s worn-torn theme song “Weary Kind,” which earned Bingham an Academy Award. He didn’t stay in that place for very long. “Before that happened, I was in a van with a bunch of buddies touring around playing dirty rock clubs all over the country. I didn't have much of a career other than that,” Bingham says. “When that thing hit, it put me into the mainstream, but at the same time I was still this punk-rock-with-an-attitude [guy] playing country music.” It seemed like there was a big career on the horizon for him, but he wasn’t happy with how his management wanted to market him, so his wife took over as his manager. Together they run his own record label. It’s a decision he’s happy with, as a bigger label likely wouldn’t have been too happy about an album so rootsy and thematically complex. “I didn’t write the songs to have big hooks or to be very pop-driven. It’s not really who I am,” Bingham says. “We started doing things our own way, and doing things in a way that I feel comfortable with. It’s been like that ever since.” There are moments on the record where the political edge becomes more overt, like when he calls out Trump by name. But overall, it’s a much more fluid experience. Bingham is often asked if the songs on the new album are “protest songs.” “I don’t know if they’re necessarily protest songs, but they’re songs about trying to have a conscience and being aware of what’s happening,” Bingham says. “It’s having a rational conversation. All these things that everyone else is experiencing, I’m right there with everybody else.” 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $30. 423-8209.

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WEDNESDAY 3/20 PEST MANAGEMENT Warmer weather means more time in the sunshine, but it also brings some unwelcome furry friends. Join master gardeners Delise Weir and Sue Procter to learn integrated pest management methods for controlling vertebrate pests including gophers, squirrels, voles, rats, deer, and birds. This class will discuss pest behavior, identify the damage they cause and management strategies using traps, barriers, deterrents, and pest-resistant plants. Arrive 15 minutes early to check in. 10 a.m.-noon. Sunday, March 24. Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton. Free/$3 facility fee.

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ARTS FRIENDS OF THE SCPL BOOKSTORE SALE EVERY DAY The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries Bookstore sells books used & nearly new at a fraction of the cost you’d usually pay for them. We have all types of books, including classics, fiction, mysteries, biographies, local interest, art books, science books, nature, cookbooks, some reference books, children’s and young adult books, holiday books and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Santa Cruz Public Library, 240 Church St., Santa Cruz. fscpl.org.

PATHWAYS THROUGH OUR PARKS EXHIBITION On exhibition will be a selection of artwork from artist Ann Thiermann’s series of pastel and acrylic paintings. This series invites the viewer to linger visually over the flora and fauna along the pathways of our local parks. Noon-4 p.m. San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Hwy. 9, Boulder Creek. slvmuseum.com. Free.

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Chris Johnson and Hank Willis Thomas, in collaboration with Bayeté Ross Smith and Kamal Sinclair, is an innovative, widely exhibited multimedia project that uses video to facilitate a conversation among Black men from 12 cities across the United States. Noon. Mary Porter Senson Art Gallery, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz. ias.ucsc.edu. Free.

MAKING PAPER POPPIES With all of the rain California has gotten this winter, there are some stunning desert wildflower blooms, including thousands of golden poppies—the famous state flower. But for those who can’t make the drive out to Antelope Valley or other famous viewing spots, the Mission Historic Park is offering free paper poppy making classes to celebrate spring in California. 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24. Santa Cruz Mission Historic State Park, 144 School St., Santa Cruz. 425-5849. Free.

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SUNDAY 3/24 ‘SHE SPEAKS OUT...AGAIN’ The Wheel Company presents a group of female poets, singers, drummers, musicians, dancers, and storytellers to gather and share their stories in a collective setting. The “She Speaks Out Again” event focuses on listening and learning from those who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault, especially in the current political climate. 6 p.m. Kuumbwa Jazz, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. thewheelcompany.com. $25.

ROBO SUMO @ BOULDER CREEK Try your hand at the not-so-ancient-art of building Sumo wrestling robots using Lego Mindstorms. Will work in groups to build a competition robot to battle on the last day of class. Prerequisite of previous participation in a robo series program or previous Lego robotic experience. Pre-registration required. 2:30-4 p.m. Boulder Creek Library, 13390 West Park Ave., Boulder Creek. Santacruzpl. libcal.com. Free.

PEMA CHÖDRON CONVERSATIONS In this casual study group, we will start getting our meditational feet wet by following a

series of renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher and writer Pema Chodrön’s user-friendly, but revealing videos and meditations, all designed to help us break free of old habits and negative patterns. Join Denice Everham, a long-time meditation teacher and brain fitness coach, for teachings and discussion. 6 p.m. Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz, 740 Front St. #155, Santa Cruz. wisdomcentersc. org. $10.

WRITE THROUGH IT: CREATIVE WRITING CLASS In a safe and fun

setting, seniors will utilize journaling as the mode for self-discovery leading to poetry, personal essays and other techniques useful in creating memoirs. Facilitated by published poet and author, Ellen Hart MA.E. 9:30-11 a.m. Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. cityofsantacruz.com. Donation/$4.

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The Seymour Marine Discovery Center honors John Laird at the 2019 Global Oceans Gala. Semiformal dinner includes exquisite dishes from sustainable sources, paired with award-winning California wines.

Sustainable Coastal Communities: Challenges and Opportunities MARCH 26, 6PM SOIF, SANTA CRUZ $100/PERSON PLUS $50 FOR WINE PAIRING

In collaboration with UC Santa Cruz’s Coastal Science and Policy Program, Soif hosts this dinner and discussion, the first in a series of four, to call attention to the current state of our coastal ecosystems and conservation efforts.

Quantum Elders Hip-Bop Ballet by the Research Center for the Americas; food and drink included with ticket.

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Stories Under the Influence: Beyond Borders MARCH 28, 6–8PM SANTA CRUZ MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY $0–$10/PERSON

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Global-African dance, spoken word, winds, strings, percussion, turntable, beat box, and digital artwork with Professor Karlton Hester. Part of the April in Santa Cruz Contemporary Music Festival.

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Emeriti Lecture with Phil Crews APRIL 9, 7PM MUSIC CENTER RECITAL HALL FREE ADMISSION

Phil Crews, distinguished research professor of chemistry and biochemistry, will speak on “Inspirational Biomolecules from Oceania.”

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“Climate Justice: Linking Science to Just Action.” Find out how we can take action to address climate justice, and learn how research leads to climate change solutions and preserves the environmental health of our planet.

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Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author, discusses and signs her new book, SHOUT—a searing poetic memoir for the #MeToo era. Co-hosted by The Humanities Institute at UC Santa Cruz. For mature audience; no children under 13 admitted.

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CALENDAR percussionist Jose Moreno. 8 p.m. Center Stage Theater, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz. savannahf.com. $34/$22/$12/$8.

THURSDAY 3/21 ARTS PATHWAYS THROUGH OUR PARKS EXHIBITION On exhibition will be a selection of artwork from artist Ann Thiermann’s series of pastel and acrylic paintings. This series invites the viewer to linger visually over the flora and fauna along the pathways of our local parks. Noon-4 p.m. San Lorenzo Valley Museum, 12547 Hwy. 9, Boulder Creek. slvmuseum.com. Free.

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THURSDAY 3/21 ‘SAVING DEMOCRACY: THE WAY FORWARD’ The third edition to the Saving Democracy annual event, this bipartisan panel is aimed at bridging the gap between Democrats and Republicans through conversation. The panel of seven national and statewide politicians will discuss divisive partisanship and potential ways to find common ground. Alongside a few returning familiar faces like Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend and Debbie Mesloh, senior adviser to presidential candidate Kamala Harris, there are a few newcomers, such as former Press Secretary for the California Republican Leader Mike Madrid.

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<28 good health. This method of internal energy work is a fantastic and easy practice that brings physical happiness, mental calm and a general sense of well-being. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Rd., Soquel. landofmedicinebuddha. org. $25/$5. GENTLE YOGA Learn to move the body with loving intention, easy breathing practices and asana variations provided for each body. We have lots of props, no rental fee for mats. Lovely wood floors, sunny and bright with ceiling fans (heat and AC if needed). 10:30 a.m. Mark Stephens Yoga, 1010 Fair Ave. Suite C, Santa Cruz. yogawithirene.com. $10.

CBCT- COGNITIVELY BASED COMPASSION TRAINING Registration now open for April. Cognitively Based Compassion Training is a secular ethics training with roots in buddhism, yet is not religious. Developed at Emory University

by Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi, PhD, with input from multiple disciplines and the Dalai Lama, and taught in medical and educational institutions—anyone can learn this practice. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz, 740 Front St. #155, Santa Cruz. wisdomcentersc.org.

PLEASURE POINT THIRD THURSDAY Join us this evening at Way of Life to meet up with local artist Lisa Marie Jewelry Design. We are partnering with the Pleasure Point Business Association to offer this monthly event. Refreshments will be served. 5-8 p.m. Way of Life, 1220 A 41st Ave., Santa Cruz. pleasurepointguide.com. Free.

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College Concert Bands and special guests Santa Cruz Symphonic High School Band perform a variety of music. Come hear musicians age 14-86 express their joy for making music. 7:30 p.m. Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos. cabrillovapa.com. $12/$10/$8.

LUZ, AN EVENING OF FLAMENCO An evening of Spanish Flamenco music and dance featuring dancer Savannah Fuentes, guitarist Pedro Cortes and singer/

edge in this energetic, inspired yoga flow designed to help you dive deep into your personal power. Instructor Tim Brattan will lead you through a fun sequence to move, sweat, smile, detox, discover, focus and play on the mat. Designed for all levels, you’ll build strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and concentration. 5-6:15 p.m. DiviniTree Yoga and Arts Studio, 1043-B Water St., Santa Cruz. oneyoga.org.

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Who Code (GWC) is a program meant to bridge the gender gap in the field of tech. In Session A, 3-5th grade girls will build sisterhood, read and reflect on the Girls Who Code book, and complete various challenges over a 10-week course. Participants must attend all classes. Space is limited and attendees must register. 3-4 p.m. Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley. santacruzpl.libcal.com. Free.

TRIYOGA CLASS TriYoga flows are presented with personalized guided alignment assistance. 9:30 a.m. TriYoga Center, 708 Washington St., Santa Cruz. triyoga-santacruz.com. $15. NATURALIST NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: CALIFORNIA'S COAST WITH KIM STEINHARDT Join environmental writer and marine wildlife photographer Kim Steinhardt for an inspiring, photographic journey into California’s coastal past, present and probable future. 7-8:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. santacruzmuseum.org. $4/$2.

EXPLORING AND PROTECTING THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Come hear how Donna Meyers and five women friends spent two weeks backpacking and rafting 200 miles through Alaska’s remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—our nation’s last great wilderness. In July of 2010 the group was dropped by small plane on the tundra at the headwaters of the Canning River. 7 p.m. Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave., Santa Cruz. sierraclub.org/ ventana/santa-cruz.

GROUPS CELEBRATE FULL MOON SPRING EQUINOX Blossoming in this bright, beautiful spring! Receive your spiritual sustenance. Please bring potluck dish to share, including serving utensils, plus a canned or dry-food donation for the Community Cupboard. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Avalon Visions, 2815 Porter St., Soquel. meetup.com. $10/$5/donation.

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FRIDAY 3/22 ARTS DAMO: THE LIFE OF BODHIDHARMA Wisdom Center Film Series is honored to present this film depicting Bodhidharma, great Indian master, who is credited with bringing the teachings of Chan Buddhism to China and with aiding the monks of the Shaolin Monastery—famous for their prowess in the martial arts, meditation and training. 7 p.m. Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz, 740 Front St. #155, Santa Cruz. wisdomcentersc.org. $10/$5/donation.

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SATURDAY 3/23 10TH-ANNUAL SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT Join the Santa Cruz County Law Library in three 30-minute games of Scrabble. All levels are welcome, though there will be two categories of competitive and recreational players. There will be awards for the top three players in each category, including gift cards to local restaurants and businesses. Light snacks and drinks will be provided, but bring your own snacks if you are the ultra-competitive, stress-eating type. Funds support the Law Library and the Teen Peer Court Program. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Law Library, 701 Ocean St. Room 70, Santa Cruz. 420-2205, scclawlib@yahoo.com. Free, advance registration recommended.

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MUSIC "SHOW CHOIR WITH POP" SINGING CLASS, ADULTS 50+ Recreate the moves and sounds from the girl groups and solo female singers of the top-of-thechart hits of the ’50s and ’60s. This class will put the “show” in your choir with great choral sound, “choral-ography” and fun! Build skills throughout the show choir with pop 1-2 series. 1:30 p.m. Congregational Church of Soquel, 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel. Nextstagesantacruz.org. $136.

WEST AFRICAN DRUM CLASSES AT DRUMSKULL DRUMS Two teachers teach Djembe at Drumskull Drums every Thursday. Sahar El Khatib teaches the beginner class every first and third Thursday of the month. Drumskull Drums, 105 Pioneer St., Santa Cruz. 420-7803.

OUTDOOR YOUNGER LAGOON RESERVE TOUR This 90-minute, behind-the-scenes hiking tour takes visitors into Younger Lagoon Reserve adjacent to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Part of the University of California Natural Reserve System, Younger Lagoon Reserve contains diverse coastal habitat and is home to birds of prey, migrating sea birds, bobcats, and other wildlife. 10:30 a.m. Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz. seymourcenter.ucsc.edu.

Mahler, CMT, NE, will guide you through a series of gentle seated yoga postures that are performed slowly and with breath awareness. This wonderfully therapeutic practice will help you increase strength and range of motion. 9:30 a.m. California Grey Bears, 2710 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz. 234-6791. $5.

SALSA NIGHT Intermediate and beginner salsa lessons, and afterward join us for a hot salsa dance party with DJ CongaBoy. Check out our website for more information. 7:30-11:30 p.m. El Palomar Ballroom, 1344 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. 426-1221, palomarballroom.com. $14/$6. PLAN COLOMBIA: BOOK TALK BY JOHN LINDSAY-POLAND The story of a rural Colombian community in a conflict area that declared itself a peace community, a massacre that occurred there in 2005, and U.S. grassroots and government responses. The book analyzes the multi-billion dollar U.S. program known as Plan Colombia and the impact of U.S. military involvement on killings by the Colombian military. 7 p.m. Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St., Santa Cruz. rcnv.org. $10/$5/donation.

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

THE 2019 NEXTIES Pull out the pearls & cufflinks and join us for an evening in honor of those in Santa Cruz County who inspire the community. This year’s annual award

show, now in its 10th year, is sure to be the best one yet. See you on the red carpet. 6-9 p.m. Rio Theater, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. eventsantacruz.com. $35/$30/$25.

WORLD WATER DAY This year, Gravity Water will be hosting our 4th-Annual World Water Day Party at Allterra Solar. This will be one of our best events yet, with food by Gordo Gustavos, beer from Humble Sea, live artists, raffle and silent auction, and live music by Lindsay Wall. Come on out and celebrate the gift of clean water with us. 5:30-9 p.m. Allterra Solar, 207 Mcpherson St., Santa Cruz. gravitywater.org. Donation/ free.

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RELATIONSHIP ADDICTION AND AVOIDANCE WOMEN'S GROUP Women's 12-Step group. Are you attracted to the wrong people? Are you stuck in a bad relationship? Weekly meeting. 7 p.m. Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter St., Soquel. santacruzslaa.org. Free.

VISTA CENTER NIGHT AT THE SANTA CRUZ WARRIORS Vista Center will host a special night at the Santa Cruz Warriors to raise funds for its programs and services for people who are blind and visually impaired. A portion of the tickets sold through Vista Center for seats in sections A & B will benefit the organization. 7 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front St., Santa Cruz. vistacenter. org. $32.

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SINGING FROM THE HEART Sing along in an environment that is completely accepting of all diverse voices with the goal of having a good time! No experience necessary, just sing-along and have fun. 1 p.m. Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. cityofsantacruz.com. Donation/$2.

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ARTS IN CELEBRATION OF THE MUSE The 37th-annual festival of women writers of the Monterey Bay Area features 18 writers, plus book sales, refreshments and conversation on the literary arts: poetry/fiction/memoir/ drama. A benefit for Santa Cruz Prison Poetry Project and for Planned Parenthood. 7 p.m. Center Stage Theater, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz. jeweltheatre.net. Donation/Free. PINE NEEDLE BASKET MAKING WORKSHOP Join docent Cheryl VanDeVeer

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HIDES AND TALLOW Come and see how Mission Santa Cruz participated in a world economy back in the early 19th century. We will look at some of the major products of the mission, leather and tallow, and demonstrate how they were used. You will see how a branding iron works and get to make your own candle. Rain cancels. 1 p.m. Santa Cruz Mission Historic State Park, 144 School St., Santa Cruz. thatsmypark.org. Free. CHILDREN’S CIRCUS Ladies and Gentleman! Orchard School is presenting its 7th-Annual Children’s Circus, CircOrchard, involving the whole student body, kindergarten-6th grade. This is truly a show to be enjoyed by all ages, featuring clown antics, juggling, acrobatics, unicycling and stilt walking, hijinks, roust-a-bout, and circus spoofs. 2 p.m. Harbor High School Theater, 300 La Fonda Ave., Santa Cruz. 688-1074, info@orchardschoolaptos.org. $12/$6.

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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 west-end of Santa Cruz, including Bonny 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.

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Discovery Center presents the 2019 Global Oceans Gala honoring the lifetime achievement of John Laird. Congressman Jimmy Panetta will introduce the honoree at this evening gala. Ages 21 and up. 6 p.m. Colleges Nine and Ten, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz. seymourcenter.ucsc.edu. $185.

GROUPS OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Speaker and discussion meeting. Have a problem with food? OA is a 12-Step support group to stop compulsive eating behaviors. 9 a.m. Calvary Episcopal Church, 532 Center St., Santa Cruz. santacruzoa.org or 423-8787. Free.

HEALTH B12 HAPPY HOUR Come and get your Happy Hour B12 shot. Your body needs B12 to create energy and is not well absorbed from the diet or in capsule form. Everyone can benefit from a B12 shot! After B12 injections many patients feel a natural boost in energy. 10 a.m.-noon. Santa Cruz

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MUSIC A NORTH GERMAN ABENDMUSIK WITH BACH The Santa Cruz Baroque Festival presents a candlelight concert showcasing the organ music of J. S. Bach, along with music by Johann Adam Reincken, Georg Böhm and Nicolaus Bruhns. The concert will explore Bach's travels to Northern Germany to further his musical education. scbaroque.org. $25/$22/$10.

OUTDOOR OLD COVE LANDING TRAIL WALK On this two-hour natural history excursion, you will explore the plants, animals, and geology of the spectacular coastal bluffs. Meet at the interpretive center. Bring snack, water, binoculars, and good walking shoes. 11 a.m. Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Rd., Santa Cruz. thatsmypark.org. $10/free. OLD-GROWTH REDWOOD TOURS Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? How important are banana slugs to the redwood ecosystems? Answer these questions and more every Saturday on our Redwood Grove Walks. 12 p.m. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N. Big Trees Park Rd., Felton. thatsmypark. org. $10/free.

CASTLE ROCK LOOP HIKE Join us on a two-mile, 2-hour hike to Castle Rock and Castle Rock Falls. During this trip, we will discuss Castle Rock’s unique geology, plant diversity, human impacts, and various important preservationists that helped give Castle Rock State Park the protections we have today. Bring water, closed toe shoes, camera, and snacks. Meet at kiosk. 11 a.m. Castle Rock State Park, 1500 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos. 291-8273 or thatsmypark.org. $10/Free.

RANCH TOURS Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1897 Victorian home, 1859 Gothic Revival farmhouse, 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. 1 p.m. Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Rd., Santa Cruz. thatsmypark.org. $10/free.

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to facilitate a conversation among Black men from 12 cities across the United States. Noon. Mary Porter Senson Art Gallery, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz. ias.ucsc.edu. Free.

backcountry with Docent Barry Grimm. This moderately paced hike will be individually tailored to your group. Based on group size, experience level and weather conditions, we will choose from the many trails that explore the park’s most scenic areas. Noon. Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek. thatsmypark.org. Free.

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SUMMER ACTIVITY FUN FAIR Let Parks and Recreation help you plan a fantastic summer for the entire family at the free Summer Activity Fun Fair. Learn about our programs and ask questions prior to summer registration on Saturday, April 13. Meet summer camp leaders, junior guard staff and class instructors. Sample our class offerings with fun, hands-on activities. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz. cityofsantacruz. com. Free.

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SNAKES ALIVE Why are snakes important to us? How do they see, smell, taste, and hear? What and how do they eat? What does a snake feel like? Come to the Sempervirens Room at Big Basin Redwoods State Park Headquarters, meet Docent Diane Shaw and her snake, and learn about the fascinating world of snakes. Noon-3 p.m. Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek. thatsmypark.org. Free.

VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER TO FEED THE HUNGRY WITH FOOD NOT BOMBS We need your help preparing and sharing vegan meals every Saturday and Sunday. We cook at 418 Front St. at 12:30 p.m. We share food from 4-6 p.m. at the post office, 850 Front St. Santa Cruz. 1-800-884-1136.

SUNDAY 3/24 ARTS SUNDAY SEASIDE CRAFTS Make it and take it! Come create and take home a fun souvenir, an activity for the whole family to share. Join the hands-on fun in the crafts room every Sunday. 1-3 p.m. Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz. seymourcenter.ucsc.edu. QUESTION BRIDGE: BLACK MALES Question Bridge: Black Males by artists Chris Johnson and Hank Willis Thomas, in collaboration with Bayeté Ross Smith and Kamal Sinclair, is an innovative, widely exhibited multimedia project that uses video

Broads" is a new comedic play featuring four sassy, smart, and savvy older women who are living at the Magnolia Place Assisted Living home. With fast-paced and quickwitted dialogue, it has been called “a laughout-loud hysterical play with a whole lot of heart.” 8 p.m. Park Hall, 9401 Mill St., Ben Lomond. mctshows.org. $20/$17.

SPRING HEALING CIRCLE: DEEP RELAXATION Join Joyce Leonard, Reiki Master, and Marianne Benforado, L.Ac. for a special event designed to open to the energies of Spring. During this workshop, we’ll start to gently awaken our energy, clear stagnation, and tenderly nurture our minds, bodies, and spirits. 2-4 p.m. Pacific Cultural Center, 1307 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz. feelbetteracu.com. $40/$25.

INTRODUCTION TO HONEYBEES AND BEEKEEPING Whether you are interested in learning sustainable backyard beekeeping practices or just want a better understanding of how these delicate, intricate creatures benefit us and our planet, you will leave this class a-buzz with new energy 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cowell Ranch Historic Hay Barn, Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz. brownpapertickets.com/event/4067889. $35.

OUTDOORS REDWOOD GROVE LOOP WALK Join us for this fun and informative guided half-mile stroll through a magnificent oldgrowth redwood forest. Meet the famous Mother Tree, the Father of the Forest and the incredible Chimney Tree on this 90-minute walk. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Big Basin Redwood State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek. Thatsmypark.org. Free. THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: A DOGFRIENDLY WALK On this dog-friendly walk, we travel North Escape Road, a paved road closed to traffic. We tour stunning oldgrowth redwood groves along beautiful Opal Creek. We'll discuss redwood ecology and park history while exploring the deep shade of the redwood forest. This is a fun and easy, 3-mile, 2-hour walk with docent Diane Shaw. 9:30 a.m. Big Basins Redwood State

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GUIDED TOUR OF LAND OF MEDICINE BUDDHA Have you ever wondered about the various Holy Objects on the Land at LMB? This is your opportunity to learn about the significance, the history, and the benefits. 3:30 p.m. Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Rd., Soquel. landofmedicinebuddha. org. Free.

PHOTOGRAPHY HIKE FOR BEGINNERS Discover Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park through the lens of your camera and render its marvels and phenomena into an artistic language! During this four-hour saunter, you will explore the functions of your camera, create conceptually and visually stunning photographs, become more intimate with the park, and become part of a wonderful community. Henry Cowell State Park, 2591 Graham Hill Rd., Scotts Valley. thatsmypark. org. $10/free.

MONDAY 3/25 ARTS POETRY OPEN MIC A project of the Legendary Collective, the weekly Santa Cruz Word Church poetry open mic is a community of local writers who recognize the power of spoken word. They gather every Monday for a community writing workshop, then host a 15-slot open mic followed by a different featured poet each week. 4 p.m. Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz. santacruzmah.org. Free.

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TIBETAN BUDDHIST PRACTICE Join us for a rotating schedule of Tibetan Buddhist practices led by experienced Dharma practitioners. 6-7 p.m. Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Rd., Soquel. landofmedicinebuddha.org.

GROUPS OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-Step support program for those who wish to stop compulsive eating, including anorexia and bulimia. 12:151:15 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 420 Melrose Ave., Santa Cruz. 476-8291. Free.

TUESDAY 3/26 CLASSES COMMUNITY PILATES CLASS Community Pilates class led by Pilates instructor Jennifer Balboni. Drop-in any Tuesday or Thursday for a fun and challenging 60-minute, core-based flowing strength class. Bring your own mat. 10 a.m. Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos. tbeaptos.org. Free.

TRIYOGA BASICS CLASS WITH TERRI TriYoga flows are presented with personalized guided alignment assistance. 9:30 a.m. TriYoga Center, 708 Washington St., Santa Cruz. triyoga-santacruz.com. $15.

DEATH AND REBIRTH Explore the process of death and rebirth and its impact on how we live our lives. Learn to fulfill your purpose in life, resolve conflicts, and develop the skills to help yourself and others at death. 7-9 p.m. Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Rd., Soquel. landofmedicinebuddha.org. Donation.

OUTDOORS EXPLORING BIG BASIN Learn about redwoods, forest plants, fires, geology, history and more on these fun, varied hikes with docent Diane Shaw. Hikes are 5-8 miles and last up to 5 hours. We go rain or shine, but strong winds may cancel. Meet at park headquarters. 9:30 a.m. Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek. thatsmypark.org. Free.

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LOCAL BAND CHRISTIE MCCARTHY

Before her latest album, Big Picture, Christie McCarthy had released four albums, guested on other artists’ records and had songs on a Target Christmas compilation. But Big Picture is special, because it’s her first album since she moved to Santa Cruz nine years ago. “I was focusing on some other stuff in my life and in my work,” McCarthy says. “It’s just been the last couple years that I pivoted back to music.” The album sounds like it could have been plucked right out of the Laurel Canyon era of ’70s singer-songwriters, with lots of subtly complex hooks and lush harmonies, and a wealth of influences from the realms of folk, Americana and rock ‘n’ roll.

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Overall, it’s got an uplifting vibe to it. She touches on the darkness of the times, but asks us to focus our attention on the beauty all around us instead.

“It’s interesting what’s going on in the world today. There’s a lot of conflict,” McCarthy says. “I think there is an opportunity in the dark for love and for friendship and all those things to arise.” Since moving here, she’s tended to play only occasionally, even after releasing Big Picture last year. She’s hoping 2019 will be different.

STEVE POLTZ

WEDNESDAY 3/20 INDIE

AND THE KIDS No matter how And The Kids might flirt with the dim and blurred illusions of melancholic ennui, the band always finds its way back to sugary sweet pop bliss. And then rocks out, indie-style. At the forefront of the dramatic anthems and the feverish crisis of And the Kids’ music is Hannah Mohan’s stark, springy vocals. Straightforward drumming and meaty guitar riffs create songs that start out headstrong, only to ramble off into some hazy soundscape and pop back out from the nebulous shadows with twice the bite and grit. AMY BEE

“This year, I’m really focused on doing a handful of solid shows, focused on putting together this band, really focused on getting out there a lot more,” McCarthy says. AARON CARNES

9 p.m. Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $10 adv/$12 door. 429-6994.

7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21. Michael’s on Main, 2591 Main St., Soquel. $12 adv/$15 door. 479-9777.

LATIN-CARIBBEAN

THURSDAY 3/21 BROKEN ENGLISH Latin and Caribbean music are much

closer than you think. I mean, these countries are all literally close to one another, which is probably why there’s so much overlap of genres between countries like Jamaica, Cuba, Trinidad, and the Dominican Republic. Did you know that Santa Cruz is home to a longtime group of Latin-Caribbean aficionados? That group, Broken English, is celebrating 25 years of taking Cruzan audiences on a “Caribbean Cruise.” Expect lots of cumbia, reggae, salsa, soca, mamo, son, Guajira, and more. AC 8:30 p.m. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $9 adv/$12 door. 479-1854.

FRIDAY 3/22 ELECTRONIC

FLEETMAC WOOD Have you ever wanted to get really high and nod out to Fleetwood Mac rave-style, with the songs indefinitely elongated so you could just sway and sway to the psychedelic visions in your head? Well, here’s your chance! Fleetmac Wood have taken what’s best about this iconic band and put it on repeat, creating a groovy,

introspective yet danceable (if your style of dance is akin to Ally Sheedy shaking dandruff from her hair, but even more emo), epic, and endless tribute to the band that made chaotic relationships sexy AF. AB 9 p.m. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $15 adv/$20 door. 423-1338.

JAZZ

TRANSPARENT WATER TRIO More than a meeting of minds or a vehicle for unbridled improvisation, the Transparent Water Trio is a spiritually charged communion between Cuban pianist Omar Sosa, Senegalese kora master Seckou Keita and Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles. Glistening with lithe and seductive melodies and bright cadences, the trio’s celebratory sound is unlike any other ensemble in jazz, Latin or world music. It’s powerfully elemental and supremely sophisticated, rootsy, cosmopolitan, and sumptuously inventive. ANDREW GILBERT

7 and 9 p.m. Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. $26.25-$42. 427-2227

MUSIC

BE OUR GUEST DANILO BRITO

AND THE KIDS

SATURDAY 3/23 WORLD BEAT

SPECIAL FUN

8 p.m. Michael’s On Main, 2591 Main St., Soquel. $15. 479-9777.

ELECTRONIC

STARFARER With a name like Starfarer, it’s no surprise that this San Jose musician dwells in the outer reaches of the electronic realm. What isn’t expected is the thumping, retro-futuristic,

8:30 p.m. Blue Lagoon, 923 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $5. 423-7117.

SUNDAY 3/24 FOLK

STEVE POLTZ Canadian folk artist Steve Poltz’s songs have the kind of well-worn intimacy of a wood-paneled room or a broken-in baseball glove. Famed for his collaborations with fellow farnorth folk artist Jewel (with whom he wrote the hit “You Were Meant For Me”), Poltz has seen every side of the music industry, from the major labels to the self-released. He even inspired a Weird Al original: “Albuquerque,” vis a vis Poltz’s old indie-rock band

the Rugburns. Some stories are too unbelievable to be scripted, and Poltz’s is one of them. MH 7:30 p.m. Flynn’s Cabaret, 6275 Hwy. 9, Felton. $20 adv/$25 door. 335-2800.

TUESDAY 3/26

6 p.m. Monday, April 1. Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. $31.50 adv/ $36.75 door. Information: kuumbwajazz.org. WANT TO GO? Go to santacruz.com/giveaways before 11 a.m. on Monday, March 25 to find out how you could win a pair of tickets to the show.

PSYCHOBILLY

KOFFIN KATS Break out the hair grease and get ready to rumble as the Koffin Kats return to Santa Cruz with killer psychobilly tunes. Since 2003, the band has continuously delivered hard-hitting, head-boppin’, pit-inducing tracks about love, life, loss, and, of course, killer monsters and B-movies. Over the years it’s remained a fierce trio, despite several lineup changes. But in 2016, the current roster of Tommy Koffin on guitars, drummer Eric “E-Ball” Walls, and bassist/singer Vic Victor—also known as the “true” or “established” lineup dating from wayback in 2007— returned to the road and has been serving audiences since. That year also marked the group’s eighth and latest album, Party Time in the End Times. MW 8:30 p.m. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $10 adv/$13 door. 423-1338.

IN THE QUEUE BLUE SUMMIT

Local bluegrass prodigies. Wednesday at Michael’s On Main PROXIMA PARADA

Groovalicious feel-good jams. Thursday at Catalyst RED DOG ASH

Old timey string band to the max. Friday at Flynn’s Cabaret & Steakhouse THE REVERBERATIONS

Flower power psych-rockers. Saturday at Crepe Place ROBERTA GAMBARINI

Italian jazz singer to melt your heart. Monday at Kuumbwa Jazz Center

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From 1982 until 1987, local band Special Fun was the quintessential Santa Cruz band. The group blended styles from all over the world— African, Caribbean, Latin, Funk—and made it into the best party band going. The band later reformed as Solcircle from 2004-2012, giving the already diverse influences some jazz and psychedelic elements. But guess what, everyone’s favorite party band Special Fun is back for one night. And the members promise it will be one of those old school dance-jams, where you lose your mind and forget who you are for a brief moment in time. AC

darkwave synth sounds he creates, shying away from burn-out, fad trends in the scene and keeping with the bleeps and bloops that stick to your guts. Fresh off the release of his (her? their?) January full-length Into the Unknown, Starfarer’s March 23 performance at the Blue Lagoon will be rounded out by Santa Cruz’s Voltaic Spore and Emeryville’s Xenocircuit. For fans of NIN, Depeche Mode and ’80s cult film soundtracks. MAT WEIR

Mandolin Magazine once described Danilo Brito as “supremely gifted.” I know what you’re thinking right now: there’s a Mandolin Magazine? Yes, and in fact, when you watch Brito’s fingers fly across the mandolin fretboard like a wizard summoning lightning, you will understand why someone would sit down and devote a full hour to reading tales of the mandolin. Brito plays Brazilian choro music, an instrumental music that goes back to the 1800s that has elements of jazz and blues, but has its own energetic vibe to it. This Be Our Guest package includes dinner as well as the show.

LIVE MUSIC

Thursday March 21 – 8/8:30pm $9/12 Latin Dance Party With

BROKEN ENGLISH + JAHNY WALLZ

Friday March 22 – 8/9pm $15/20 Americana/Bluegrass With

POORMAN’S WHISKEY Saturday March 23 – 8/9pm $10/15 Double Bill Dance Party With

MIDTOWN SOCIAL + HARRY & THE HITMEN Sunday March 24 – 3/4pm $20/25 Afternoon Blues Series With

LYDIA PENSE & COLD BLOOD Wednesday March 27 – 7/8pm $25/30

40 Year Anniversary w/ Scorpions Guitarist

ULI JON ROTH

Thursday March 28 – 8/8:30pm $10/15 Latin Dance Party Double Bill

BUYEPONGO + QUITAPENAS Friday March 29 – 8/9pm $25/30

Jamaican Reggae Legend Debuts Moe’s

MAX ROMEO

WED

3/20

THU

3/21

FRI

3/22

Youth Rock Show Free 6:30-9p

ABBOTT SQUARE 118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz

3/23

SAT Michael Gaither & His New Best Friends Free 7-9:30p

SUN

3/24

MON

3/25

TUE

3/26

APPLETON EVENT CENTER 410 Rodriguez St, Watsonville

Chris James & Patrick Rynn 6-8p

APTOS ST. BBQ 8059 Aptos St, Aptos

Kid Andersen 6-8p

Scott Miller 6-8p

Blind Rick 6-8p

Preacher Boy 6-8p

Rob Vye 6-8p

BLUE LAGOON 923 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

R3V!V@L 9p

Comedy Night, Retro Dance Party/ Saints Bass FM 9p

Club 2000/ Warcorpse, Phantom Witch & more 9p

Year of the Cyberpunk & more 9p

Gothic/Industrial 9p

BLUE LOUNGE 529 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz

Stephen Sams Free 9p

Karaoke Free 9p

BOARDWALK BOWL 115 Cliff St, Santa Cruz

Karaoke 8p-Close

Cake By The Ocean 9:30-12:45p

Karaoke 6p-Close

BOCCI’S CELLAR 140 Encinal St, Santa Cruz

Karaoke Free 8p

Swing Dance 5:30p

BRITANNIA ARMS 110 Monterey Ave, Capitola

Alex Lucero & Friends 8p

Karaoke 9-12:30a

CAPITOLA WINE BAR 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola

Rich the Trivia Guy Free 6:30p

Dave D’Oh Free 7p

Six String Pharmacy Free 7p

John Michael Free 3-6p

CATALYST 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Eli Young Band $27.50/$30 8p

CATALYST ATRIUM 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

Proxima Parada, Gene Fleetmac Wood Evaro Jr. $12/$15 8:30p $15/$20 8:30p

Susto & the Soft White Sixties $14/$16 8:30p

Morgan James $25-$55 8:30p

Mojo Mix 6-8p Funk Night w/ DJ Ed G 9p

Karaoke Free 9p Karaoke 6p-Close

Karaoke 6p-Close

Karaoke 8p-Close

Beat Weekend 8p

Game Night Free 8p

Koffin Kats $10/$13 8p

CHAMINADE RESORT 1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz CILANTROS 1934 Main St, Watsonville

Aliza Hava Free 6-8p Hippo Happy Hour 5:30-7:30p

KPIG Happy Hour 5:30-7:30p

+ DUBTONIC KRU Saturday March 30 – 8/9pm $35/40

THE

CREPE PLACE

UK Ska Great Returns For 1 Night Only

ENGLISH BEAT Apr 3 Apr 4 Apr 5

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Apr 6 Apr 7

Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 14 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 26 Apr 27

WHITNEY ROSE, MARGO CILKER, PATRICK MAGUIRE CASS MCCOMBS GINGER & JUICE + COFFEE ZOMBIE COLLECTIVE FLOR DE CAÑA LAUREN WAHL, WILD IRIS, CROOKED BRANCHES LEILANI WOLFGRAMM CELSO PIÑA TOUBAB KREWE + ORCHESTRA GOLD LOS LOBOS GHOST NOTE + DIRTY REVIVAL STRANGE HOTELS + MARSHALL HOUSE PROJECT FREDDIE MCGREGOR ORGONE ERIC LINDELL + ANSON FUNDERBURGH CONKARAH + ROSIE DELMAH HORSE FEATHERS + SCARY LITTLE FRIENDS WAYNE “THE TRAIN” HANCOCK VANDOLIERS + CORY BRANAN

WWW.MOESALLEY.COM 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz 831.479.1854

solo seated shows!

OPEN LATE - EVERY NIGHT!

Wed. Mar. 20 7:30pm

Blue Summit Featuring A.J. Lee

$12 adv./$15 door seated <21 w/parent Thu. Mar. 21 7:30pm

Christie McCarthy & The Wielders

$12 adv./$15 door seated <21 w/parent

Jazz The Dog

Fri. Mar. 22 5pm HAPPY HOUR NO COVER Fri. Mar. 22 8pm

Alex Lucero & Live Again plus SPUN $10 adv./$10 door Dance– ages 21 +

Special Fun

Sat. Mar. 23 8pm $15 adv./$15 door Dance– ages 21 +

Grateful Sunday

Sun. Mar. 24 5:30pm GRATEFUL DEAD TUNES NO COVER Wed. Mar. 27 7:30pm

Tell Me More Master Storytellers

$12 adv./$12 door seated – ages 21 +

COMING UP Thu Mar 28 Fri Mar 29 Sat Mar 30 Sun Mar 31 Wed Apr 3

The DC Trio Ten O’clock Lunch Band Spirit of ’76 Anthony Arya & Emily Hough 2pm Matinee California Guitar Trio

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Full Concert Calendar : MichaelsonMainMusic.com

2591 Main St, Soquel, CA 95073

ADVANCE TICKETS ON TICKETWEB WEDNESDAY 3/20

AND THE KIDS

w/ CARDIOID 9PM - $10 ADV. OR $12 DOOR THURSDAY 3/21

JAMES McMURTRY 4/3 RIO (Santa Cruz) 4/4 HMML

CASS McCOMBS BAND

THE HUGS

w/ PACIFIC RANGE 9PM - $5 DOOR

FRIDAY 3/22

MOES APRIL4

HASHKNIFE OUTFIT

w/ SMITH & TEGIO AND TOM VANDENVOND 9PM - $8 DOOR

SATURDAY 3/23

THE REVERBERATIONS w/ THE RANTOULS & THE NOT YETS 9PM - $7 DOOR

TUESDAY 3/26

7 COME 11

9PM UNTIL MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY 3/27

SOLOMON HOLLOW

w/ STEVIE REDSTONE & SHOOBIES 9PM - $5 DOOR

THURSDAY 3/28

FRUIT AND FLOWERS w/ SPECIAL GUESTMES 9PM - $8 DOOR

BRUNCH EVERY WEEKEND 9AM - 2PM MIDTOWN SANTA CRUZ

1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz 429-6994

(Big Sur)

TIM BLUHM BAND 4/7 Flynns

(of The Mother Hips)

+ THE COFFIS BROTHERS

SUN KIL MOON April 17 Kuumbwa Jazz Cntr. FANTASTIC NEGRITO MOES ALLEY

SEAN HAYES

MAY 2

BIG SUR Fri, May 10

THE CHURCH

5/10 RIO Starfish 30th Anniversary Tour!

5/17 ROBYN HITCHCOCK HMML BIG SUR

JACKIE GREENE BAND Friday, June 7 Monterey

Golden State Theater

Reserved Seating!

LIVE MUSIC WED CORK AND FORK 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola

3/20

Open Mic Night Free 7-10p

THU

3/21

Steve’s Jazz Kitchen Free 7-10p

FRI

3/22

The Messiahs Free 7-10p

Thursday, March 21 • 7 PM SAT

3/23

Open Mic 7-10p

THE CREPE PLACE 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

And the Kids w/ Cardioid $10/$12 9p

The Hugs w/ Pacific Range $5 9p

Hashknife Outfit w/ Smith, Tegio & Tom $8 9p

The Reverberations w/ The Rantouis & more $7 9p

CROW’S NEST 2218 E. Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

Yuji Tojo $3 8p

Papiba & Friends $5 8p

Vintage Point $6 9p

UTURN $7 9:30p

DISCRETION BREWING 2703 41st Ave, Soquel

3/24

MON

3/25

TUE

3/26

The Beach Cowboys Free 7-10p

CORRALITOS CULTURAL CENTER 127 Hames Rd., Corralitos

DAV. ROADHOUSE 1 Davenport Ave, Davenport

SUN

Friday, March 22 • 7 PM & 9 PM

Acoustic Open Jam 3-5p Funk Night ft. 7 Come 11 $6 9p-12a The Gary Blackburn Band $5 8:30p

Live Comedy $7 9p

Wild & Blue Free 6-9p

The Swirly Girls Free 6:30-8:30p

Linc Russin 7-9p

Saturday, March 23 • 7:30 PM

A TRIBUTE TO JOHN PRINE Tickets: snazzyproductions.com Sunday, March 24 • 6 PM

Monday, March 25 • 7 PM

Red Dog Ash w/ Wildcat Mountain Ramblers $12/$15 9p

Foreverland $17/$20 9p

ROBERTA GAMBARINI

An acclaimed vocalist with dexterous range and sparkling tone.

Steve Poltz $20/$25 7:30p

Jeannine Bonstelle & Sweeney Schragg 6:30-9:30p

Wednesday, March 27 • 7 PM

DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS

JACK O’NEILL LOUNGE Santa Cruz Dream Inn 175 W Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz KUUMBWA JAZZ 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz

Ashwin Batish $26.25/$31.50 7p

Omar Sosa & Seckou A Tribute to John Prine Keita $36.75/$42 7&9p $25-$40 7:30p

She Speaks Out...Again $25-$35 6p

MICHAEL’S ON MAIN 2591 Main St, Soquel

Christie McCarthy & the Wielders $12/$15 7:30p

Jazz the Dog Free 5p Special Fun Alex Lucero, Live Again, $15 8p Spun $10 8p

Grateful Sundays Free 5:30p

Blue Summit ft. AJ Lee $12/$15 7:30p

An elegant and profound expression of musical discovery.

Tickets: brownpapertickets.com Roadhouse Ramblers

GABRIELLA CAFE 910 Cedar St., Santa Cruz

OMAR SOSA & SECKOU KEITA: TRANSPARENT WATER

SHE SPEAKS OUT...AGAIN

THE FISH HOUSE 972 Main St, Watsonville

Sam Levin $10/$12 8:30p

Santa Cruz’s own pioneer of raga rock.

1/2 PRICE STUDENT TICKETS

Blue Free 6-9p

FLYNN’S CABARET 6275 Hwy 9, Felton

LIVE & LOCAL: ASHWIN BATISH – SITAR POWER

A rollicking band, channeling influences ranging from Fats Domino to Aretha Franklin to Tom Waits.

Roberta Gambarini $31.50/$36.75 7p

1/2 PRICE STUDENT TICKETS Friday, March 29 • 7:30 PM

Singer Songwriter Showcase BRITANNIA ARMS IN CAPITOLA 110 Monterey Avenue, Capitola Village

7-10pm Free and open to everyone Show starts at 7pm

ZAKIR HUSSAIN & MASTERS OF PERCUSSION WITH NILADRI KUMAR, ERIC HARLAND & MATTANNUR SANKARANKUTTY MARAR GROUP: THE DRUMMERS OF KERALA Led by the world’s foremost tabla player and an architect of the world music movement.

AT THE RIO THEATRE

Saturday, March 30 • 8 PM

COME FLY WITH ME: THE SONGS OF FRANK SINATRA FEAT. JOHN MICHAEL & WILL MCDOUGAL Tickets: brownpapertickets.com Monday, April 1 • 7 PM

DANILO BRITO

1/2 PRICE STUDENT TICKETS

For advance signup and info, contact Bob Carter at 831.462.9373 or crtcom@pacbell.net Raffling off an acoustic guitar Raffle proceeds go to Guitars Not Guns

Wednesday, April 3 • 7 PM

BRAD MEHLDAU TRIO

A singular and beautifully hypnotic piano trio. Thursday, April 4 • 7 PM

MIGHTY MIKE SCHERMER BAND

Celebrating the release of the searing blues guitarist’s new album.

1/2 PRICE STUDENT TICKETS Monday, April 8 • 7 PM

SULLIVAN FORTNER TRIO

At the forefront of the new piano trio vanguard. MUSIC ARTS

RECORDING STUDIO

Guitar Works

Unless noted, advance tickets at kuumbwajazz.org and dinner served one hour before Kuumbwa presented concerts. Premium wine & beer available. All ages welcome.

320-2 Cedar St | Santa Cruz 831.427.2227 kuumbwajazz.org

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A master of Brazilian choro musical tradition.

We are now open Tuesday-Sunday for dinner. Stop by for an amazing farm to table dining experience! Wed Mar 20

Sam Levin

New York-based Singer-Songwriter $10 adv./$12 door seated -<21 w/parent 8:30PM Fri Mar 22

Red Dog Ash w/Wildcat Mountain Rustlers Amazing Bluegrass from California $12 adv./$15 door Dance – ages 21+ 9PM

Sat Mar 23

Foreverland Powerhouse Tribute to the King of Pop

$17 adv./$20 door Dance – ages 21+ 9PM Sun Mar 24

An Evening with Steve Poltz Rockin’ countrified folk slices

of sardonic Americana $20 adv./$25 door seated - <21 w/parent 7:30PM Thu Mar 28

Robbie Fulks Singer, Recording artist, instrumentalist,

composer and songwriter $15 adv./$15 door seated - <21 w/parent 8:30PM Fri Mar 29 Sat Mar 30 Fri Apr 5 Sat Apr 6

Money Powerhouse Pink Floyd Tribute Band

WED MISSION ST. BBQ 1618 Mission St, Santa Cruz

3/20

Little Jonny Lawton Free 6p

MOE’S ALLEY 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz MOTIV 1209 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

SCMF 9:30p

99 BOTTLES 110 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz

Trivia 8p

PARADISE BEACH 215 Esplanade, Capitola

Alex Lucero 6-9p

The Baytals 8:30p

Ray Stevens & RS2 Solid Sound 8:30p

Variety Show w/ Toby Gray 6:30p

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Frank Barter w/Matt Jaffe A Night of Americana, Rock n Roll, Folk, and

Mabrak w/Emmanuel Selassie Roots Reggae Music Live and Direct Norman Baker Americana, Alt Country, Roots, Folk, Alt Blues,

Singer/Songwriter… $10 adv./$12 door seated - <21 w/parent 8:30PM COMIN G RIGH T U P

Thu, Apr 25 Fri, Apr 26 Sat, Apr 27 Sun, Apr 28

Burnin’ Vernon The Big Jangle – Tom Petty Tribute The Sun Kings - Beatles Tribute The Sun Kings - Special Live Performance of the White Album

Tickets Now Online at flynnscabaret.com

Rockin'Church Service Every Sunday ELEVATION at 10am-11:15am

Queer Bingo $5/Card 4p

Erin Avila 6-9p Comedy Free 8p

Acoustic Reggae Jam 6:30p

Aloha Friday 6:30p

Featured Acts 6:30p

The Human Juke Box 6p

Open Mic 6p

The 2019 Nexties $25 6p

Tim Bluhm The new album is coming March 29

Mdou Moctar w/Marisa Anderson West African music

Dolce Musica 2-5p

Open Mic Free 8-11p ‘Geeks Who Drink’ Trivia Night 8p

Billy Martini 7:30p

1011 PACIFIC AVE. SANTA CRUZ 831-429-4135 Thursday, March 21 • Ages 16+

ELI YOUNG BAND Thursday, March 21 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

PROXIMA PARADA • GENE EVARO JR. Friday, March 22 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

FLEETMAC WOOD

Saturday, March 23 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

SUSTO & THE SOFT WHITE SIXTIES Sunday, March 24 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

MORGAN JAMES

3/26

Blue Mechanics Free 6p

The Takeover, Hip Hop w/ DJ Marc 9:30p

THE RED 200 Locust St, Santa Cruz

De Tierra Caliente 7:30p

$10 adv./$12 door Dance – ages 21+ 9PM Mon Apr 22

Mat Masih 2-5p Open Mic Free, 4-7p Dead Conduit, Novarose The Mandy Kitchell Free 9p Band Free 9p

POET & PATRIOT 320 E. Cedar St, Santa Cruz

David Holodiloff Band An evening of high-energy quality acoustic

TUE

Alex Lucero & Ryan Price Free 10p

THE SAND BAR 211 Esplanade, Capitola

Elie Mabanza and Friends Stories in song of roots in Africa

3/25

Aki Kumar & Little Jonny Lawton Free 6p

Taco Trivia Tuesday w/ Hive Mind 6:30p

Live DJ

Glory A unique tribute band with a feminine twist

MON

Rasta Cruz Reggae Party 9:30p

Live DJ

some Funk $12 adv./$15 door Dance – ages 21+ 9PM Sar Apr 20

Webb Wilder $15/$20 3p

First & Third Celtic Jam

Jesse Daniel w/Pat Reedy Outlaw Country at its best…

3/24

Brazilian Carnaval w/ Gabriel O Pensador $40 8p

Comedy Night 9p

Scott Capurro Comic, Actor, Author, Raconteur

SUN

Coyote Slim Free 6p

ROSIE MCCANN’S 1220 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz

$16 adv./$20 door Dance – ages 21+ 7PM Fri Apr 19

3/23

Gil de Leon Trio Free 6p

$10 adv./$12 door Dance – ages 21+ 9PM

Vintage Point w/Area 52 Rock n Roll/Dance Music from Santa Cruz

$10 adv./$12 door seated - <21 w/parent 7PM Tue Apr 16

Jesse Daniel, Jay Blac Uhuro, Onesty, King Lingo, Jake Houston Schascha $26/$30 9p $10/$15 8p Libation Lab w/ Brandon Beach King Wizard & Chief 9:30p Transcend 9:30p

SAT

RIO THEATRE 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz

$12 adv./$15 door Dance – ages 21+ 9PM Sun Apr 14

3/22

Lloyd Whitley Free 6p

$12 adv./$15 door Dance – ages 21+ 9PM

Grateful Bluegrass Boys Classic Rock through a Bluegrass lens

$12 adv./$15 door Dance – ages 21+ 9PM Sat Apr 13

FRI

THE REEF 120 Union St, Santa Cruz

entertainment $10 adv./$12 door seated - <21 w/parent 8:30PM Fri Apr 12

3/21

Broken Shades Free 6-8p

NEW BOHEMIA BREWERY 1030 41st Ave, Santa Cruz

Presented by Flynn’s and (((Folk YEAH!))) $18 adv./$20 door Dance – ages 21+ 8PM Thu Apr 11

THU

$12 adv./$15 door Dance – ages 21+ 9PM

$20 adv./$25 door seated - ages 21+ 9PM Sun Apr 7

LIVE MUSIC

plus Chelsea Coleman

Tuesday, March 26 • In the Atrium • Ages 16+

KOFFIN KATS

Mar 29 House Of Floyd (Ages 16+) Apr 4 Space Jesus/ Buku (Ages 16+) Apr 9 Dermot Kennedy (Ages 16+) Apr 11 Flosstradamus (Ages 18+) Apr 12 Hannibal Buress (Ages 16+) Apr 17 Parcels (Ages 16+) Apr 19 SOB X RBE (Ages 16+) Apr 24 Tech N9ne/ Krizz Kaliko (Ages 16+) Apr 25 Party Favor/ Wuki (Ages 16+) Apr 26 Shallou/ Slow Magic (Ages 16+) Apr 30 Devin Dawson (Ages 16+) May 1 Knocked Loose (Ages 16+) May 3 Pegboard Nerds (Ages 18+) May 4 Chromeo (DJ Set) (Ages 16+) May 7 Betty Who (Ages 16+) May 8 Robin Trower/ Katy Guillen (Ages 16+) May 10 Dance Gavin Dance (Ages 16+) May 16 Jai Wolf (Ages 16+) May 23 Hieroglyphics (Ages 16+) May 24 The Frights (Ages 16+) Jun 4 Dizzy Wright/ Demrick (Ages 16+) Nov 14 Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque (Ages 21+) Unless otherwise noted, all shows are dance shows with limited seating.

Tickets subject to city tax & service charge by phone 877-987-6487 & online

www.catalystclub.com

Tuesday Trivia Night 6:30p Ryan Bingham $30-$42 8p

Trivia 7:30p Jesse Sabala 7p

Live Again 7:30p

LIVE MUSIC WED

3/20

THU

3/21

FRI

3/22

SAT

3/23

SANDERLINGS 1 Seascape Resort, Aptos

Gypsy Mountain Drifters Tammi & Yuji 7:30p 7:30p

SEABRIGHT BREWERY 519 Seabright, Santa Cruz

Sasha’s Money Don McCaslin & the Amazing Jazz Geezers 6-10p

Beach Cowboy Band 8-11:30p

The Joint Chiefs 8-11:30p

SHADOWBROOK 1750 Wharf Rd, Capitola

Ken Constable 6:30-9:30p

Joe Ferrara 6:30-9:30p

Claudio Melega 7-10p

Cement Ship Free 6-9p

3/24

MON

3/25

TUE

3/26

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ev Patel is having a moment. The AngloIndian actor, who stars in two new movies out this month, is quietly polishing his craft and his reputation with each new role. From the teenage hero of Slumdog Millionaire to the eager-toplease young proprietor of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel to the adopted orphan searching for his roots in last year’s Oscar-nominated Lion, he’s proving himself equal to each new challenge. Case in point: Patel’s solid,

commanding turn in The Wedding Guest. Beneath this misleadingly benign title, filmmaker Michael Winterbottom fashions a thriller of skullduggery and deceit that stretches across the churning urban streets and vast, sun-baked rural landscapes of Pakistan and India. Through it all strides Patel’s mysterious protagonist, a soldier of fortune who finds himself on the wrong end of an increasingly bad deal. Patel’s character Jay could only be considered a “hero” in the Sergio

Leone sense—a solitary man with no name (“Jay,” of course, is an alias), who nevertheless sticks to an inner moral code if circumstances push him far enough. We know they will from the very first scene, when English-speaking Jay lands in Pakistan, rents a car, buys two guns, and hits the road. Soon, he has slipped past an armed guard into a posh residence in the middle of the night and abducted a terrified young woman, Samira (Radhika Apte), on the eve of her wedding. Every action he takes is

completely professional—when the first of many setbacks occurs, he even gives her the choice of going home to her family or staying with him one more day to follow an alternate plan. “I don't want to be married,” she tells him. All sorts of questions arise. Clearly, Jay and Samira don’t know each other, so who hired him, and why? Could Samira herself have had anything to do with helping arrange her own “escape?” Do they dare to trust each other? The movie is like a travelogue of Pakistan and India. City streets throng with people hustling along on foot, bicycles or motorbikes, street vendors crying their wares, dilapidated cars and buses, pop-up market stalls, and animals of every description. The vastness of it all becomes a character in itself—the perfect place, as Samira observes, for a person to get lost forever. Unfortunately, Winterbottom is not as adept at exploring the inner terrain of his characters. We never learn any more about Jay than we see in those first few scenes. He’s an archetype of the dangerous man with no past. Patel is skilled enough to convey checked emotions roiling beneath his stony surface; profound events affect him, but Winterbottom never gives him a chance to express them. He’s just as much a mystery at the film’s end as he was at the beginning. Similarly, Samira is glad enough to be liberated from an arranged marriage in a country from which she emigrated at age 12. But that’s all we find out about her—not her relationship to her parents, her family or her betrothed, nor what it means to her personally to risk everything to be free of them. It’s as if Winterbottom sketched in his characters and premise, and then started filming before he’d properly developed them. Still, Patel’s uncompromising presence gives the movie its backbone. It’s too bad he wasn't given more of a part to play. THE WEDDING GUEST **1/2 (out of four) With Dev Patel and Radhika Apte. Written and directed by Michael Winterbottom. An IFC Films release. Rated R. 97 minutes.

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FILM NEW RELEASES BIRDS OF PASSAGE Colombian directors Ciro Guerra and Cristina Gallego follow up 2015’s Embrace of the Serpent—which won Colombia its first Academy Award nomination for Foreign Language Film—with another story that spans decades. This time, they take the drug-cartel film, which is so overdone these days that it’s been reduced to a series of clichés, and attempt to reinvent it with some meaning by adding the epic quality of Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese’s gangster films, while focusing the story on a native Wyuu family’s rise and fall in the earliest days of the drug trade. Starring Carmiña Martínez, Natalia Reyes and José Acosta. 125 minutes. (SP)

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GIANT LITTLE ONES In case Eighth Grade, Mid-90s and Lady Bird didn’t give you enough of a reminder that growing up sucks, here’s another dose of petty bullying, hormonal acting out and other pubescent challenges, with just enough upbeat mumblecore at the end of the trailer to make you feel like somehow it’s all gonna be okay. Written and directed by Keith Behrman. Starring Maria Bello, Taylor Hickson and Lyle MacLachlan. (R) 93 minutes. (SP)

GLORIA BELL Chilean director Sebastian Lelio remakes his celebrated 2013 film Gloria, about the love life of a 58-yearold divorcee, for an American audience. It seems like the kind of showcase for their talents that actors wait their whole lives for— and most never get—but Julianne Moore (who, it should be noted, is actually 58) is winning universal acclaim for taking the opportunity and running with it. And you know Laura Branigan is praying for a sequel! Keep that sweet, sweet trailer money coming! Co-starring John Turturro, Sean Astin and Michael Cera. (R) 102 minutes. (SP) US Yeah, a lot of people in Santa Cruz would probably go see this horror movie from writer-director

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(I hope for your sake it wasn’t the god-awful horror movie Apollo 18, about a moon mission that never actually happened.) Or maybe it was The Last Steps, the 2016 documentary about Apollo 17. It could definitely have been First Man, last year’s Neil Armstrong biopic starring Ryan Gosling that worked its way up to the Apollo 11 mission. It’s hard to keep all these Apollos and the movies about them straight, but this documentary is a brand-new look at the 1969 mission that first got us to the moon, and it’s been pieced together entirely out of archival footage (some of it never before seen), with no narration or talkinghead interviews. Its unusual approach won it the Special Jury Award for Editing at Cannes last month. (G) 93 minutes. (SP) CAPTAIN MARVEL Expert script-flippage gives texture to the heartfelt female empowerment message within Captain Marvel. Brie Larson’s appealing underplaying of the title character sells this material, which isn’t the freshest. Despite some starchy Louisiana heartland sequences, this is an effective fantasy of power used with grace and without arrogance, featuring a constantly underestimated figure rising up again after being knocked down. Fully charged up and blazing in the heavens, this Captain Marvel is as fine an embodiment of the Superman figure as there has been in the movies. Hopefully, six weeks from now in Avengers: Endgame, this flying light goddess is going to barbecue Thanos and his conservative austerity program. (PG-13) 123 minutes. (RvB) CAPTIVE STATE Ever wonder what an alien occupation of Earth might be like? Do the words “relaxing” and “positively delightful” come to mind? Well, then you’re totally wrong, according to the gritty new sci-fi film Captive State. No, the world of this science-fiction crime thriller— in which humans have endured 10 years of rule under hostile aliens— is one of fascist crackdowns and the complete disregard for due

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movie, and discovers this freaky lady checks all those boxes. She doesn’t, though, and before you know it, Greta begins to act creepy and obsessive. Director Neil Jordan may be best known for The Crying Game, but he’s done some wild genre stuff in the past, like The Company of Wolves and In Dreams (let’s not talk about Interview with the Vampire), so expect some surprises in this suspense thriller. Co-starring Colm Feore and Stephen Rea. (R) 98 minutes. (SP) NEVER LOOK AWAY Nominated for this year's Foreign Language Oscar, this is an often striking portrait of art, politics, and life in collision, from German filmmaker Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (The Lives Of Others). This film doesn't quite have the same powerful impact; its three-plus hour running time gives Von Donnersmarck plenty of room to tell his story, but the narrative loses tension in the midsection. Still, the journey of its protagonist (inspired by the life of real-life artist Gerhard Richter, a Berlin youth who survives the Nazis, personal tragedy, political upheaval, and the Communist regime that succeeds the Third Reich to find himself as an artist, remains compelling. Von Donnersmarck portrays art, society and youth itself in transition between stale and modern, repression and freedom, past and future. (R) 189 minutes. In German with English subtitles. (LJ) THE WEDDING GUEST Reviewed this issue. (R) 97 minutes. (SP) WONDER PARK In this computeranimated family film, a 10-year-old girl discovers that the imaginary amusement park she dreamt up while playing as a young child is actually real, and she has to join up with some talking animals to save it. Perhaps the craziest thing about this premise is that she seems more impressed by the existence of the park than by the fact that animals can talk? Featuring the voices of Brianna Denski, Matthew Broderick, Kenan Thompson, and Jennifer Garner. (PG) 85 minutes. (SP)

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ack O’Neill Restaurant is the smart new name for the ocean-view restaurant of the retro Dream Inn, and the new menu sparkles almost as much as the sun on the waves of Steamer Lane right outside the dining room. Menu items, too, announce a tighter link to the local region and purveyors: Mavericks Meatballs, Lighthouse Salad, Corralitos Sausage Sampler. Branding does a lot to set a tone in the inviting room with wraparound views of the beach,

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imi Cardarelli and his wife Lindsay Blaz bought Top A Lot in 2012 with the help of Cardarelli’s brother Steve. For them, it was a welcome relief from restaurant life. Cardarelli has decades of experience in the restaurant industry, having formerly worked at Tiny’s (now IHOP) in Capitola, and the Red Apple Cafe in Watsonville. He says opening Top A Lot was a step toward retirement, where he can now employ students and young people and work when he likes. That is, when he’s not playing guitar, singing or yelling in the local heavy metal band Rumble Steelskin.

Are people surprised when they find out you own a yogurt store? JIM CARDARELLI: Yeah, I also have a Harley that’s usually parked out front. Most people think I own a motorcycle shop or something—but I’m not qualified for that. Back in the ’90s I was actually homeless for two and a half years. I went to jail and got out and stayed sober. I lived in a Sober Living Environment (SLE) and worked. I saved up and now own a business here. A lot of the guys

that work at the jail come here and they’re like “Hey Jimi!” because I used to work in the kitchen there.

Why a yogurt shop? Did you ever think about a restaurant? We were looking for a place to buy that was affordable, and we used to come here a lot when Jerry Zanzinger owned it. Everything that we could afford then in restaurants was screwed up—there was either no business or the place needed a complete facelift and extra work. I left a note for [Zanzinger] at the time, and he called me and we bought it. We have kept everything the same since.

Do you get any weird flavor suggestions? We’ve gotten bacon-maple donut, mango chili, and hibiscus lime. I’ll also try something weird once in a while and end up throwing half of it away. Like cucumber. Lots of times we will think of flavors from our childhood and we will make a flavor, like Mexican chocolate. topalot.com, 426-1375.

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SALMON RELEASE Friends came to my house for a potluck recently bearing Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon. It was so good I had to find out more about it. Imported from New Zealand by the local Santa Cruz Fish Company, it’s the first farmed salmon to get the best choice in sustainability by Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program. Mt. Cook’s salmon comes from free-flowing, pure glacial water in New Zealand’s Southern Alps— ideal growing conditions to raise freshwater king salmon. You can find it at the Summit Store and many local restaurants.

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Here we are at the beginning of a new season (spring), a new sign (Aries), planets (Mars, Mercury, Uranus) and a new element (fire). Spring is the beginning of a new spiritual year— on a higher level than last year. The seasons pass through cycles of dark and then of light. Here we stand, emerging out of the darkness of winter, into the spring’s fiery light. Humanity, being part of this Earth, is made of elements (fire, Earth, air, water). And humanity—a universe in miniature, possessing the same secret (occult) springs of life—also passes though the same cycles of light and darkness. When the creative life forces are ablaze (when spring arrives), there is also a blaze within us. Often we ask, “Who are we, and what is our task?” The answer is, “We are the world disciple, the Fourth Creative Hierarchy. Our task is Ray 4—to bring harmony out of conflict and chaos.” Aries,

along with the Forces of Restoration, Mars, Mercury (Archangel Raphael) and Uranus, helps humanity in this endeavor to “make all things new” again. Everywhere we look, there is a golden hue of green blossoming. Over the months of spring we see multiple shades of green (Ray 3). It is a joyful season. When spring arrives, the fires of Aries are to burn away the old nature (winter), so that new life can be released. The growth of the plants is like Aries pushing outward for expression, pouring itself out into life, creating, initiating, beginning, always at the beginning of things. And so, we remember the words from Frank Herbert’s Dune on beginnings: “A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are (always) correct.”

ARIES Mar21–Apr20

LIBRA Sep23–Oct22

The sign and time of Aries demands that things not come too easily. We need challenges, a contest, a test. We need to feel daring, and that life is an experiment where only the brave need participate. There needs to be a bit of opposition, something to defy, something to call forth one’s courage. If these aren’t in the air, then there’s no reason to be in the game of life. Aries understands the “chase.”

All Libras need social things—lots of people, relationships and intimates—to bring them out into the world, to be friends, to partner, to play, to travel, to talk with, and to share with them. The “other” is always Libra’s basic need. It is only with the other that Libra can reflect upon and understand the self. Libra is always learning how to be in relationship. Libra is intelligent, has a loving nature, attracts love, and learns how to create harmony out of all of life’s conflicts, chaos and vicissitudes.

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SCORPIO Oct23–Nov21 You have very artistic abilities, deep and refined. However, often you are unable to see them. You keep your abilities quite protected. It’s important to have a peaceful and harmonious environment that is beautiful. You often act like an old soul who is very young at heart. Be clear, direct and truthful when communicating. Relationships are really about communication. Begin to be the peacemaker. Warriors have the heart of peacefulness.

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec20 There’s lots of drama in your life, and in all lives around you. There are also sensual and romantic things around you. Art and music. All are needed, calling forth your creative self-expression. Your heart’s desires go hand in hand with your feelings. What you’re really displaying is kindness, compassion and warm-heartedness—a colorful and vibrant blend of things.

CAPRICORN Dec21–Jan20 Perhaps you’re thinking of your heritage, ancestry and lineages. And childhood times. The planets in the sky have precipitated down into wherever you are. Perhaps in your home and garden. Trying to secure themselves, and offer their seeds of wisdom in your heart, creating within you a sense of hope and stability. They call you to rest more, to relax, to know all’s well. Their sound is Om.

The essence of all your past experiences, relationships, learnings, and lifetimes, all taken together, constitutes your philosophy of life. As you review the past, including what you valued then and what you value now (childhood, parents, friends, lovers, places you’ve lived and traveled, what you have studied, all life events, etc.), you see how life educated you, offered you vision, long journeys, and spiritual realities. These days, you have the mind of a priest, a judge, a journeyer, a professor, and a deep transformative mystery.

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PISCES Feb19–Mar20

There may be a sense of losing one’s direction or boundaries, a sense of self-sacrifice in order to blend with others, forming contact and connection. There’s a sense of something disappearing or dying. Not physical death, but perhaps the death of limitations that leads to new growth, transformation, regeneration, rebirth of the self, or of a relationship. The changes may be creating a crisis. This will pass. You’re the phoenix.

Your environments are to reflect color, calm, beauty, order and organization. Memories occur of early childhood experiences. We realize that families and relationships are given to us so that we may learn how to help and care for each other, develop compassion and strength, and recognize forgiveness. All our relationships have this as a purpose. We remember our family, our early lives. We are grateful, always and forever.

You have many ideas and talents, and are curious with a very intelligent mind. You seek community through family, siblings, friends, short journeys, writing and communication. There is a need to assess what your values are (people, events, resources, things, etc.), and to communicate your gratitude with those who love and care for you. There will be a lot of moving about in your life. Stabilize each day with prayers of gratitude

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000302 The following Individual is doing business as SHELTON PAINTING. 4241 STARBOARD CT., SOQUEL, CA 95073. County of Santa Cruz. BRYAN CHRISTOPHER SHELTON. 3912 PORTOLA DRIVE #211, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: BRYAN CHRISTOPHER SHELTON 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 Feb. 14, 2019. Feb 27, Mar. 6, 13 & 20.

CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ.PETITION OF ERIN LEE BLACKWOLF CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.19CV00450. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner ERIN LEE BLACKWOLF has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: ERIN LEE BLACKWOLF to: ARRIN LEE BLACKWOLF. 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 April 5, 2019 at 8:30 am, in Department 10 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: Feb. 8, 2019. Paul P. Burdick, Judge of the Superior Court. Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13, & 20.

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 April 2, 2019 at 8:30 am, in Department 10 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: Feb 14, 2019. Paul P. Burdick, Judge of the Superior Court. Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13, & 20.

CA 95062. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: SEAN KEENAN 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 Feb 19, 2019. Feb 27, Mar. 6, 13 & 20.

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: Feb. 21, 2019. Paul P. Burdick, Judge of the Superior Court. Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13, & 20.

Santa Cruz County, on Feb. 27,2019. Mar. 6, 13, 20, & 27. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000409 The following Joint Venture is doing business as SANTA CRUZ SURGERY CENTER. 3003 PAUL SWEET ROAD, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065. County of Santa Cruz. DIGNITY HEALTH, 185 BERRY STREET SUITE 300, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107 ALT # 292448 & SANTA CRUZ SURGERY CENTER INVESTORS, INC., 3003 PAUL SWEET ROAD, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065, ALT# 1623048. This business is conducted by a Joint Venture signed: MEREDITH NOHRDEN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 9/1/1988. ORIGINAL FBN # 2014-0000154. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Feb. 28, 2019. March 6, 13, 20, & 27.

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 April 15, 2019 at 8:30am, 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: Feb. 27, 2019. Paul P. Burdick, Judge of the Superior Court. Mar.6, 13, 20, & 27.

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 April 12, 2019 at 8:30 am, in Department 10 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: Feb. 26, 2019. Paul P. Burdick, Judge of the Superior Court. Mar. 6, 13, 20, & 27.

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CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ.PETITION OF HEIDI MARIE WAGNER HOSEA CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.19CV00509. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner HEIDI MARIE WAGNER HOSEA has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: HEIDI MARIE WAGNER HOSEA to: HEIDI MARIE WAGNER. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000323 The following Individual is doing business as FULL STEAM DUMPLING. 147 COATES DR., APTOS, CA 95003. County of Santa Cruz. ANDY HUYNH. 147 COATES DR., APTOS, CA 95003. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: ANDY HUYNH 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 Feb. 19, 2019. Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13 & 20. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000321 The following Married Couple is doing business as BATTLE MOUNTAIN EXCAVATION. 625 ICE CREAM GRADE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. STEPHANIE L. JESSEN & DARYL WILLIAM JESSEN. 625 ICE CREAM GRADE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. This business is conducted by a Married Couple signed: STEPHANIE L. JESSEN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 4/15/1987. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Feb 19, 2019. Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13, & 20. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000326 The following Individual is doing business as MOOSICAL DJ SERVICES. 1730 15TH AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. SEAN KEENAN. 1730 15TH AVE., SANTA CRUZ,

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ.PETITION OF JENNIFER CHAPLIN CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.19CV00573. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner JENNIFER CHAPLIN has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: QUINN SKYLER NICHOLSON to: QUINN HAZEL CHAPLIN. 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 April 8, 2019 at 8:30 am, in Department 10 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018-0000350 The following Individual is doing business as OSGOOD EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. 265 KINGS HIGHWAY, BOULDER CREEK, CA 95006. County of Santa Cruz. JOHN TUCKER OSGOOD. 265 KINGS HIGHWAY, BOULDER CREEK, CA 95006. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: JOHN TUCKER OSGOOD. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 9/5/2008. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Feb. 20, 2019. Mar. 6, 13, 20, & 27.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000134. The following Copartnership is doing business as MID COAST REALTY. 110 SEA TERRACE WAY, APTOS, CA 95003. County of Santa Cruz. GUY BERNARD CHANDA. 110 SEA TERRACE WAY, APTOS, CA 95003 & DARRYL DAVID KENYON. 7523 FAWN COURT, CARMEL, CA 93923. This business is conducted by a Copartnership signed: DARRYL DAVID KENYON. 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 January 18, 2019. Mar. 6, 13, 20, & 27.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000401 The following Individual is doingbusiness as ABLYSS STUDIOS. 815 ALMAR AVENUE, SUITE K, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. Countyof Santa Cruz. ANDREW FEHLMAN. 3050 COAST ROAD, SANTA CRUZ, CA95060. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: ANDREW FEHLMAN Theregistrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOTAPPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ.PETITION OF KEFFI BELL CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.19CV00654. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner KEFFI BELL has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: KEFFI BELL to: ANASUYA KEFFI BELL. 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

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ.PETITION OF CARINA ALONDRA MOYA CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.19CV00640. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner CARINA ALONDRA MOYA has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: ALEXA MOYA MENDOZA to: ALEXA MOYA ORTIZ. 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

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ.PETITION OF PHILIP ROGER GAUSS-OAKES CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.19CV00618. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner PHILIP ROGER GAUSS-OAKES has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: PHILIP ROGER GAUSS-OAKES to: PHILIP MARC HAMILTON GAUSS. 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

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CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ.PETITION OF GERALD CRAIG VALENTA CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.19CV00505. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner GERALD CRAIG VALENTA has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: GERALD CRAIG VALENTA to: KYLE JACOB CROW. 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 April 5, 2019 at 8:30 am, in Department 10 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: Feb. 14, 2019. Paul P. Burdick, Judge of the Superior Court. Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13, & 20.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000346 The following Individual is doing business as COASTAL BUDS CO. 320 BRONCO ROAD, SOQUEL, CA 95073. County of Santa Cruz. GUSTAVO MONROY. 320 BRONCO ROAD, SOQUEL, CA 95073. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: GUSTAVO MONROY 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 Feb. 20, 2019. Feb. 27, Mar. 6, 13, & 20.

REFILING OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE WITH CHANGE NO. 20190000284 The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as SHALE CANYON WINES. 32930 SYCAMORE FLATS RD., GREENFIELD, CA 95006. County of Monterey. SHALE CANYON WINERY, LLC. 600 BRIAR DRIVE, BOULDER CREEK, CA 95006. AI# 21410049. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company signed: KEITH PRADER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 7/31/2008. Original FBN number: 2014-0000459. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on February 11, 2019. Mar. 6, 13, 20, & 27.

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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 April 11, 2019 at 8:30 am, in Department 10 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: Feb. 25, 2019. Paul P. Burdick, Judge of the Superior Court. Mar. 6, 13, 20 & 27.

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 April 8, 2019 at 8:30 am, in Department 10 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: Feb. 20, 2019. Paul P. Burdick, Judge of the Superior Court. Mar. 6, 13, 20 & 27.

Individual signed: CONNIE GODINEZ EELLS. 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 Mar. 5, 2019. Mar. 13, 20, 27, & Apr. 3.

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 April 22, 2019 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: March 7, 2019. Paul P. Burdick, Judge of the Superior Court. Mar. 20, 7, Apr. 3, & 10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000481 The following Individual is doing business as CAMARA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING. 613 OLD SAN JOSE ROAD, SOQUEL, CA 95073. County of Santa Cruz. KELLI MARIE CAMARA LASHER. 613 OLD SAN JOSE ROAD, SOQUEL, CA 95073. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: KELLI MARIE CAMARA LASHER. 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 March 8, 2019. Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3, & 10.

CRUZ.PETITION OF JOSE RAMON ALVAREZ MELENDEZ CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.19CV00815. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner JOSE RAMON ALVAREZ MELENDEZ has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: JOSE RAMON ALVAREZ MELENDEZ to: JOSE RAMON ALVAREZ. 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 April 29, 2019 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: Mar. 13, 2019. Paul P. Burdick, Judge of the Superior Court. Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3, & 10.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000390 The following Individual is doing business as GIGHUB. 214 PLYMOUTH STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. NICHOLAS LAWRENCE LEONE. 214 PLYMOUTH STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: NICHOLAS LAWRENCE LEONE 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 Feb. 25, 2019. Mar. 6, 13, 20, & 27.

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ.PETITION OF CASEY DEAN SPROUSE CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.19CV00564. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner CASEY DEAN SPROUSE has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: CASEY DEAN SPROUSE to: CASEY DEAN DAKESSIAN. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000111 The following Married Couple is doing business as AWEAR WARES, SIRUS WARES. 15210 UPPER ELLEN ROAD, LOS GATOS, CA 95033. County of Santa Cruz. CAROLINE BLISS-ISBERG & CLIFFORD A. ISBERG. 15210 UPPER ELLEN ROAD, LOS GATOS, CA 95033. This business is conducted by a Married Couple signed: CAROLINE BLISS-ISBERG. 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 Jan. 15, 2019. Mar. 13, 20, 27, & Apr. 3. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000293 The following Individual is doing business as BODHI TREE. 1128 PACIFIC AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060. County of Santa Cruz. NGUDUP DORJEE LAMA. 1 HELVIC AVE., APT. B, MONTEREY, CA 93940. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: NGUDUP DORJEE LAMA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is 2/12/2019. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on Feb. 12, 2019. Mar. 13, 20, 27, & Apr. 3. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000447 The following Individual is doing business as REALTOR IN YOUR CORNER. 3909 TERRA LANE, SOQUEL, CA 95073. County of Santa Cruz. CONNIE GODINEZ EELLS. 3909 TERRA LANE, SOQUEL, CA 95073. This business is conducted by an

REFILING OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000446 The following Corporation is doing business as VISION ELECTRIC. 3031 BUCKINGHAM LANE, SANTACRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. JAKE GOOCH ELECTRIC, INC. 3031 BUCKINGHAM LANE, SANTACRUZ, CA 95062. AI# 4225664. This business is conducted by a Corporation signed: ASHLEY GOOCH. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on NOT APPLICABLE. Original FBN number: 2015-0000281. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on March 5, 2019. Mar. 13, 20, 27, & Apr. 3. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000282 The following Individual is doing business as RUBY JOHN VOCAL ARTS. 4281 FAIRWAY DRIVE, SOQUEL, CA 95073. County of Santa Cruz. RUBY JOHN COOK. 4281 FAIRWAY DRIVE, SOQUEL, CA 95073. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: RUBY JOHN COOK. 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 Feb. 11, 2019. March 13, 20, 27, & Apr. 3. CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ.PETITION OF SARAH BANASZAK CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO.19CV00763. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner SARAH BANASZAK has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing the applicants name from: SARAH BANASZAK to: SARAH MARIPOSA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000459 The following Individual is doing business as FLOWERS CENTER. 2752 TROUT GULCH ROAD, APTOS, CA 95003. County of Santa Cruz. CATHERINE ANN FLOWERS. 2752 TROUT GULCH ROAD, APTOS, CA 95003. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: CATHERINE ANN FLOWERS. 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 March 6, 2019. Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 2, & 10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000484 The following Individual is doing business as SOUL TRIBE REVOLUTION. 2228 MATTISON AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. LARA CONVERY. 2228 MATTISON AVE., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: LARA CONVERY. 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 March 8, 2019. Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3, & 10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019-0000442 The following Individual is doing business as SPD. 56 MARANATHA DR., WATSONVILLE, CA 95076. County of Santa Cruz. LEE ANTHONY PARSON. 56 MARANATHA DR., WATSONVILLE, CA 95076. This business is conducted by an Individual signed: LEE ANTHONY PARSON. 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 March 4, 2019. Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3, & 10. REFILING OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT WITH CHANGE 2019-0000508 The following Married Couple is doing business as R & G CLEANING SOLUTIONS. 4622 WEST WALNUT STREET APT A, SOQUEL, CA 95073. County of Santa Cruz. ANA ANGELINA GUARDIAN ROCHA & CORNELIO RIVERA GARCIA. 4622 WEST WALNUT STREET APT A, SOQUEL, CA 95073. This business is conducted by a Married Couple signed: CORNELIO GARCIA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 4/15/2011. Original FBN number: 2018-0000205. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on March 13, 2019. Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3, & 10. CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA

REFILING OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT WITH CHANGE 2019-0000512 The following Married Couple is doing business as AMORY BODY ARTS. 1720 BROMMER ST., SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. County of Santa Cruz. SHELBY NICHOLE RICHINS & ADAM DAYLON RICHINS. 1630 MERRILL ST. #604, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062. This business is conducted by a Married Couple signed: ADAM RICHINS. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 10/1/2016. Original FBN number: 2016-0001437. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on March 13, 2019. Mar. 20, 27, Apr. 3, & 10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE

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What do you folks like to cook? JOHN:“I do most of the cooking though she is a good cook and comes from a family of award-winning restaurateurs. I do a lot of broiling and steamed vegetables while Lucille will add one of her creative salads.” LUCILLE:“Shopper’s avocados are always ripe. I’ll use them in salads in various combinations with tomatoes, pears, red peppers, grapefruit, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sprouts and more.” JOHN:“My focus is Shopper’s organic produce. Someone’s always rotating in fresh items.” LUCILLE:“We also get all our meat and seafood here, and the butchers are wonderful.”

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