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just say there is an easy solution moving forward: bring your own cup.
Some of the benefits of bringing your own reusable container: H Your drink stays hot for hours instead of a few minutes. H Most coffee shops give you a $.10 discount for bringing your own cup, and while that might not seem like much, it could pay back the cost of your insulated container in a matter of months, depending on the intensity of your coffee habit.
H T he main component in most coffee cup lids is polystyrene. Polystyrene is a known carcinogen and a neurotoxin that can leach out, especially when heated. Carcinogens absorbed into the body over time have been linked to cancer.
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Ask Your Representative Jimmy Panetta on his plans as our region's new congressman By NEIL PEARLBERG
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ongressman Jimmy Panetta never forgets an adage his Italian grandfather was fond of saying: “Give back to your community and country, which have given us so much.” These words were instilled in Panetta’s father, Leon Panetta, the former U.S. Secretary of Defense and director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and then passed down to him. The family motto is ringing truer than ever for the younger Panetta, who has just begun his new job representing California’s 20th Congressional District—a seat he won with 70.6 percent of the vote. Panetta continues a 40-year streak of Democrats holding the position. He follows now-retired Congressman Sam Farr, who served for
23 years, and, prior to that, his father, who held the seat for 17 years. A graduate of Carmel High School, Panetta served in the Navy reserves for nearly nine years and was awarded a bronze star while on active duty in Afghanistan in 2008. Before assuming his new role, he served as the deputy district attorney for the District Attorney’s office of Monterey County. The newly minted congressman spoke with Santa Cruz Waves in a phone interview from Washington D.C.
You’re following two longtime leaders— the retiring Sam Farr and your father, Leon Panetta. Does that result in added pressure for you? I was overwhelmed at first, but then I just became inspired to be filling
the huge shoes of Congressman Sam Farr and my father. As for their legacies, I look forward to continuing their accomplishments by tackling issues that need [attention].
How do you plan to navigate a Republican-led Congress and White House? Let me say I am honored to be here, and I am here because I have support from both the Republican and Democratic parties, and just like my election and campaign, the reason I got here is all about relationships—not just with my own party, but with the political party across the aisle from me. I am following in the footsteps of [Congressman] Sam Farr, who was in the minority for the majority of his 23 years in Congress, just like I am now. But he will tell you that
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his success stemmed from his relationships with Democrats and Republicans, and that is how you get things done.
What are your thoughts on the political climate that you are about to walk into? If President Trump continues to deny climate change [and continues to] try to privatize Medicare and Medicaid, solely repeal the Affordable Care Act, and build a wall and do nothing else on immigration, then we are no doubt going to fight him. However, [as of this conversation] he is the president-elect, and though we don’t know what he is actually going to do, we have an obligation to uphold the will of the voters— with step one being the old cliché of working together for the betterment of our country and community. Without question, I feel that we will go shoulderto-shoulder with him on issues that help our country and community and toe-to-toe with him [on what] we feel may do more harm than good.
Moving now to our backyard, this tri-county area boasts more specialty crops than any other single state. What are your plans for the No. 1 industry on the Central Coast? The agricultural industry is so successful because we have a labor force that comes in who is willing to contribute to our community and our country. So I am going to fight for immigration reform that keeps our borders secure, but there also [needs to be] a pathway to citizenship as well as a change in the visa process that makes our country stronger.
The crown jewel here is the Monterey Bay and its iconic coastline. What will you do to protect it? Congressman Farr was always focused on the protection of the oceans, especially the Monterey Bay, and without question I will be following suit. Growing up here, saltwater is in our blood, it’s something that is
innate and it becomes you. We are all responsible for safeguarding it for our kids, their kids, and future generations. I will always be crying out in Washington for its complete protection and conservancy. I will be tackling the rising sea levels—in the Monterey Bay [they are] forecasted to rise by 5 feet by the year 2100—as well as the removal of trash and plastics that litter our oceans, by putting together both national and local task forces to clean the world’s waters.
Lastly, Mr. Panetta, there have been very few surfers in Congress. Given the surfing culture here on the Central Coast, will you become one of them? One thing I realize in this job is that you have to exercise a great deal of patience, and if there is someone out there who is actually willing to be patient with me and get me up on a surfboard, I am all for it.
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JUSTINIANO ROXAS, a native of Santa Cruz County who died on March 10, 1875 at the age of 123.
“Nothing is known of the particular tribe to which he belonged, or of his early career, as he had lived beyond the recollection of the ‘oldest inhabitant,’” reads a caption written on an old copy of this lithograph. Photo: Courtesy of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
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Proposed walls, protested pipelines and presidential politics have all recently forced us to reconsider what it means to be American. Who is “American” and who deserves to be here? To which era of “greatness” are we trying to return? In California, where would we stop the rewinding hands of time: 1950s whitepicket fences? Pioneers and gold-rushers? Mexican rule? Spanish colonists? The Ohlone? Our country and county have always been a melting pot of cultures, even before white colonization. Contrary
to popular belief, in Santa Cruz County there was no single, homogenous group called “the Ohlone.” Rather, there were more than 50 distinct villages and tribes throughout the coastal Bay Area from San Francisco to Salinas, most with their own languages and customs. The greater Santa Cruz area contained the Awaswas and Mutsun territory (roughly Davenport to Aptos and Aptos to Watsonville, respectively). Those territories in turn contained many smaller groups or tribes: the Cotoni, Uypi, Mutsun, Aptos, Cajastac, and more. The Awaswas terri-
tory alone contained 37 different villages, many of which intermingled through marriage, ceremonial occasions, trade and war. The arrival of the Spanish in the late 1700s brought about the well-documented decimation of local populations (an estimated 90 percent died, mostly of European diseases but also from drastic dietary and lifestyle changes and unsanitary conditions). It also produced a radical mixing of cultures. Not only were all the indigenous people lumped together at the Santa Cruz Mission—where new
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REMEMBER WHEN ... ? families and groups formed—but they also intermarried with the Spanish (by choice or coercion). The Mexican takeover of California brought more immigrants looking for land and new lives. During Mexican secularization of the missions, the Ohlone were to receive land grants to repossess their ancestral land and rebuild their culture, but in reality most property was turned into Mexican-owned rancherias on which the native populations ended up working as vaqueros or farm workers. Many soldiers and ranchers (in both the Spanish and Mexican occupations) did not bring families with them and ended up further intermarrying with the locals. In 1848, California became a U.S. territory, the Gold Rush started, and California (Santa Cruz, included) was flooded with new immigrants and refugees. “The
THERE WERE MORE THAN 50 DISTINCT VILLAGES AND TRIBES THROUGHOUT THE COASTAL BAY AREA FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO SALINAS, MOST WITH THEIR OWN LANGUAGES AND CUSTOMS. rest,” it’s tempting to say, “is history." But whose history is it and where does it stop? For instance, California had been predominantly white for the past century-plus; now those of white ancestry are again the minority. At what point do we say “That was a great America, we need to return to that?” We don’t, we can’t. The thing about history
A An interview with Dr. Tsim Schneider, assistant professor of anthropology at UC Santa Cruz and citizen of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (Coast Miwok & Southern Pomo) How would you change or supplement the way California history is taught and viewed? We should teach both the negative impact that many colonial ventures had on Native people and the ways Native people circumvented those colonial influences, continuing to practice their cultural traditions and innovate new ones. Contrary to overused tales of cultural loss, assimilation, and village abandonment, California Indians could and did find ways to avoid the missions.
avoids equating cultural change with loss and emboldens the creative ways my ancestors maintained connections to each other and to the places and memories that sustained them. Anthropology, and archaeology especially, has a particularly fraught history in California, so being a Native person and an archaeologist I get to direct the conversation. But I also have to be mindful of the painful memories of my elders who fought to protect themselves, their rights, and the rights of their buried relatives.
What should people understand about modern California Native culture? It is particularly important that people understand Native people and communities still exist throughout California. We have not disappeared or gone extinct. To borrow from the title of a collection of poetry and art published by Heyday, “We’re still here and the dirt is still red!”
How can we go forward with tolerance and inclusion, learning to blend cultures in a positive way? I had some wonderful discussions with my class this fall and the students were well aware of the implications of a new administration based on misogyny, racism, hatred, violence, and intolerance toward ethnic, sexual, and religious difference. I think we often turn to our elders for wisdom in times of uncertainty, but we also need to be looking at the youth. If my class is any indication, I’m hopeful that youngsters have the fortitude to overcome the errors of outmoded rhetoric.
What is most important to you about preserving and promoting your culture? Advocating for a renewed understanding of California Indian history—one that
is that it may or may not be great, but it can never be done “again.” Instead of seeking to relive history we must learn from it: our country and county have proven time and again to be capable of growing, blending, morphing—and hopefully learning to progress—with every addition of new cultures and peoples.
MORE IN THE MIX he presence of the Spanish, Mexican, T Native American, and White American populations of Santa Cruz County is well documented, but there were many other contributors to our cultural mélange: H Chinese emigrated throughout the 1800s and worked in fishing, railroads and farming. H Croatians from the Konavle Valley inland from the Dalmation coast dominated apple farming in Pajaro Valley. H Danish were a sufficiently large population as to require their own church in Watsonville. The Struve Slough is named after a Danish family. H Italians dominated Santa Cruz fishing from 1800s onward and were also prominent in dairy and farming. H Irish were the largest foreign-born population in Pajaro Valley in the 1880s. H Some Portuguese worked in fishing; others became dominant in Santa Cruz County dairy farming.
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THE 14 YEAR OLD EVERYONE’S WATCHING AT MAVERICKS By NEAL KEARNEY
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urfing Mavericks when it’s pumping is one of surfing’s utmost challenges. The surfer goes up against freezing cold water, distracting crowds, the ever-present danger of a shark encounter … and, of course, widow-making waves that can leave them battered, bruised and gasping for air. Imagine the skill and courage it takes to put oneself over the ledge, deep in the bowl on a 30-foot wave. Now imagine someone mastering this rare ability years before they are old enough to obtain a driver’s license. It’s a small and illustrious crew that has done so, comprised of such legends as Jay Moriarity, Anthony Tashnick and Nic Lamb. Recently
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added to their ranks is Luca Padua, a 14-year-old charger from El Granada, Calif., who has been turning heads this season with his fearless approach to arguably the world’s most menacing wave.
Former Mavericks Invitational surfer Tim West, also from El Granada, noticed Padua’s drive when he was just 12 and started to mentor the young goofy-footer. “I told him to graduate from
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THE SAN LORENZO RIVER IS ONE OF THE CITY’S MOST CRUCIAL FRESH-WATER SOURCES, IS A PROTECTED NATURAL HABITAT, AND RUNS THROUGH THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN, AND YET THE AREA IS PLAGUED BY PUBLIC SAFETY PROBLEMS AND A TAINTED IMAGE. WITH THE HELP OF THE COASTAL WATERSHED COUNCIL, CAN SANTA CRUZ EMBRACE ITS RIVER? By JOEL HERSCH
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here was a time in Santa Cruz, well over 100 years ago, when the San Lorenzo River was the city’s crown jewel. Sports fishermen flocked from near and far to reel in huge salmon from the river’s flowing waters, annual “Venetian Water Carnivals” drew hundreds to behold an ornate boat procession, and local boys waged territory feuds over swimming holes on hot summer days. The river mouth garnered new fame when it became the site of the first surfing in the mainland United States—a milestone
achieved by the now legendary three Hawaiian princes in 1885. But the gleaming identity of the San Lorenzo and its place in the community changed dramatically years later, during the 1950s. Heavy flooding prompted major levee development, effectively walling off the waters, transforming the river from a popular attraction into what some think of today as a crimeridden back alley with a reputation for drug dealings, petty theft and nefarious activity. Over the past decade, the sense that the river has fallen to neglect has been exacerbated. But one
local group, the Coastal Watershed Council, has made it their mission to change all of that. In recent years, the environmental nonprofit has been working tirelessly to cultivate new bonds between the Santa Cruz community and the San Lorenzo River. Their efforts include handson educational fieldwork, waterquality monitoring, river-centric events, and data-driven analysis. The way they see it, Santa Cruz has lost sight of the many facets of value that the San Lorenzo River represents, and, as a result, an invaluable river resource has fallen by the proverbial wayside.
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“Our work is in reconnecting a healthy watershed to a vibrant community,” says Greg Pepping, executive director of the Coastal Watershed Council (CWC), from their office overlooking the Santa Cruz Harbor. “We want people to realize that the historical connections the community has had to the river are still there. The river is still an important part of our economy, our public health and our quality of life—it’s our drinking water supply; a key habitat— and [we want to] remind people of this so they’re aware of the river and want to care for it.” The San Lorenzo River has always been a critical source of fresh water—approximately 54 percent of the city’s water supply is sourced from the river’s surface. It’s also
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“IT’D GOTTEN TO A POINT WHERE PEOPLE WERE NOT COMING DOWN TO THE RIVER OUT OF FEAR OF BEING HARASSED OR WITNESSING ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR, AND IT WASN’T FAIR TO THE RESIDENTS—AND [THE RIVER] CERTAINLY WASN’T LIVING UP TO ITS POTENTIAL.” —DEPUTY CITY MANAGER SCOTT COLLINS
home to around 238 species of birds, as well as endangered fish including the tidewater goby, Coho salmon, and the threatened steelhead trout, according to the CWC. The river remains one of Santa Cruz’s most important resources and a key habitat, but its role as
central to the city’s character was swept away in the years following construction of the levee. Prior to the levee, when Santa Cruz celebrated the river, periodic but repeated flooding would throw the city’s development into a tailspin. “There would be boom and
bust, lots of prosperity, and then a big flood, one after the other,” Pepping says. “One of the biggest was during Christmas 1955—4 feet of river water on Pacific Avenue caused a big transition for the community.” Not long after, the Army Corps
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of Engineers straightened the river and constructed the embankment—which the paved, 4-mile San Lorenzo Riverwalk is laid on top of—to contain the inevitable floodwaters. City leaders began shifting away from cultivating Santa Cruz’s brand as a tourist destination and that vibrant association the community once had with the river was never fully restored. “That was a big shift away from connectivity,” Pepping says. “We’re physically cut off—visually, emotionally, and psychologically.” In an effort to change that, the CWC has built a coalition of local organizations to transform the overall perception people have of the river from blighted danger zone to vibrant resource. The CWC organized and hosted
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more than 60 events in 2016 with a variety of themes, each geared toward revitalizing the public’s interest and sense of stewardship. Last summer, a farm-to-table benefit dinner called “Meander” drew more than 100 patrons to San Lorenzo Park, a spoken word gathering called “Voices of the River” hosted a number of poets, and a more recent event had members of Santa Cruz Fly Fishermen teach people how to cast a line and pull in a fish. Throughout the fall, CWC also hosted regular water-quality monitoring excursions called “Citizen Science,” and organized invasive plant species removal parties dubbed “River Health Days.” “The idea has been to overwhelm the negativity with positivity and create a better picture for people
of just how important the river is for all of us,” Pepping says. “To some people, it’s an irrigation ditch, or just a flood-control channel, when it could be this great urban park.” Realizing that transformation will require overcoming many barriers. “It’d gotten to a point where people were not coming down to the river out of fear of being harassed or witnessing illegal behavior, and it wasn’t fair to the residents—and [the river] certainly wasn’t living up to its potential,” says Deputy City Manager Scott Collins. Collins says that the river’s increasingly negative reputation was being driven incrementally over the years by the presence of homeless encampments, used syringes turning up during watershed clean-
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LARSEN SAYS WAR ZONES TEND TO BE 90 PERCENT TOTAL BOREDOM AND 10 PERCENT ABJECT TERROR. THE PROBLEM IS YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THOSE TWO ARE ABOUT TO SWITCH.
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEVEE “WAS A BIG SHIFT AWAY FROM CONNECTIVITY. WE’RE PHYSICALLY CUT OFF— VISUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY.” —GREG PEPPING, COASTAL WATERSHED COUNCIL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ups, drug dealings, and occasional violent crimes. In August 2016, a transient couple was arrested after getting into an altercation with a 24-yearold man on the San Lorenzo River levee and then shooting him to death, which galvanized the community and city into action. The following month, in September, a 45-year-old woman’s body was found on the north end of
the river levee, where the investigation led officers to believe she perished from a drug overdose. Previously, in February 2016, four men were arrested by undercover police officers after selling them heroin and methamphetamine in San Lorenzo Park. The criminal activity and drug issues were causing public concern to reach a boiling point, ultimately prompting officials to
make new commitments to improve the river levee, focusing primarily on public safety. In November, the city allocated $230,000 for the San Lorenzo River levee, which includes funding for new security cameras, new lighting along Front Street, and converting five part-time park ranger jobs into full-time positions. “The city recognizes that the Riverwalk and the San Lorenzo Park are community assets, and we’ve
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always taken great care to make them places where people want to go to have a good time, to recreate and enjoy nature, because it’s kind of in the center of town,” Collins says. “If you do spend time there, you realize that you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city within minutes. It’s a pretty dramatic difference, which is cool, and we want people to enjoy that.” Long-term plans being considered by the city include new urban development guidelines along the river. Currently, buildings face away from the San Lorenzo, creating a back-alley environment that fails to fuse the downtown culture and commerce with the river. Plans could require new development to have river-facing storefronts, and potentially first-floor cafes that help to activate the Riverwalk space. Another initiative the CWC has pushed is to get the community recreating on the river—paddling, rowing, fishing—hoping to further foster the community’s relationship with the watershed. In 2013, Pepping launched a program for
THE CWC PLANS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ENGAGING IN POSITIVE ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS BIKING AND PICNICKING, ALONG THE SAN LORENZO BY 15 PERCENT BY JUNE 2017. IN CWC PARLANCE, THESE SAN LORENZO RECREATIONISTS ARE KNOWN AS “RIVER REVELERS.” up to 50 people to paddle the river, but a community of bird watchers expressed their concern that the activity could disrupt animals’ natural habitat, which happens to be a highly diverse ecosystem. The city council commissioned a two-part biological baseline assessment in 2015 investigating which birds live and nest along the riverbank, which will help determine the future of paddling the San Lorenzo River.
Otherwise, a special permit from the city’s Parks and Recreation department is required to paddle the river. According to Pepping, the CWC wants to make access easier and hopes that the city, after reviewing the data, can strike a balance between habitat preservation and recreation. However, final say on river use will fall under the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission.
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While the water quality of the river has a fairly bad reputation, Pepping speculates that it’s not as bad as many people think it is. According to the county’s Environmental Health Service monitoring program, Main Beach at the river mouth tests at 52 colonies of E. Coli bacteria per 100 milliliters of water—giving it a “green,” or swimmable, rating—and the river itself is rated at 256, indicated with a “yellow” cautionary advisory. The majority of bacteria comes from birds, with some from faulty sewer laterals, and some from homeless encampments, the latter of which have the highest likelihood of causing someone to get sick after contact. “We really want to eliminate human sources of bacteria so that it’s clean enough to swim in,” Pepping says. “That’s a vision that really excites people. But that’s a complicated issue—more of a social services problem that we all need to address.” The CWC aims to improve the river’s water quality by 25 percent
“THE IDEA HAS BEEN TO OVERWHELM THE NEGATIVITY WITH POSITIVITY AND CREATE A BETTER PICTURE FOR PEOPLE OF JUST HOW IMPORTANT THE RIVER IS FOR ALL OF US. TO SOME PEOPLE, IT’S AN IRRIGATION DITCH, OR JUST A FLOOD-CONTROL CHANNEL, WHEN IT COULD BE THIS GREAT URBAN PARK.”—GREG PEPPING by the end of 2018—compared to 2014 bacteria levels—by facilitating cleanups and improving environmental stewardship. They also plan to increase the number of people engaging in positive activities, such as biking and picnicking, along the San Lorenzo by 15 percent by June 2017. In CWC parlance, these San Lorenzo recreationists are known as “river revelers.”
The real goal is to see the space thrive, says Pepping. “We want to see the river become a destination,” he says. “Imagine if it was part of the dialogue of main attractions for Santa Cruz, just like the beach. Then we’d have a river town right here in Surf City.”
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Nueva Vista Community Resources, a family center based in the Beach Flats, has been partnered with the CWC almost since its inception, says Program Manager Edgar O. Landeros. Its afterschool homework program provides kids with educational and enrichment activities along the San Lorenzo River, which helps them become invested in the watershed and share what they learn with their families. Landeros says he has noticed positive changes around the river, specifically fewer homeless people loitering, fewer discarded syringes, and more people recreating and commuting along the levee. However, Landeros notes that the homeless problems and drug use along the river are indicative of broader societal problems. Creating housing opportunities and investing in social services are crucial in order to promote safer public spaces. “If we’re able to provide a space for these homeless encampments and the adequate services for them, I think that will be the biggest thing in making this vision for the river a possibility,” he says. “If you make it safe, it’s most definitely going to attract people. And if we can address these major systemic issues of homelessness, and get people the services they really need, then I think the river can become a really great community resource.” Past campaigns by the Santa Cruz Police Department have worked at breaking up local homeless camps, but these encampments tend to scatter and regroup in new locations not long after, Scott Collins acknowledges. “There are a lot of moving parts, and there are a lot of different opinions on what will work,” Landeros says, “but the city and the Coastal Watershed Council are doing a really great job. Their partnership brings Santa Cruz a big step closer to making real change along the river a reality.”
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he CWC and partners host more than 50 events annually that take place along or focus on the San Lorenzo River. Upcoming river-centric events include: STATE OF THE SAN LORENZO RIVER SYMPOSIUM: A day of educational talks about benefits and impacts of river flow, covering topics of local fisheries, groundwater, conservation and more. March 4. EARTH DAY SANTA CRUZ 2017: An annual event along the banks of the San Lorenzo River to raise environmental awareness; address concerns; showcase solutions; and present balanced modes of living for the well-being of each individual, the community and the planet. April 22, 11 a.m.
18TH ANNUAL SNAPSHOT DAY: Snapshot Day is the oldest and largest single-day annual water quality monitoring event in California. Each year on the first Saturday in May, hundreds of volunteers join the CWC and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary staff to take a “snapshot” of the health of rivers and streams flowing into the Sanctuary. May 6, 9 a.m. EBB & FLOW RIVER ARTS CELEBRATION: A free community celebration of the San Lorenzo River and the Tannery Arts Center that includes a new community-built permanent art installation at the Tannery Arts Center, 10 new temporary artworks along the Santa Cruz Riverwalk and the return of the beloved Kinetic Art Parade. June 3.
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ean Gravem’s artistic inspiration, Clark Little, made a name for himself as a pioneer of surf photography by shooting from within the massive shore break at Waimea Bay. Like Little, Gravem doesn’t hesitate to go for broke in throaty beach break. But, unlike Little, many of Gravem’s best shots have been taken in small surf—very small surf. Any of his Instagram followers or the customers perusing his new photography shop on Cannery Row, in Monterey, might be surprised to learn that the powerful-looking wave they’re ogling was actually a 6-inch closeout. It’s one of many intriguing things about the 37 year old’s colorful photography, nearly all of which features empty waves—whether in daylight, at sunset, or captured at his favorite time of day, before sunrise. Gravem is often up an hour before the sun in a race to catch those ephemeral, early-morning conditions he favors: sheet glass, no clouds and red sky.
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X "A lot of times the fog keeps me out of the water—the light just isn't the greatest for photography. But on this day, the waves were pretty perfect and I hadn't shot recently, so I was itching to get in some barrels. The water color was pretty insane, and when this wave flared right in front of me I was just hoping I got the shot."
But his latest challenge isn’t so much “getting the shot” as it is understanding the likes and dislikes of his gallery customers. He’s enjoying the ride while analyzing the business trends that can allow him to continue to pursue his passion for a living. Waves recently caught up with Gravem to learn more about his busy life as a lensman. Where are you from?
I grew up in Davis and went to UC Davis, and graduated in 2005. When I was there, I did the whole scuba diving program— even though it’s inland,
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they have a great marine biology program. I came [to Monterey] in ’06. What did you do before arriving in your current career?
Originally, I did a lot of scuba photography and had a job working for the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I was working on dive boats, within the diving industry, but business would die in the winter months, so in 2008 I became a firefighter for Cal Fire for about eight years. You’re now doing photography fulltime, with a new shop on Cannery Row. What are your goals as a business owner?
Right now, it’s all just a learning process. … I’m focused on making this place into what it can be. Further down the line, it’d be nice to expand and have another location, too. … It’s just awesome to be able to keep doing something that’s all you. I’ve always had a passion for photography and have had an Instagram account, but never really thought it would progress this far. Do you have mentors or favorite photographers who motivate and inspire you?
Initially, it was Clark Little, one of the main guys
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credited with pioneering shore-break photography. When I was doing scuba photography, I saw his stuff and was like, “I can do that.” Lots of what I know now is self-taught stuff, but then you’re talking to other photographers and learning from everybody. A lot of the
people I learn from are my friends that I shoot with, [including] Sammy Garcia, Patrick Bremser and Tyler Belko. Some of my favorite photographers aren’t even ones that are specifically shooting shore break. For example, Chris Burkard tends to shoot a lot of stuff
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“ABOUT 95 PERCENT OF THE WAVES THAT I LIKE TO SHOOT AREN’T REALLY SURFABLE WAVES—UNLESS YOU WANT TO BREAK YOUR NECK.”
"Shooting over/unders with a dome in the waves is one of the most frustrating types of photography for me. The success rate is super low. Sometimes I get lucky and a millisecond of magic happens."
in Alaska and in extreme locations. What is your preferred time of day to shoot?
Super early in the morning is the best, before the wind picks up. If the conditions are right, I will be in the water about
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X "The fact that this happens below the surface of barreling wave still blows my mind. When it's this clear around here, I tend to spend a lot of time below the surface."
“I LIKE THE NO-HUMAN ASPECT—NO BUILDINGS, NO MANMADE ANYTHING, UNTOUCHED.” 15 minutes before sunrise. … When the conditions are perfect at sunset, with backlit waves, I like to shoot, too, but good afternoon wind conditions are tough to find around Monterey. What do you use for equipment?
GoPros are awesome. My [main] camera is a Sony A6000. … They kind
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of market it as an action camera, so it’s not quite like all of the specs of an SLR. But it outperforms a lot of the other drop-sensor/ entry level SLRs. It’s perfect for waves because it shoots about 11 frames per second. … With cameras, it’s all just personal preference: Canon people are Canon people, the Nikon people are Nikon
people, but I like Sony. Do you use a leash?
I use a leash made by KNEKT. It’s a bicep leash, kind of like a modified body board leash. I use all of [KNEKT's] stuff. They make wrist leashes and other stuff too, but I use the bicep one because it has the extendables, so I can switch back
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and forth between hands … which makes it easier to dive under waves. As an Instagram photographer with around 10,000 followers, how do you deal with territorial surfers who don’t want their zones exposed?
There’s always a little pushback here and there. I’ll get comments from people [who are] being protective. But, rest assured, I like the no-human aspect—no
buildings, no manmade anything, untouched. A lot of people don’t want to buy a picture of my friend getting barreled, anyway. I didn’t grow up in the surf culture, but [I can relate]— even divers don’t want to share the coordinates of their favorite dive locations. If I find some little mini-wave that I want to shoot, I’ll keep it to myself. The waves I like to shoot aren’t really surf spots. It’s
so popular in photography to say the location, but I don’t, and about 95 percent of the waves that I like to shoot aren’t really surfable waves—unless you want to break your neck. They are, like, six-inch barrels. If I could pick my favorite conditions, surfers wouldn’t even be out.
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“IF I FIND SOME LITTLE MINI-WAVE THAT I WANT TO SHOOT, I’LL KEEP IT TO MYSELF.”
"Zero wind and a hazy morning turned the surface of the water to molten gold on this awesome morning. A lot of times you get ripples on the surface that create shadows on the face of a wave. This was the first wave of a small set and the surface was like a solid sheet of glass."
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NOT ONLY DOES IT GIVE YOU THE CLASSIC STATE-PARKS-GUIDE NITTY GRITTY, IT ALSO PROVIDES SOME REALLY JUICY ANCIENT GOSSIP.
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Local husband/wife team Julia Gaudinski and Jim Whitehead have come to your rescue, putting their combined doctorates in earth science and computational media to work in Mobile Ranger, a free downloadable app that makes everyone an instant expert on all things Santa Cruz. With 17 modules (so far) on places and topics ranging from the Mission Hill Stairs and phytoplankton to Año Nuevo Lighthouse and historic art, the Mobile Ranger lives up to its name in many ways. Not only does it give you the classic state-parksguide nitty gritty about flora and fauna in every nook and cranny of our diverse county, but it also provides an extremely broad (and often amusing) range of topics, including history, politics, “geek details,” comparative photo-
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graphs, and some really juicy ancient gossip (find out all about “Fabulous Fred” Swanson in the Natural Bridges Hotel tab). Users learn about subjects like the Miocene-age calcium carbonate formations known as the “toilet bowls” and a canine Marine named Swabby the War Dog, each of which is supplemented by everything from scientific diagrams and geological records to long-forgotten local poetry and scandal sheets. Information is packaged in easily navigable, selfserve nuggets, so you can wallow in or pass over any topic according to your interest. Once you choose a tour (e.g. West Cliff Drive) you can then select whatever suits your path and interests and explore at your own pace, whether you want to know more about Millionaires' Row, The Guardian of the Naked, or coastal erosion. And if your interests end up outpacing the given information on any topic,
APP USERS LEARN ABOUT SUBJECTS LIKE THE MIOCENE-AGE CALCIUM CARBONATE FORMATIONS KNOWN AS THE “TOILET BOWLS” AND A CANINE MARINE NAMED SWABBY THE WAR DOG.
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each section is further augmented with hyperlinked footnotes to all reference sources. You’ll never look at your Santa Cruz surroundings the same way.
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THE PICTURE OF HEALTH HOW PHOTOGRAPHY GAVE A LOCAL TEEN A NEW START AFTER A LIFE-THREATENING INJURY By CHRISTINA LOFRANCO
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s the sun set on Aug. 8, 2013, 16-year-old Dante Calcagno was nearly ready to wrap up his day of mountain biking through the Santa Cruz Mountains with friends. But first he wanted to do one last run of the trail. He did not have enough speed on the first jump and nosed the front end of the bike. He flipped over the handlebars while his chin was compressed to his chest, shattering his C5 vertebrae, and was instantly paralyzed. Calcagno was helicoptered to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, where he was diagnosed as a C4 ASIA B Quadriplegic—nearly
the worst paralyzed diagnosis one can receive while still having a chance of return. He was told he would never be able to walk again and that he may have no motor or sensory function below his chest. It was a life-changing blow for the teen, who lived and breathed mountain biking at the time of his crash. He was a member of Santa Cruz Composite, a high school cross country and mountain bike race team, biked nearly every day, and had been certain the sport would be a part of his life for a very long time. As he embarked on a long and painful recovery, it was unclear if he would ever move independently, let alone get back on a bicycle.
“I don’t know what my life would have been like had I not crashed, but I do know what it is like now, and I wouldn’t give that up.”
Opposite Page: Dante Calcagno captured recently by photographer Matt Leavens (top) and during his recovery (below).
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“When I am more creative I feel better physically.” But when Calcagno left the hospital in a wheelchair after two and a half months, he was showing signs of improvement. Within six months of the accident, he had graduated from the wheelchair, was driving again, and was able to ride a bike for the first time. Despite missing half of his sophomore year, he caught up with his schooling and now, at 19, is a business major at St. Mary’s College. Along the road to recovery, Calcagno discovered a new passion—photography, which he
credits with helping him heal and giving him a fresh start. Three and a half years after his accident, the local tells Waves about what it took to get through the hard times, and how photography made all the difference. You went from being paralyzed and told you would never walk again, to not only walking, but thriving in many areas of your life. What was your state of mind during your recovery?
I remember pretty early on accepting the situation. I think because I wasn’t in denial about
what had happened it allowed me to focus on things that I had control of instead of things that I had no control over. What are some memories that stand out to you from the recovery process?
When I [first] stood and took a few steps was a powerful moment. It was the last week that I was in the hospital and I wasn’t expecting it to happen. I went into physical therapy and my physical therapist helped me into the standing frame and take a few steps. Looking back it was my
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muscle spasticity that allowed me to really hold myself up, and my [therapist] was basically moving my legs and feet for me, but after that moment I was much more confident that I would make it out of this situation walking. How did the accident lead you to discover photography?
I discovered photography out of boredom, really. It was the summer after my crash, and I had found my grandpa’s Minolta 35mm camera in the back of my closet. He had left it to me after he passed. I decided to go get some film and try to shoot it. I really had no idea what I was
doing but I knew that I needed to do something. I got the first few rolls developed, and I was absolutely amazed. It showed me that there are all of these beautiful things around me that I was never looking at before, and they were just waiting for me to go and find them. That was the beginning of my photo journey and it instantly had me hooked … After that, I wasn’t as bored anymore. I had something to occupy my time and get me outdoors. Even though it was less physical than [what] I was used to, it was still a physical challenge, [as well as] a way to express myself in a way that I never had before.
How did photography help your recovery?
Photography provided a great mental healing place for me. After my crash I really didn’t know what to do with myself. I struggled with wanting to do things that I wasn’t able to do. Once I found photography, those feelings were definitely still there but they came up far less. I was much happier with what I was doing with my free time; it made me realize that there was a creative part of me that I was never really using before. Photography was the clean slate that I needed to move from a time of just recovery to a time when I started live my life again.
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“If I want something, then I have to try and do it even if it scares me.”
Throughout the healing process, did you sense a connection between your mind and your body?
I have definitely seen a correlation between the two. One connection that I feel strongly is that when I am more creative I feel better physically. Photography feels very meditative to me and the more I shoot the more I feel motivated to get to the gym more and work on bettering myself. I also saw the correlation between thinking that I could do something and it actually happening. … One big obstacle for me was walking up the stairs at my house. The possibility of falling really scared me, but I remember thinking that if I never try then I will never know if I can make it.
What was that experience like for you?
The experience of walking up the stairs successfully was a great one. It showed me that if I want something then I have to try and do it even if it scares me. It definitely helped me in future experiences where I may have doubted myself. How have these last few years changed you?
To start, this experience has made me much more appreciative of what I have. Whenever I start to feel bad for myself I am reminded that things could be much harder, and that I am lucky to be where I am today, because it does not take much for it to change. … I don’t know what my life would have been like had I not crashed, but I do know what it is
like now, and I wouldn’t give that up. Had I not crashed, I probably wouldn’t have found the creative side of myself that is such a big part of my life now. What’s next for you?
The short-term plan is to focus on my education and keep shooting as much as I can along the way; to balance an academic and creative lifestyle. As for the long run, if this experience has taught me anything it is that you never know what the future holds. But I hope to continue and learn, and try new things within photography and see where it can take me. Follow @dantec.xcvii on Instagram to see more of Calcagno’s work.
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UP Back for the fourth time, the 2017 Santa Cruz Music Festival promises to be the best one yet By MAT WEIR
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ith a dozen venues and a goliath lineup of 250 artists—the majority of which are local musicians— the fourth-annual Santa Cruz Music Festival is shaping up to be an extravaganza this town will never forget. Herewith, we've compiled everything you need to know. DETAILS: The Santa Cruz Music Festival will take place Feb. 18-19, 2017. Tickets can be purchased at Streetlight Records, Berdels and santacruzmusicfestival.com.
MEET THE FOUNDERS An interview with SCMF creators Brian Crabtree and Thomas Dawson What was the idea behind the first SCMF in 2013? Thomas Dawson: It was loosely based on South By Southwest [in Austin, Texas]. Brian and I were on the road with [local band] Eliquate and on our way back from SXSW we all thought, “Why
don’t we have this at home?” Twentyfour hours later we bought santacruzmusicfestival.com and that was that.
What’s changed between 2013 and 2017? TD: This year we’re doing a two-day event and adding San Lorenzo Park as its own venue. I’d also say the team [has changed]. When we started it was just us and now we’ve built a team [of a dozen, including interns] to put this together.
What makes SCMF unique? TD: It’s the only festival in Santa Cruz
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that brings together all genres of music and combines every available venue in the downtown area. Brian Crabtree: The fact that it’s a venue-based event allows us to put bigger artists into smaller venues you normally wouldn’t see them play. It creates a more intimate experience.
Talk about the Santa Cruz community’s involvement. TD: There are local sponsorships and lots of vendor spots for local businesses. We hope it’s something the whole town gets excited for. That’s the energy we want. BC: Also, a number of the venues at SCMF are free. We want people to come out and enjoy a day of music even if they can’t buy a ticket.
topics: the City of Santa Cruz, music, cannabis and sustainability. This year it will be at the Santa Cruz Food Lounge and we are stepping away from the panel-based format to focus more on lectures, like TED Talks, and spoken-word performances.
You have full-time jobs booking and promoting other local shows, and then there’s SCMF, which takes an entire year to plan. Walk me through the life of an event coordinator.
THE 2017 SANTA CRUZ WAVES SCMF PLAYLIST Get pumped for SCMF with this handpicked selection of tunes from festival artists. 1 / TroyBoi / “Do You?” 2 / Louis the Child / “Fire” 3/T he Brothers Comatose / “Black Light Moon” 4 / G Jones / “Pull Up”
BC: There’s a lot that goes into booking SCMF. Most of my time is spent in front of my computer, 10-to14 hours a day, creating graphics and promoting through various social media platforms.
5/T he Frogman Experience / “Elephant Thump”
Who are you looking forward to this year?
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BC: During the festival, everything is just a blur. But when it’s done, we can relax and see everyone’s excitement and that’s the reward for me.
BC: Bringing [Santa Cruz local] G Jones back to the main stage of the Catalyst. In 2015 he was a late addition to the line-up but really killed it for us. We’re very excited to bring him back in 2017.
10 / F ountain of Bile / “The Rebreakening”
What is Santa Cruz Speaks?
What’s in store for the future of SCMF?
TD: The idea behind Santa Cruz Speaks is: maybe music is not your thing but you’re interested in learning about what’s happening in the area. Last year we had four [panel event]
TD: We have a couple of really cool ideas in the works but it’s too early to mention them now. Let’s just say, “bigger acts in smaller venues.” That’s the dream.
14 / T he Coffis Brothers / “If You’re Going With Me”
What have been the most memorable moments from previous years?
6/T he Redlight District / “I’m Coming Home” 7/P lanet Booty / “Das Booty” 8 / LabRat / “California Condor”
11 / P urple Bong River / “Rise of Dagon” 12 / T he Randy Savages / “Dig It” 13 / Beach Fuzz / “Meetster”
15 / N omalakadoja / “Ready Ready Excited Excited” 16 / M agic Bronson / “Clouds” 17 / D J Daddy Long Legs / “Get Your Sh*T Together! SCMF 2015 Mix”
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TROYBOI - Hailing from the U.K., TroyBoi is one of the most unique and prolific electronic DJs/producers on the scene. Make sure to get to The Catalyst early on Sunday, Feb. 19 as his 10:45 p.m. performance at the main stage is guaranteed to be packed.
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nyone who has been lucky enough to see the theatrical funk group The FrogmanExperience already knows their performances are unlike any other. Donningh andmade animal masks and costumesdecorated with an Aztec sensibility, each show is written as its own rock opera storyline set to a psychedelic funk soundtrack. Although they claim to hail from Frogland, the Experience is a band that only Santa Cruz could birth.Led by Moses the Frog (Justin Mosley), this cosmic funk act has a continuous cast of characters running in and out, such as Fishman (Max Somerville), Bushman (Elijah Davis) and Andrew the Wizard (Andrew Marsh).
“The whole idea behind [the band] is to explain the story about the struggle within yourself,” Mosley says. “You can’t change the world around you unless you change yourself first.” With a full-length album and an EP already under their belt, the Frogman Experience is looking toward the future with a possible tour this summer. This will be their third SCMF appearance and they’re just as pumped as the rest of us. “I’m so excited to be a part of this year’s festival and for the opportunity to see so many different types of artists,” says Mosley. “Usually at a show you just see one type of genre, but at SCMF you can move around between the scenes.”
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LOUIS THE CHILD - Even if you don’t know their name, you’ve probably heard their music. The Chicago duo has had several hits including “It’s Strange,” “Fire” and “The Weekend.” Catch their light-hearted pop beats on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 11:30 p.m. on the Catalyst’s main stage.
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ELIQUATE - This formerly local hip-hop artist flows conscientious rhymes about the struggles of normal life over distinctly catchy beats. Find him and his DJ at the Catalyst main stage at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19.
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TREEHERDER - Sludgy, brutal and unrelenting. That’s the only way to describe local doom metal band Treeherder. Anyone with a love for slowrocking, long-haired, head-banging metal should find their way to the Blue Lagoon on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m..
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t was the last day of our vacation and all eyes were on the big Tahitian man named Milton. As we bobbed in his small tin boat on an aquamarine lagoon, he recounted to us the legend of mighty warrior Pai. “BOOOOM!” and “CRSSSSHHH!” were some of the sounds he bellowed out over the South Pacific, punctuating a story line told in broken English, French and Tahitian. When the epic tale was over, our host looked around
at us wide-eyed Westerners. Unanimously, we clapped and cheered, and a cheek-to-cheek grin lit up Milton’s face as he pushed on the throttle and our boat sped further down the rugged coastline. Tahiti is paradise. Upon arriving at our little bungalow we were greeted with a double rainbow and mesmerizing mountain spires that rose up from the tranquil, turquoise lagoons below. We explored its warm waters
and discovered schools of technicolor tropical fish. We swam with blacktip reef sharks and spotted eagle rays, and I came face to face with a very frightening giant moray eel. One afternoon, while we were out on kayaks, we witnessed a mother humpback whale nurse her newborn calf to the surface to breathe. On land, we hiked to a freshwater cave and nervously swam out into the shallow darkness. We learned how to shuck coconuts and
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feasted on the meat inside. To top it all off, I got to surf Teahupo’o, my childhood dream wave. Although we were completely awed by the nature that surrounded us, what made the trip truly special was the warmth and generosity of the people we met. The Tahitians are big, happy people, smiling and laughing at all times—always
quick with a wave and an “ia orana” (yo-rah-nah, or “hello”) when passing by. “Maururu” (mah-rooroo), which means “thank you,” seemed to us to be their favorite word, and exemplifies the culture’s general outlook on life. We made friends with a Brazilian couple and spent an afternoon drinking local brew and dreaming of ways
to buy property on the island. That evening we watched the sunset turn the sky from orange to pink to lavender. Life moves slowly in Tahiti, but our week in paradise flew by in the blink of eye. With that, I extend a big, warm-hearted maururu to all of our new friends. See you next year.
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By MELISSA SPIERS or two (or many) from Liz Birnbaum, founder of The Curated Feast. Drawing from her professional experience as a community organizer for groups such as Slow Food Santa Cruz (where she was chairperson), the EcoFarm Conference, and the Organic Farming Research Foundation, as well
as her personal passion for art, history and storytelling, Birnbaum is setting out to change our experience with food one meticulously researched, gorgeously presented meal at a time. At a Curated Feast event—where strangers and friends gather for a multicourse “environment of learn-
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ing”—diners devour not only the food, but also everything from the history and origin of its ingredients to the culture and context in which they have been enjoyed over the span of human existence. Birnbaum works with local chefs to explore a different theme with each feast, planning complex menus that highlight the cultural, environmental, technical and nutritional elements of the meal. Everything from
the flowers and table settings to the wine pairings and spices in each dish contribute to the central topic, be it archetypes, Ancient Greece, or “sexy self-love,” to name a few recent successes. Birnbaum regales diners with tales of the connections between—and background of—each dish, ingredient, or symbol throughout the evening. “I put quite a bit of work into my speaking role, because the dishes are very layered and complex,” she
says, “[and] because there is nothing older than the connection between humans, food, and storytelling. I also, in my storytelling performance, like to keep the crowd engaged and have the feasts be multi-sensory.” She notes that “food, fire, and stories are as old as culture itself,” explaining that she aims to combine these in a delicious way to “form a cohesive narrative” that feeds both the body and the mind.
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Birnbaum created this custom spread—themed “Botanical Imperialism”— for Waves’ readers in collaboration with Soif chef Mark Denham The History: “The pursuit of plant products— spices, medicines, foods—has been a cause and consequence of imperial expansion, deeply affecting human political history in many ways and leading more developed countries to exploit other, less developed countries with often delicious but deleterious results,” explains Birnbaum.
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A tempting twist on one of the oldest recipes in the world: juicy pork tenderloin with wild fennel, watercress, candied citron and cracked black pepper. Stories it tells: Black Pepper—A condiment worth its weight in gold. Citrus—Captain Cook’s scurvy cure.
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A creamy flan with allegories of honey, improbabilities of vanilla and a haughty dusting of cornmeal shortbread.
Stories it tells: Vanilla—A slave boy, a small bee and botanical competition. Honey—From Spanish cave paintings to Napoleonic imperial symbol. Breadcrumbs—A small morsel with big impact on native/colonial identities.
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BLACK PEPPER:
“It may seem ubiquitous today in pantries across the globe—giving us no hint of the fierce warfare and empire-building that marked its past—but the fruits of the Piper nigrum vine from the Indian Malabar Coast were once ounce for ounce the same price as gold. In fact, when the Goths sacked the city of Rome in 400 AD, they demanded a tribute of pepper. And the ‘discovery’ of our own country and the colonial and imperial acts
that followed are in part due to black pepper, too. … Columbus was indeed seeking the Spice Islands, and black pepper was a chief motivator in his and many other travels.”
VANILLA: “The vanilla bean comes
from an orchid native to Mexico which blooms only for a few hours, and is pollinated by only one species of bee: the melipona. Such a rare plant only reached common-use status through botani-
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cal imperial competition at its finest. … Spain had a corner on the market but Dutch and French botanists wanted vanilla to produce in their tropical territories, too. On the Island of Bourbon, a 12-year-old slave boy named Edmond Albius figured out what experts had not: he used a small stick to pollinate the orchid. Today, all vanilla beans are still hand-pollinated in Tahiti, Madagascar, Mexico and elsewhere.”
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to do what we are good at. We thought we’d do a food truck originally, but then we got the idea to create a mobile bar,” says Breana. “And the idea of it just seemed like so much more fun.” The name KraftBar is a nod to their rotating menu of craft beer, wine, and cocktails—offerings that are in constant flux to accommodate the environment and event they’re serving. “We try to serve as much local beer and wine as possible,” says Breana. “We often work with Alfaro [Family Vineyards & Winery], as well as Santa Cruz Ale Works, New Bohemia [Brewing Co.], and Discre-
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tion Brewing. We’ve also teamed up with Venus Spirits, which is a lot of fun.” KraftBar works with clients’ preferences to create a customized menu, but also offers a list of its own specialty cocktails. Breana's favorite of the signature concoctions she serves is the rosemary whiskey sour. “I love to make this drink for the people who say they don’t like whiskey to show them that they really do,” says Breana. “I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t like it.” In their first year of operating, the couple has towed KraftBar to breathtaking landscapes in Bonny Doon, the coast of Carmel, and as far away as Grass Valley. “One of the best things about running a mobile event business is all of the beautiful places you get to go—places you wouldn’t necessarily see on your own that you get to explore—and all the people you get to meet that you necessarily wouldn’t meet,” says Breana. Unfortunately, KraftBar is limited to operating within the confines of private property as Santa
KraftBar owners Breana and Toby White.
Cruz County has limiting laws for mobile establishments. “Nobody really knows what to do with us,” says White. “We face all the hurdles of food trucks and then have to deal with liquor licenses, which can cost thousands of dollars. It would be great if it becomes easier to serve the public in the future, especially as more businesses like ours pop up, but we knew it would be challenging when we started.” Now that the Whites have endured the challenges that come with the chaotic nature of serving events (however well planned), they’re geared up for the upcoming spring and summer season of graduations, weddings, and backyard get-togethers. “I’m excited to build a team and have KraftBar operating every weekend,” says White. “We’ve worked out the kinks of our first year and have everything dialed in, and I’m excited to get back to work.” For more on KraftBar, visit kraftbarlounge.com.
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MICHAEL'S ON MAIN
DINING GUIDE Downtown ASSEMBLY Seasonal rustic California cuisine. 1108 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 824-6100, www.assembleforfood.com
BETTY'S EAT INN Locally owned burger joint with a fun vibe. Features award-winning
soups, salads, burgers and delicious desserts. Eat-in, take out and delivery available. 381 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 621-2248, www.eatearthbelly.com
EL PALOMAR Unique and fresh Mexican cuisine, family recipes. 1336 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 425-7575, www.elpalomarsantacruz.com
burgers, fries, salads, beer, wine and shakes. Soak up the sun on the
HINDQUARTER BAR & GRILLE
outdoor patios at all three locations.
Meat-centric dishes plus hearty sides and wine in a rustic, family-friendly steakhouse with a patio. 303 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 426-7770, www.thehindquarter.com
Expanded menu and full bar at this location only. 1222 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, (831) 600-7056, www.bettyburgers.com. Other locations: Midtown (505 Seabright Ave.) and Capitola (1000 41st Ave.).
EARTHBELLY Food stop featuring 100-percent non-GMO and organic sandwiches,
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HULA'S ISLAND GRILL California twist on Hawaiian island grill and tiki bar. 221 Cathcart St., Santa Cruz, (831) 426-4852, www.hulastiki.com
LAILI Santa Cruz's answer to highquality Mediterranean / Indian / Pakistani / Afghan food. 101 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, (831) 423-4545, www. lailirestaurant.com
PACIFIC THAI Authentic Thai cuisine and boba teas in a modern and casual dining atmosphere. 1319 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 420-1700, www.pacificthaisantacruz.com
PLEASURE PIZZA Offering traditional pizza, as well as new and exciting tastes and textures. 1415 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 600-7859, www.pleasurepizzasc.com
PONO HAWAIIAN GRILL AND THE REEF Traditional Hawaiian grill, poke bar, fresh ingredients, full bar. 120 Union St., Santa Cruz, (831) 426-7666, www.ponohawaiiangrill.com
ULTERIOR Exquisite foraged, organic, local and gluten-free dining and cocktails in the heart of Santa Cruz. 110 Pearl Alley, Santa Cruz, (831) 295-3100, www.ulteriorsc.com
ZOCCOLI’S Iconic delicatessen, sandwiches, salads, sides. 1534 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 423-1711, www.zoccolis.com
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Harbor
Westside/Scotts Valley
THE CROW’S NEST
BURGER.
Iconic restaurant and bar located at the harbor. 2218 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, (831) 476-4560, www.crowsnest-santacruz.com
Grass-fed beef, fun atmosphere, and a great beer menu. 1520 Mission St., Santa Cruz, (831) 425-5300, www.burgersantacruz.com
Midtown
CASCADES BAR & GRILL AT COSTANOA
AKIRA Sushi made with fresh-caught seafood and locally grown produce. 1222 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 6007093, www.akirasantacruz.com
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HOLLINS HOUSE
Authentic Hawaiian-style plate lunches. 1700 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, (831) 479-3299, www.alohaislandgrille.com
At Pasatiempo. Magnificent views, award-winning cuisine, and outstanding wine list. 20 Clubhouse Road, Santa Cruz, (831) 459-9177, www.pasatiempo.com/hollins-house
THE CRÊPE PLACE
MISSION ST. BBQ
Array of savory and sweet crêpes, French food and live music. 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 4296994, www.thecrepeplace.com
Serving up smoked barbecue, craft beer and live music. 1618 Mission St., Santa Cruz, (831) 458-2222, www.facebook.com/missionstbbq
CHARLIE HONG KONG
PARISH PUBLICK HOUSE
Vegan-oriented menu. Southeast Asian fusion, organic noodle and rice bowls. Chicken, beef, pork and salmon offered. Family and dog friendly. 1141 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 4265664, www.charliehongkong.com
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EL JARDIN RESTAURANT Delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine featuring locally grown, fresh ingredients. 655 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, (831) 477-9384, www. eljardinrestaurant.net
MIDTOWN CAFE
VOTED FAVORITE
California cuisine, local, organic, and handcrafted ingredients. 2001 Rossi Road at Hwy 1, Pescadero, (650) 8791100, www.costanoa.com
Where coffee nerdery meets comfort food. Sourcing quality local and sustainable ingredients for all things Midtown. 1121 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, www.midtowncafe-santacruz.com
SEABRIGHT BREWERY Rotating beer selection, with dogfriendly outdoor patio. 519 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 426-2739, www.seabrightbrewery.com
British-influenced pub food with full bar. 841 Almar Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 421-0507, www.parishpublickhouse.com
The go-to destination when you crave fresh wings, hand-cut seasoned fries and tasty sides. Save time and order online. 845 Almar Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 454-9464, www.wingstop.com
Eastside/Capitola AVENUE CAFÉ Serving traditional breakfast and lunch, along with some Mexican favorites. 427 Capitola Ave., Capitola (831) 515-7559, www.avenuecafecapitola.com
CHILL OUT CAFE Breakfast burritos, espresso drinks, beautiful garden. 2860 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 477-0543, www.chilloutcafesantacruz.com
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EAST SIDE EATERY, PLEASURE PIZZA Offering traditional pizza, as well as new and exciting tastes and textures. 800 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 431-6058, www.pleasurepizzasc.com
PARADISE BEACH GRILLE Fine dining in the Capitola Village. An award-winning beachside restaurant with spectacular ocean views. 215 Esplanade, Capitola, (831) 476-4900, www.paradisebeachgrille.com
THE SAND BAR Capitola's new hot spot for great food, cocktails, and weekly live music. 211 Esplanade, Capitola. (831) 462-1881
SHADOWBROOK Fine dining with a romantic setting, cable car lift. A Capitola tradition since 1947. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola, (831) 475-1511, www.shadowbrook-capitola.com
Soquel CAFE CRUZ Rosticceria and bar, nice atmosphere, fresh and local. 2621 41st Ave., Soquel, (831) 476-3801, www.cafecruz.com
MICHAEL'S ON MAIN Elevated bar and eatery with a whimsical feel serving a New American menu of small plates and entrees. Weekly live music. 2591 S Main St., Soquel, (831) 479-977, www. michaelsonmain.net
SURF CITY SANDWICH Fast-casual dining with craft sandwiches, gourmet soups, salads, and a microtaproom. 4101 Soquel Drive, (831) 3466952, www.surfcitysandwich.com
TORTILLA FLATS For more than 25 years, their Mexican food has blended the fieriness of Mexico with the sophistication of French sauces, and the earthiness of the Yucatan and complexity of Santa Fe with all the freshness and lightness that Californians expect. 4616 Soquel Drive, Soquel, (831) 476-1754, tortillaflatsdining.com
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Aptos/Watsonville APTOS ST. BBQ Santa Cruz County's best smoked barbecue, craft brews and live blues every night. 8059 Aptos St., Aptos, (831) 662-1721, www.aptosstbbq.com
BITTERSWEET BISTRO American bistro cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Outstanding dessert menu and an award-winning wine list. Heated, dog-friendly outdoor patio. Open every day except Monday. 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, 831-662-9799, www.bittersweetbistro.com
BITTERSWEET SUSHI Full-service Japanese restaurant located in Cafe Bittersweet. Offering outstanding quality seafood and housemade sauces. Open evenings, closed Mondays. 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, 831-662-9799, www.bittersweetbistro.com
BURGER. Grass-fed beef, fun atmosphere, great beer menu. 7941 Soquel Drive, Aptos, (831) 662-2811, www.burgeraptos.com
CAFE BITTERSWEET Breakfast and lunch served Tuesday through Sunday. Outdoor dog-friendly patio. 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, 831-662-9799, www.bittersweetbistro.com
CAFE RIO Enjoy ocean-front dining with breathtaking views. 131 Esplanade, Aptos, (831) 688-8917, www.caferioaptos.com
CALIFORNIA GRILL Featuring fresh, local, organic produce from Lakeside Organic Gardens, choice meats, fresh seafood and refreshing drinks. 1970 A Freedom Blvd., Freedom, (831) 722-8052, www.californiagrillrestaurant.com
CILANTROS Authentic Mexican cuisine with fresh ingredients, high-quality meat and seafood. 1934 Main St., Watsonville, (831) 761-2161, www.elpalomarcilantros.com
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Over the Hill
Moss Landing
FORBES MILL STEAKHOUSE
HAUTE ENCHILADA CAFE
FLATS BISTRO
and dinner specials. 21 Seascape
Pizza, sandwiches, pastries and an espresso bar. Open daily 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 113 Esplanade, Aptos, (831) 661-5763, www.flatsbistro.com
Blvd., Aptos, (831) 662-9000,
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Upmarket chophouse purveys Kobe
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fireplace-equipped setting. 206 N
Fill your plate with good grub, pour a good drink, enjoy attentive and friendly service. 9051 Soquel Drive, Aptos, (831) 688-5566, www. thehideoutaptos.com
spectacular as the view.
Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, (408)
1 Seacscape Resort Drive, Aptos,
395-6434, forbesmillsteakhouse.com
An eclectic menu made with sustainable seafood and local organic produce. Wine and beer tasting plus two art galleries featuring local artists. 7902 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, 633-5843, www.hauteenchilada.com
PALACIO
THE WHOLE ENCHILADA
Upscale Latin restaurant offers a
Mexican seafood restaurant with a relaxed harbor atmosphere. 7904 CA-1, Moss Landing, 633-3038, www.wholeenchilada.com.
MANUEL'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Traditional, delicious recipes, cooked fresh daily, served with a genuine smile. 261 Center Ave., Aptos, (831) 688-4848, www.manuelsrestaurant.com
www.palapasrestaurant.com
(831) 688-7120, www.sanderlingsrestaurant.com
beef and other prime cuts in a stylish,
SEVERINO’S BAR & GRILL
variety of classic entrees, plus tapas
Award-winning chowders, locally
and a big tequila menu. 115 N Santa
sourced ingredients. 7500 Old
Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, (408) 402-
Dominion Court, Aptos, (831) 688-
3811,www.palaciorestaurant.com
8987, www.severinosbarandgrill.com
OAK & RYE
ZAMEEN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
Wood-fired pies, small plates and
PALAPAS RESTAURANT & CANTINA
Flavorful meals in a casual dining
sophisticated Italian bistro.303 N
setting. 7528 Soquel Drive, Aptos,
Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos.(408)
Coastal Mexican Cuisine. Extensive tequila selection. Happy Hour,
(831) 688-4465,
395-4441, www.oakandryepizza.com
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craft cocktails are the draw at this
Monterey County ABALONETTI Specializes in Monterey Bay calamari and offers almost a dozen varieties of squid dishes. 57 Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, (831) 373-1851, www. abalonettimonterey.com
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ALVARADO STREET BREWERY
CANNERY ROW BREWING CO.
MISSION RANCH
PASSIONFISH
Brewery serving craft beer and local eats in a historic space with an industrial vibe. 426 Alvarado St., (831) 655-2337, www. alvaradostreetbrewery.com
A family-friendly, beer-concept restaurant that offers the second largest number of beers available on tap in Northern California. 95 Prescott Ave., Monterey, (831) 643-2722, www. canneryrowbrewingcompany.com
Serving American comfort food in a farmhouse restored by Clint Eastwood with pastoral views. 26270 Dolores St., Carmel-ByThe-Sea, (831) 624-6436, www. missionranchcarmel.com
Californian-inspired fare featuring seafood along with hard-to-find wines in a small, modern room. 701 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, (831) 655-3311, www.passionfish.net
ESTEBAN
MY ATTIC
Chic spot for Spanish and Mediterranean fare with an indoor fireplace and outdoor patio with fire pits. 700 Munras Ave., Monterey, (831) 375-0176, www. hotelcasamunras.com/estebanrestaurant
A great place to take a date or go with friends after work for appetizers and signature cocktails with a plush vibe. 414 Alvarado St., Monterey, (831) 647-1834, www.myattic1937.com
This casual eatery and on-site brewery offers American bar bites, beer flights and growlers. 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, (831) 649-2699, www.portolahotel.com
BIG FISH GRILL
PETER B’S BREWPUB
Open for lunch, brunch, and dinner, or stop by to enjoy a cocktail and stunning views at the restaurant’s bar and lounge. The ambiance is casual California. 101 Fisherman's Wharf #1, Monterey, (831) 372-7562, www.bigfishmonterey.com
BULL AND BEAR WHISKEY AND TAP HOUSE
JACKS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
Chill hangout with a patio and live music. Dishes up classic American eats plus a variety of brews. 479 Alvarado St., (831) 655-3031, www. bullandbearca.com
Eatery at the Portola Hotel serving sustainable cuisine in a nauticalthemed dining room and lounge. 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, (831) 649-2698, www.portolahotel.com/ jacks-restaurant-lounge
MYO FROZEN YOGURT Create your own fro-yo masterpiece with rotating yogurt flavors and creative toppings. Multiple locations around Monterey County. 1091 S. Main St., Salinas, (831) 759-9769 and 840 Obama Way, Seaside, (831) 375-3769
SARDINE FACTORY This recently made-over seafood spot is still a classic, serving American fare in an upscale setting. 701 Wave St., Monterey, (831) 3733775, www.sardinefactory.com
TASTE BISTRO AND CAFE Treasured by the local community for excellent food and service. 1199 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, (831) 6550324, www.tastecafebistro.com
APTOS
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Suspended mud, caused by watershed erosion, suffocates the reef at Honolua Bay.
IN THE NAME OF CORAL What do a pig hunter and an oceanographer have in common? By KYLE THIERMANN
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n more than one occasion, I’ve referred to my friend Jamie as the smartest person I know. Dr. Jamison Gove, as I call him when I’m trying to sound like I have friends in high places, has the body of a swimmer and a doctorate in oceanography. He drives a Prius and enjoys listening to podcasts on his daily commute to work as an oceanographer for NOAA, where he studies coral reefs. He is also my favorite person to grab a Modelo with at Luibueno’s Mexican Restaurant when I visit Oahu. Justin Lee is a pig hunter from the Big Island. Justin drives a lifted pickup truck, the bed of which is usually inhabited by a bloody wild boar. Justin lights up when he talks about hunting. Aspects of the craft that most of us are oblivious to, like staying downwind from the animal so they can’t smell you, are second-nature to him. Until last summer, Jamie and Justin did not know each other. They were on different islands but may as
well have been on different planets. As a filmmaker, I’ve always been attracted to stories that unite seemingly disconnected groups around a common cause. In this case, the cause would be the restoration of coral reefs. Back at Luibueno’s, between mouthfuls of beans and guacamole, Jamie explained to me that when it comes to coral, you can’t point your finger at only one culprit. The warming of the oceans is significant, but a coral ecosystem is a lot like the human body: you can be in a room with someone who has the flu, but if you have a strong immune system, you’ll likely be fine. But if you are eating junk food and skipping your workouts, there’s a higher chance that your immune system will be compromised and you’ll come down with a symptom. Pigs are to reefs what junk food is to your body. Here’s how it works: coral needs clear water to grow. Wild pigs are rototillers with hooves, and they breed excessively. They dig up vegetation in
sensitive watersheds, leaving behind loose soil. When it rains, sediment flows into the ocean and blankets the coral, and the reef can’t get enough sunlight through the murky water to survive. Jamie explained that hunters working to keep pig populations under control are hugely important for coral reef health. This conversation at Luibueno’s was the inception of my latest minidocumentary for Seeker Stories—a story that would take me on a coral surveying voyage with Jamie, and on my first pig hunt with Justin. Justin is a spearfisherman as well as hunter and was well aware of the damage that pigs can have on coral. Although pig hunters and coral scientists don’t have any formal collaborations underway in Hawaii, when Jamie and Justin met, they had a lot to talk about. Check out the full video at kyle.surf/blog.
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“OUR GOAL IS TO REMOVE ONE POUND OF WASTE FROM OCEANS AND BEACHES FOR EVERY NEW MEMBER THAT JOINS.”—MARK HEALEY
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ealth-food nuts can snack nonstop with Graze, beauty junkies always look their best with Birchbox, and tea connoisseurs have a constant supply with Tea Sparrow. When it comes to the now-ubiquitous subscription box model, it seems every possible interest is satiated with a monthly doorstep delivery service. (Or several—for those with perpetually cold toes, we counted at least five sock subscription companies to choose from.) Now, thanks to awardwinning spear-fisherman, free-diver, conservationist, part-time Hollywood stuntman, and big-wave icon Mark Healey, there’s a box on the market that targets surfers and beach enthusiasts. Last August, Healey and his partner Kevin
Tighe launched Surf Shop Box, tapping into this highly popular business model using their combined knowledge of business and surf-related products. “My partner [Tighe] had been working in the tech startup world for quite some time and had seen an opportu-
nity to bring the subscription model to the surf industry,” Healey tells Waves. “On the flip side, I was exploring some business models that would allow me to utilize my knowledge and experience to help find the best products in different price ranges.” With the Surf Shop Box, customers are sent a care package that contains $100 worth (in retail value) of apparel and accessories for about $49. They aim to include a balanced mix of products from both established and emerging brands, with a sprinkling of unique and exclusive items. Each box usually contains two pieces of apparel and one accessory, plus some goodies like nutrition bars
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and organic sunscreen. As a personal touch, each box comes with a postcard with a note from Healey or another team member or curator. As a company founded by ocean lovers and for ocean lovers, Healey says it was important that Surf Shop Box also have an environmental element. “We donate a portion of the proceeds toward beach and ocean cleanups,” he explains. “We work with nonprofits from 1% For the Planet to accomplish our goal, which is to remove one pound of waste from oceans and beaches for every new member that joins.” This isn’t Healey’s first foray into the business world. In 2015 he co-founded Healey Water Operations, a business aiming to
provide once-in-a-lifetime, highend ocean-based adventures for private clients. On these adventures, Healey and his crew teach clients how to swim with sharks, surf big waves, spear giant fish, and fulfill their wildest oceanic fantasies. Healey credits this endeavor, as well as the relationships he’s established in the surf, water and adventure industries, with helping in the success of his newest enterprise. “I’m lucky enough to be able to get pretty much anyone at a company on the phone and listening,” he says. “This access brings opportunities to our members that no one else can get.” How does Healey find the time and energy to chase the world’s biggest waves and run a
number of businesses all at the same time? In an industry where high-paying sponsorships are harder and harder to come by, this 35-year-old charger is taking the future of his career into his own hands. “It’s a major balancing act,” Healey admits. “But I have to be the master of my financial destiny. I’ve learned time and time again that it’s not wise to leave it in the hands of others. I just make sure that all my ventures take on an ‘All roads lead to Rome’ model, except it’s more like ‘All ventures lead to water.’” For more information, visit surfshopbox.com.
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ROMANCE IN THE REDWOODS On an easy two-hour walk, learn how redwoods, animals, fascinating plants, banana slugs and more celebrate love in the wild. x Thursday, Feb. 2, 11:30 a.m. Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, parks.ca.gov.
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MIGRATION FESTIVAL Enjoy a full day of activities with the whole family, including games, crafts and live music, while learning how different creatures migrate. x Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Natural Bridges State Park, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, parks.ca.gov.
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FESTIVAL SCMF has passionately curated a lineup of internationally known acts as well as local Santa Cruz and Bay Area artists. More than 200 performers will appear on 15-plus stages at downtown venues. x Saturday, Feb. 18-Sunday, Feb 19. Multiple venues. Santacruzmusicfestival. com.
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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR The 41st annual film festival for adventure lovers, with films that will make you feel like you’re climbing the highest peaks and charging the biggest waves. x Thursday, Feb. 23-Sunday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, recreation.ucsc.edu.
25-26 CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF Amateur and professional chefs from across Northern California descend on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk to cook up and hand out samples of some seriously delicious chowders. x Saturday, Feb. 25-Sunday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, beachboardwalk.com/clam-chowder-cook-off.
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Experience nature hikes and educational talks about the often-overlooked but heroically well-adapted amphibian native. x Saturday, March 4, 4 p.m. Rancho del Oso Nature & History Center, 3600 Hwy 1 at Waddell Creek, Davenport, ranchodeloso.org.
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YOUNGER LAGOON RESERVE TOUR Enjoy a 90-minute, behind-the-scenes hiking tour in a diverse coastal environment containing migrating sea birds, bobcats and other wildlife. Learn what scientists are doing to track mammals, restore native habitat and more. x Sunday, March 11, 2-3:30 p.m. Seymour Marine Discovery Center, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu.
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SANTA CRUZ PADDLEFEST An exciting annual contest that features all things paddle-related, including kayaks, SUPS, surf kayaks and more. x Thursday, March 23-Sunday, March 26, all day. Steamer Lane, West Cliff Drive, santacruzpaddlefest.com.
WEDNESDAYS COMEDY NIGHT AT ROSIE MCCANN’S Laugh away at amazing stand-up comedy by the best comedians in the Bay Area and beyond in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz. x Every Wednesday, 9 p.m. Rosie McCann’s, 1220 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, rosiemccanns.com/santacruz. Free.
THURSDAYS WET PAINT THURSDAYS Local artist Kirby Scudder guides you through the process of painting everything from landscapes to portraits. x Every Thursday, 6:30-9 p.m. The Artbar & Cafe, 1060 River St., wetpaintthursdays.wordpress.com.
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Randy and Janet, longtime supporters of the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Dominican Hospital, have created a generous challenge gift to match the first 100 gifts made to support a new Baby Honor Wall. It will be located in the hospital’s Family & Newborn Care Courtyard, which will provide a beautiful setting for new parents and their babies.
Please consider a $1,000 recognition opportunity to honor babies born in Santa Cruz, while supporting the Family & Newborn Care Courtyard. Eight hundred spots are available.
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