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LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER

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hat is it about us humans that drives us to always want more? We’re never really satisfied—always wanting to build higher, go faster, reach further. The podcasting prince Joe Rogan once compared the human species to a more complex type of bacteria, just on a planetary scale. One that multiplies faster than it dies off and destroys everything in its path. As much as I’d like to disagree, it’s hard not to see the truth in Rogan’s statements. One example of mankind's insatiable appetite for more is within the cruise-ship industry. These flashy floating cities are getting bigger and more grandiose every year. Royal Caribbean’s recently unveiled Symphony of the Seas is more than three football fields long, weighs

more than 228,000 tons and carries 6,680 passengers, as well as a 2,200person crew. It’s basically a floating Disneyland, complete with nightclubs, arcades, tennis courts and your choice of 19 pools—because why would you ever want to experience the ocean your shit just got flushed into? An average cruise ship carrying half as many passengers as the Symphony can emit the same amount of particulate matter into the atmosphere, per day, as one million cars. The industry dumps one billion gallons of sewage into our oceans annually and is known for regularly causing fatal whale strikes as they push their way into some of the most pristine places on earth. I swear I’m a positive guy and I promise you’re close to the end

of this cynical rant, but before you go, let me enlighten you with one more flabbergasting fact: In 2020, there are 20 of these colossal cruise ships scheduled to drop anchor in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. I’m not sure about you, but this is not what I envision when I hear the term “sanctuary.” Santa Cruz Waves has decided to take a deeper dive into this issue with a short documentary film, in hopes of educating our coastal communities on a topic that could have a profound effect not only on our marine ecosystem, but also on our way of life. Stay tuned for more details about the first annual Santa Cruz Waves Film Festival this fall, when the full-length documentary will premiere.

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INSIDE

Volume 5.6 - APRIL/MAY 2019

46 FIRST LOOK

31 Letter from the Founder 35 Best of the Web 37 Word on the Street 38 Causes: The Next Plastic Bans? 40 Remember When: The Court of Mysteries

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46 The 2019 Swellies Awards 70 Behind the Lens: Matt Hofman 84 Adventure: Argentina 91 Environment: The Worst of the Worst 94 Art: Andrew Ward

FOOD & DRINK

103 Local Eats: Vixen Kitchen 109 Drinks: PRIMAL Santa Cruz 112 Dining Guide

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WORD ON THE STREET

Q: Bella Mullen, political studies student: “Plastic lids to coffee cups.”

Larry Brown, teacher: “I don’t think I want to ban any specific thing, but I do want to bring back common courtesy to the public.”

Santa Cruz County recently banned single-use hotel toiletries. Are there any other problematic items you think should be banned locally?

Mike MacDonald, farmers market manager: “Straw ban. Completely banning plastic straws."

Alex Mullenly, U.S. commercial counselor: “Plastic straws. [And] trash that people leave on the street, but you can’t really ban people from doing that.”

Melody Overstreet, teacher: “I would love to see the culture at large transform from one that emphasizes single-use items and landfills to one of balance and mindful reciprocity in honor of the Earth with respect to the various indigenous communities around the world whose traditional life-ways are informed by thousands of years of knowledge.”

Joel Mcdavitt, industrial designer: “Pesticides, especially using them up the coast, and plastic straws.”

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Eamon Lara, gardener and musician: “Banning plastic bags. It seems like Safeway and other places are still using them. They shouldn’t be available.”

Laura Mendenhall, legal studies student: “Drive-thrus. It’s all plastic to-go [packaging], you are wasting gas, and consuming food just becomes so indifferent.”

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Save Our Shores leads the fight against six pesky sources of single-use waste By ERICA CIRINO

otels are all about creating convenience for guests, but some of the convenience comes at a cost for the environment: The tiny plastic bottles of suds and creams provided in each room are usually only half-used. Hotels, which aren’t equipped to recycle these miniature toiletries, most often toss them out with the regular trash. Worldwide, experts estimate hotels throw away about half a million of these plastic bottles every day— significantly adding to the world’s plastic waste problem. But some hotels are waking up to this issue, and have started to either donate half-used toiletries to the homeless or replace small toiletry bottles with larger ones or wallmounted dispensers. And a set of brand-new rules born in Santa Cruz is helping push change even farther forward: In December, Santa Cruz

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County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an ordinance–the first of its kind worldwide–requiring nearly all hotels and rental properties to stop offering guests toiletries packed in single-use plastic containers. The ordinance was imagined and advocated for by local ocean conservation organization Save Our Shores (SOS) in a bid to reduce plastic waste, much of which ultimately ends up in the marine environment where it poses a hazard to wildlife and humans. While SOS considers this new rule a win for the environment, its leaders say their work on preventing further plastic pollution in the oceans won’t stop there. Now, SOS is ambitiously working to bar other pollutants through local legislation. Its latest legislative targets include rules that would prevent the sale of balloons, establish take-back programs for used contact lenses, require Laundromats to install filters on their machines to catch tiny plastic clothing fibers, and ban the sale of single-use plastic coffee pods and single-use plastic water bottles.

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“All of the items we are targeting have the potential to end up on our shores and in our Monterey Bay,” says Katherine O’Dea, SOS’s executive director. Globally, she adds, “plastic ocean pollution has reached crisis stage with more than eight million metric tons of plastic entering our oceans every year.” Despite attempts by municipalities, countries and companies to improve plastic waste collection and recycling, experts say that plastic will continue to be a problem so long as it is still used. This is because much of it winds up in landfills and oceans regardless of recycling efforts: In a 2017 study on the fate of all plastics ever made, scientists discovered just 9 percent of plastic created has been recycled, and 79 percent has ended up in landfills and the natural environment. Twelve percent of plastic waste has been incinerated. Better, then, are solutions focused on preventing waste in the first place, experts say. To that end, legislation curbing use of disposable plastic items is gaining traction worldwide, and Santa Cruz is a leader, says the county’s Zero Waste programs manager Tim Goncharoff. “We were among the first to ban plastic bags, polystyrene, plastic straws and more,” says Goncharoff. “We have documented more than 100 cases where other cities, counties and even states have adopted ordinances borrowed from Santa Cruz City and County, from San Diego to San Francisco, Denver, Seattle to New York City. … Showing what is possible magnifies our impact far beyond our size and numbers.” Goncharoff says that both Santa Cruz County’s residents and business owners have generally reacted

positively to such legislation. When there are complaints, he says the county works with all parties to craft a plan that’s both enforceable and effective. Elsewhere, plasticuse restrictions have been met less favorably. Hawaii is one example: Every time legislators have proposed to ban expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam food containers over the past decade, the plastic and restaurant industries have successfully argued that a ban would kill their livelihoods. To date, the state has been unsuccessful on prohibiting EPS foam food containers, though, like California, it has previously banned plastic bags. SOS’s legislative tactics have involved creating and signing petitions, which are delivered to the county and city with the help of other conservation organizations such as Surfrider Foundation, Oceana and Sierra Club. Members of these groups also speak out in support at public meetings and educate the public at events and on social media, in addition to asking for industry and business support—which is critical in getting new legislation passed. While the recent success with plastic toiletry containers suggests its current strategy on single-use plastic legislation is working, O’Dea says SOS remains on its toes in order to address the next round of single-use plastic items. “Our tactics may evolve as we get deeper into the heart of these issues, depending on the response or pushback we receive,” says O’Dea. “We have a lot more work to do and we are digging in for the long term.”

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REMEMBER WHEN ... ?

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t’s known by a variety of colorful nicknames—the Red Castle, the Abalone Palace, the Watts tower of Santa Cruz, the Yogi Temple, and, its most recent moniker, the Court of Mysteries. Whatever you may call it, the enigmatic compound on the Westside of Santa Cruz has been a source of gossip and tall tales for decades. “I’ve discovered over years of doing research that when there are persisting rumors that fill a gap in history, it is largely a community’s effort to understand something that’s a puzzle,” says local historian Carolyn Swift. “There’s always some truth in there, but it’s hard to pull the fact away from the fiction.” Located at 519 Fair Ave., the curious home is composed of brick and abalone shells and embossed

with seemingly meaningful shapes and designs. Kenneth Claire Kitchen built this home in the 1940s while, just down the street at 1211 Fair Ave., his brother Raymond Kitchen worked on his own unique edifice, which would later earn the title Kitchen’s Castle. Some say the brothers worked on their constructions night after night, under the cover of darkness. Although this story and many others surrounding the bizarre-looking estates are probably spurious, it hasn’t prevented locals from speculating on the brothers’ motivations. One rumor claims that they worked in the moonlight to energize their creations with supernatural energy, while another is that the Kitchen brothers stacked bricks in the wee hours to avoid the prying eyes

of building inspectors. But both stories are unlikely to be true. Kenneth and Raymond Kitchen were both adept and experienced builders, and had applied for building permits. Kenneth applied in 1946 for Unit #1 of the Yogi Temple, as he called it, and his brother applied for his own building permit for his property in 1947. The more likely reason that the Pennsylvania-born brothers worked on their passion projects at night is that they didn’t have any other spare time. The two worked as builders all around Santa Cruz, and would have been busy during the day. “The brothers had building skills and were stonemasons,” says Swift. “Even if they landed only occasional odd jobs at the start, Ken and Ray were able to recognize

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REMEMBER WHEN ... ?

SOME SAY THAT THEY WORKED IN THE MOONLIGHT TO ENERGIZE THEIR CREATIONS WITH SUPERNATURAL ENERGY, WHILE OTHERS SAID IT WAS TO AVOID THE PRYING EYES OF BUILDING INSPECTORS. and salvage leftover materials and use them creatively, using natural materials, like abalone shells, to enhance the rough construction of their inexpensive housing.” Kenneth and Raymond had followed others from their large family to Santa Cruz from Pennsylvania in the midst of the Great Depression. Here, they eventually purchased plots of land on Fair Avenue in the late 1930s. Kenneth first built modest

housing, and began constructing a fence around the property, which included one of the compound’s most visible and well-known structures, the so-called “Gate of Prophecy,” which still stands today. According to the account of an unnamed source, Kenneth believed that the symbols of the sun and moon on the gate’s triangular plaque could move, and would one day line up and serve as a harbinger for the end times.

However, according to the Yogi Temple’s second owners and reports from neighbors, Raymond said that the esoteric symbols and ornate designs that covered their constructions were modeled after a postcard he received from India, and didn’t have any particular religious or prophetic significance. “Kenneth was perhaps a bit more eccentric and that showed up in his architectural design,” says Swift. “In part, I think they

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did their designs the way they did because they could. They were talented, motivated single men using their ingenuity to get by while their counterparts back home were suffering the full impact of hard times.” A few years after the brothers applied for their building permits, they left their unfinished creations in the hands of others. Raymond moved to the Central Valley in 1949, where he died in 1973. Kenneth left in the early 1950s before he had completed the

second story of his unorthodox home, which only added to the speculation around the site and its builder. The property is again under construction. The latest owners, Douglas Harr, a tech consultant, and Artina Morton, an artist, purchased the 519 Fair Ave. property in 2016. The couple plans to preserve the parts of the original building that have survived, and add structures of their own to live in, which may further obscure the real story of the Kitchen

brothers and their temple, and fuel local legends for decades to come. “Personally, I think any change to the landscape is going to detract the ability of the old structures to tell their story,” says Swift. “And the destruction that’s already taken place has erased some of the context. My realistic hope is that enough is preserved to allow the story to go on—to retain the wonder of unanswered questions as well as the sense of mystery.”

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ASHLEY HELD Ashley Held might look like the girl-next-door, but once she has a board in her hand, she’s a ruthless wave slayer. You may have seen this powerhouse laying down her trademark cutback at First Peak or throwing buckets at the Hook in a blonde blur of surfing prowess. Twenty-one-year-old Held is poised to grasp the WSL’s Qualifying Series by the horns—as soon as she completes her final semester at San Jose State University, where she’s studying business marketing. Last year, she competed on the Santa Cruz Board Riders Club team, kicking off the first competition with a 10-point wave and a whammy, doubling her score. She went on to help carry the Santa Cruz Board Riders to a first place finish at the end of the year for the Northern Division. When she’s not conquering waves, Held is most likely slashing the slopes or wearing out the wheels on her skateboard, rapping along to 21 Savage. SANTA CRUZ WAVES | 47

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PRIMAL SANTA CRUZ

he night before owner Jason Morgan opened his doors on Jan. 26, he had a nightmare that no one would come. Two weeks later, crowded tables and a line of people waiting to be seated have shown him otherwise. For the paleo, keto, Atkins, gluten-free, or just plain health conscious, PRIMAL is a dream come true. The 100-percent organic, grainfree, sugar-free, locally sourced menu is guaranteed to delight the most discerning— and the most indulgent—palates.

Start off with a steaming teapot of lemongrass-ginger bone broth and a plate of kimchi Brussels sprouts. Unleash your inner lush on a bottle of hangover-free dry-farmed wine. Treat yo’self to a guiltfree plate of chicken and waffles (it’s OK, it’s almond flour!). “Everything is cooked in avocado oil,” says Morgan. “I’m giving up a lot of profit to do that, but it means more to me that people are eating well.”

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BREWERY Elkhorn Slough Brewing Humble Sea Brewing Co. Discretion Brewing

ICE CREAM Penny Ice Creamery Marianne’s Ice Cream Mission Hill Creamery

SUSHI Akira Imura Japanese Restaurant Sushi Garden

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ITALIAN RESTAURANT Lillian’s Italian Kitchen Ristorante Italiano Cafe Mare

TAPHOUSE Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House POUR Taproom Lúpulo Craft Beer House

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NONPROFIT Native Animal Rescue Gravity Water Jacob’s Heart REALTOR Jessyka Soto Jeremy Larson Ace Estess REAL ESTATE COMPANY David Lyng Real Estate Dream Catch Properties Live Love Santa Cruz / Sereno Group (tie)

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Favorite Brewery:

ELKHORN SLOUGH BREWING

his boutique brewing company has carved out a community in the most unlikely of places. Nestled off the street in an industrial section of Watsonville, it has the feel of a speakeasy, minus the sign. Worn leather couches huddle around a burlwood coffee table, surrounded by 50 repurposed oak barrels swelling with handcrafted beer. Husband and wife Michael Enos and Julie Rienhardt specialize in brewing wild ales and sours, using their own yeast strain harvested from local apple trees.

Sprouted from the frontlines of nonprofits, these proprietors are committed to building a sustainable business. Elkhorn Slough is currently the only brewery in Santa Cruz County that is 100-percent solar powered, and has helped raise money for dozens of nonprofits since opening its doors in 2016. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are truly committed to this being a platform for civic engagement,â&#x20AC;? says Enos. For a rare novelty, try Green Jewel, a probiotic sour brewed with cannabis terpenes.

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Favorite Snowboard/ Ski Shop:

HELM OF SUN VALLEY

hen winter unleashes its tempestuous glory, as it did this past year, the mountainbound among us celebrate the existence of a snowboard and ski shop conveniently located on 41st Avenue. The only full-service local store for powder junkies, Helm of Sun Valley is a shoe-in, but despite its monopoly on the Santa Cruz snow business, it sure doesn’t shirk on service. Helm’s junior trade-in program keeps groms geared-up as they grow without

putting a freeze on parents’ credit card, and the consignment program gets you 50-70 percent of the selling price on your old equipment. In addition to offering a full range of powder-hunting paraphernalia, rentals, boot fitting, tuning, and repair, this shapeshifter stays on it when the snow melts with outdoor furniture and disc golf galore.

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Favorite Clothing Retail:

STRIPE MEN and

PACIFIC TRADING CO.

aught in a fashion funk? Head downtown to Stripe Design Group (our Men’s Clothing winner) and Pacific Trading Co. (the Women’s Clothing winner) for a wardrobe revamp. In addition to stocking timeless styles, both of these shops are locally owned and environmentally conscious. “Fashion shouldn’t be disposable,” says Rama Heinrich, who co-owns Pacific Trading Co. with her mother and sister. The high-quality, fashion-forward styles featured at the downtown and Bay Avenue storefronts are designed to last. Special hangtags comprise a “Look Closer” cam-

paign, which identifies brands committed to making a difference ethically, socially, and environmentally. “I believe in people having a small wardrobe with a few shapes that really suit them,” agrees Stripe Owner Suna Lock. Originally from London, Lock started off as an interior designer before founding the original Stripe clothing store in 2009, followed by Stripe MEN in 2013. In keeping with the Marie Kondo school of thought, she believes that fashion should be more intentional, “whether you’re 19 and saving up for your first pair of jeans or you’re 50 and your wife doesn’t like your dad jeans anymore.”

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Favorite Dispensary:

KINDPEOPLES

oted Best Dispensary for two years running, this ganjaprenuer is on a winning streak. With locations downtown and on Soquel Avenue, a heady selection of flowers, seeds, clones, prerolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, tinctures, and topicals are always right around the corner. Check out the brand-new dispensary at 533 Ocean St. with custom renovations by fellow Swellies frontrunner Stripe Design Group. It’s opening on (you guessed it) 4/20—

stop by and receive free tickets to the grand opening party at Hotel Paradox. “We’ve really focused on the customer experience,” says Brett Friel, marketing director at KindPeoples. “Legalization has brought a lot of new demographics to the cannabis market, and we’re trying to offer customers as many ways to easily access product as possible.” If you’re in a rush or just tryin’ to lie low, order online with Express Lane, use the self-checkout kiosks, or take advantage of the free delivery service.

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Nonprofit:

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n service of our furry and feathered neighbors, this nonprofit has kept Santa Cruz County wild since 1982. Native Animal Rescue rehabilitates distressed animals and ultimately releases them back into the wild, and educates our community about coexistence with our hooved, clawed, cloven- and web-footed friends. In an average year, NAS cares for 230 squirrels, 200 opossums, 157 seagulls, 146 murres, 98 ducks, 89 sparrows, 85 skunks, 76 jays, 73 hummingbirds, 45 towhees, 42 owls,

41 rabbits, 40 quail, 40 hawks, 35 reptiles and amphibians, 35 fawns, 32 bats, 18 pelicans, and five coyotes. How do these wild animal whisperers do it? The answer is: donations. Believe it or not, those bring-yourown-bag credits really do make a difference. NAS receives $1,000 per month in funding from New Leaf Community Markets alone. Wondering how else you can help? Executive Director Eve Egan says that keeping your cat in a catio (a fenced-in outdoor enclosure) is the best way to keep our wild critters safe.

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M A N The local photographer hunts stunning images from Botswana to the Monterey Bay

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n the vast plains within Botswana’s many national parks, predators like lions and leopards abound, lounging, lapping from watering holes, and stalking their next meal. Just far enough away—close but not too close—slouched in an all-terrain vehicle, camera in hand, is Santa Cruz native, Matt Hofman. After a decade of capturing stunning landscapes and exotic wildlife, he has become a hunter in his own right. “I’m always waiting for just the right moment,” says Hofman. “Most of the time, the animals are either sleeping or eating and there’s nothing really interesting going on, so getting some type of other interaction takes a lot of patience. I wait

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 Above: Morning reflection at the Okakuejo waterhole in Etosha National Park, Namibia.

 Opposite page: A young leopard in Okavango Delta, Botswana.

for those moments when they’re showing their personality or doing something different or unexpected.”

When Hofman isn’t prowling for images of dangerous beasts in their element, he’s pursuing his main vocation: video production. Working with organizations like CrossFit and ESPN, Hofman has traveled all around the world. It’s only in his downtime that he goes out into the wild world to unwind after a long day’s work.

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What first inspired you to start shooting landscapes and wildlife? I got into photography almost as an escape from the busy, hectic scene of video shoots. I still use my camera, but I get to go out into nature, where it’s a little more quiet and mellow. Photography is also a great excuse to go and explore amazing and beautiful places. We are lucky to live in Santa Cruz where you can drive an hour away and find some place you’ve never been before. I like to travel, and my

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 Beach trash: The trash Lewis collected in just 30 or so minutes near Castle Beach.

photography has taken me to many different places around the world, like Africa, Indonesia, and New Zealand. What drew you to southern Africa? My first trip to Africa was in 2006 and it was a family trip. My brother and his wife were there for 10 weeks, so we went out to visit them. I fell in love immediately. It’s hard to describe to someone who has never been in the wilds of Africa. It’s as real as it gets.

"THERE’S NOT REALLY MUCH OF AN ISSUE WITH THE BIG CATS. THEY LOOK RIGHT THROUGH YOU FOR THE MOST PART. IT’S MORE THE ELEPHANTS YOU HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT."

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 Above: Nature mimics nature. Okavango Delta, Botswana.

When you go out on a safari and see the animals the way they were meant to live, it’s so incredible. I recently returned from a month-long trip to Namibia and Botswana. This was my third trip together with my girlfriend Kathy to southern Africa and we can't get enough of it over there. Have you ever found yourselves in any hairy situations? Most of these animals don’t react to vehicles. They grow up with these

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vehicles, and even though they are obnoxious and loud, the animals don’t see them as any kind of threat, so you can pull up on a pride of lions that’s sitting only 15 feet away. But if you break the shape of the vehicle and move, they’ll see you. I captured one close-up of a female lion with these intense eyes. I got the shot right after someone in our car stood up to adjust their seat. As soon as they broke the shape of the vehicle, the lion went from sleeping to alert

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to staring right at us. We had to move on at that point. Are there other threats out there in the wild aside from the big cats? There’s not really much of an issue with the big cats. They look right through you for the most part. It’s more the elephants you have to worry about. Elephants are highly intelligent, and when they look in your eyes, you know they’re looking at you. They are really

the only animals that react to the vehicles. And if you come across a big grumpy male, they’ll shake their heads and trumpet and charge at you. I’ve had to reverse on a road for half a mile with an elephant chasing me. They flip cars and do all kinds of crazy stuff, which is why they’re also the most fun to watch. What do you hope people take away from your work? Through my images, I hope that people will gain a sense of

“I’VE HAD TO REVERSE ON A ROAD FOR HALF A MILE WITH AN ELEPHANT CHASING ME.”

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ï&#x20AC;³ Island living on the Telos Islands, Indonesia.

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 Above: The ultimate Indo backdrop: Telos Islands, Indonesia.

 Opposite page: The photographer in his element. PHOTO: NIKKI BROOKS

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appreciation for these places and for wildlife. You hear about what happened when the government shut down and people trashed the national parks. Why does that happen? Where’s the love for these places? Hopefully through others’ and my photography, people will see how amazing these places are, and it will inspire them to preserve and protect them.

What are your hopes for your work moving forward? The great thing about photography is that you are constantly learning and improving, and the way technology is these days, there is always something new to catch up on. I love working in TV and video, but if I could shoot landscape and wildlife photos fulltime, I'd do it in a second.

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“HOPEFULLY … PEOPLE WILL SEE HOW AMAZING THESE PLACES ARE, AND IT WILL INSPIRE THEM TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THEM.”

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rgentina as a travel destination has enticed me to return several times over the past decade, most recently in January for a month-long backpacking stint that revealed new corners of the intriguing, deeply diverse South American nation. Not only does Argentina possess a uniquely multicultural makeup— heavily comprised of Italian, Spanish and German immigrants, plus countless smaller slices of you-name-it—the country’s scenic geological compositions are also wildly alluring, especially for someone wielding a camera. Here’s a look through my lens at four Argentine locations that drew me in and prompted enduring contemplations.

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Buenos Aires Anyone kicking off a trip in Argentina will likely start their journey in the capital city of Buenos Aires, where locals are known as Porteños. The expansive city has a long history of public political resistance, which has its roots in a dictatorship during the ’70s and ’80s that tore apart families and “disappeared” upward of 30,000 leftist dissidents. Walking down Avenida de Mayo, it’s not uncommon to encounter high-energy rallies, full of beating drums and radical horn-playing, in this case led by workers’ rights organizers. The country is now in the throes of an economic recession: the Argentine peso is currently worth less than half of what it’s worth to the U.S. dollar compared to the last time I visited in 2014, and the financial hurt among smallbusiness owners and taxi drivers is worn on their sleeves. Even so, the opportunity for protest can still be held closely and warmly between family, as the young girl’s smile in the above photo portrays.

TOP: A young girl atop her father's shoulders takes in the sights and sounds of a bustling workers' rights march on Avenida de Mayo in downtown Buenos Aires. CENTER: An Argentinian man sports his nation's flag during the workers’ rights march. BOTTOM: An elderly woman wears a white head cloth, a symbol for the "Mothers of Plaza De Mayo," or mothers who lost their children during Argentina's dictatorship during the 1970s and '80s. 8 6 | SANTA CRUZ WAVES

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San Carlos de Bariloche The Patagonian city of Bariloche is nestled in the Andean foothills and hugs the southern edge of the wind swept Nahuel Huapi Lake. Easily mistaken for a high-Alpine Euro ski town, Bariloche looks and feels cold, though keep in mind that January is summertime in Argentina. The tourist town draws thousands of skiers during the winter and mountaineers during warmer months, but during my visit uncommonly cold temperatures kept nights on the verge of freezing. Bariloche has the overt feel of a German village, and a historically darker undercurrent of Nazi fugitives who quietly integrated into the township after World War II. One SS Nazi captain was extradited in 1994 for his war crimes after being confronted in the street by a U.S. news team. Apparently, Bariloche has baggage. In step with a group of PorteĂąos who had taken me in as one of their own on a previous visit, we bundled up against the cold and trekked surrounding hills with wicked mountain vistas, practiced lakeside acroyoga under a skin-searing razor sun, and brought in the New Year with a backyard bonfire and Spanish guitar singalongs.

TOP: Playful dogs don't mind the chilly waters fed by snow runoff from the mountains surrounding Bariloche. CENTER: A group of Argentinian friends practice acroyoga on the banks of Nahuel Haupi Lake. BOTTOM: A view from the hills surrounding Bariloche.

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Iguazu Falls Formed by shifting tectonic plates about 10 million years ago, the Iguazu Falls are the largest waterfall system on the planet, all fed by the huge Rio Igauzu snaking between Argentina and Brazil. Watching over the highest point of the falls, a flow convergence called the Devil’s Throat (269 feet above the lower river section), it is difficult not to imagine a tragic pre-colonial scene unfold. Walking along a steel-grated pathway over the upper river, toward the watery precipice, the river flows peacefully and the roar of the falls doesn’t overwhelm the ear. How many ancient unsuspecting, indigenous canoe paddlers— exploring from far upstream—have slid over these giant falls to their death? What about fish? Do they know not to swim over the edge, along with 400,000 cubic feet of water per second? Because it’s a long way down, and a Devil’s Throat has to swallow something, right?

TOP: Iguazu Falls national park features the largest waterfall system on the planet. The river that feeds the falls helps to form the border of southern Brazil with Argentina's northeastern Misiones Province. BOTTOM: Motorboats take tourists from all over the world up close to the base of the falls, where powerful wind and spray engulf the passengers. 8 8 | SANTA CRUZ WAVES

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In the northwestern corner of Argentina, the city of Salta is my kickoff for a high-elevation road trip up to Purmamarca, land of the colored mountains. The route is defined by cactus-strewn, river-scarred canyonlands, harsh mountainscapes with patterned, undulating sedimentary deposits, and layer-cake rock formations showcasing deep tones of purples, greens, turquoise, and earthy clay. I took a van tour that rolled me up into the highlands, first along a riverside locomotive route called “train to the clouds,” toward Bolivia. A dark, misty layer of weather hung low over the terrain most of my trip, but parted periodically for surreal views and pee breaks. In some ways, it reminded me of Big Sur. It’s a part of the world that would be easy to wander off into, let yourself get lost, maybe even completely derail and enjoy the peace for a while.

TOP: A quaint cemetery embedded with cacti is a tranquil sight off the road leading up into the mountain range. CENTER: An indigenous woman sells handmade gifts at a roadside turnout. The air is thin and requires those who are unaccustomed to move slowly to avoid losing their breath and becoming lightheaded. BOTTOM: The roads leading into Purmamarca are often eye level with the cloud layer.

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here are already plenty of awards that celebrate efforts to protect the natural environment. But Mother Earth is losing, and it’s time the winners got their dues. The first annual Motherfucker Awards, which I cocreated with author Chris Ryan, set out to do just that: celebrate the companies that screwed Mother Earth the hardest in 2018. Categories included Land, Water, Air,

Fire, Spirit, and Reality. Chris and I hatched the idea in early 2018, penning a manifesto in about nine minutes for a project that would go on to take up the next nine months of our lives. It culminated in a sold-out event in Los Angeles on Dec. 4 and a long "holy-shit-Ican’t-believe-we-pulled-that-off" hug between us backstage when the curtains closed. The project was fueled by rage— rage that, despite our best efforts,

things seem to be getting worse on our home planet. Rage that a sociopathic corporation can so easily hide behind a clever ad campaign. And rage that in America today people get more offended by a word like "motherfucker" than they do about the idea of a corporation fucking Mother Earth. But, as film historian Cecile Starr is credited with saying, “If you want to tell people the truth, you’d better make them laugh, or they’ll kill you.” The image of a shouty environmen-

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The project was fueled by rage—rage that, despite our best efforts, things seem to be getting worse on our home planet. talist is about as appealing as hair in your lasagna, and although contemplating an issue like plastic pollution is capable of inducing rage in even the most experienced zen practitioners, it is, at its core, a repugnant emotion. So, we chose to have comedians represent the “winners,” giving acceptance speeches they wrote themselves. Journalists and activists prompted the comics with facts about their companies’ “achievements.” Chris and I both host podcasts on which we often interview interesting and funny guests, and, once we’d built a barebones website for the event, we asked some of these bold folks if they wanted to be involved. When pitching a project without funding, it’s difficult to overstate the importance of getting a laugh out of the person you’re

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wooing. World-renowned journalists like Matt Taibbi from Rolling Stone and Abby Martin from RT America chuckled at the concept and responded enthusiastically. Comedians like Natasha Leggero, Moshe Kasher, and Simon Rex (aka Dirt Nasty) were also quick to get on board. We matched each comedian with a presenter and gave them a basic list of facts about their company’s achievements. Leggero and Kasher, for instance, accepted on behalf of Chase Bank, the No. 1 financier of tar-sands energy, one of the dirtiest fossil fuels on the planet. On the big night, the duo played sibling heirs to the banking fortune, riffing on how their love of profit was only second to their love of being in an incestuous romantic relationship. Since we

released the video online, Chase Bank has not yet responded to our requests for an interview, but we hope they’ll come around soon. There were hiccups, of course. The show started late, and the projector failed at one point, but overall we succeeded in making people laugh in the face of some of the most depressing issues of our time. Assuming our winners don’t sue us into the fetal position (theoretically we’re protected under parody clause), we will host another show next winter. In a lot of ways, this project was cathartic for me. Rather than spew my rage on a street corner or cover it with a thin veneer of false optimism, I was able to process it in the shape of one big fat dark laugh about the end of the world.

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AIR: CHASE

FIRE: PG&E

for making the atmosphere more visible …

for bringing us closer to a post-apocalyptic hellscape …

Chase is the No. 1 Wall Street funder of tar sands—one of the dirtiest fossil fuels on the planet. Their investments in the tar sands sector directly result in human rights abuses and environmental disasters.

PG&E equipment was responsible for at least 17 of 21 major fires in Northern California in the past year. Many of these fires were due to lack of powerline maintenance.

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for making dirt dirtier than ever … Tyson dumped millions of tons of pollutants into U.S. waterways. Drinking water contaminated with nitrates is linked to cancer, birth defects, and thyroid problems. Fertilizer pollution is also the leading cause of annual toxic algae blooms that cause Dead Zones in waterways across America.

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for the best mind-warp … Facebook’s targeting techniques track users and nonusers on other sites and apps. The company collects data on your locations, spending habits, and political beliefs to sell to advertisers without your consent. This data is used to influence elections.

WATER: COCA-COLA

for outstanding efforts to break the human spirit …

for taking the biggest piss in the global pool …

Purdue Pharma is responsible for bringing Oxycontin to market, and triggering one of the largest health crises in U.S. history. The company was fined $600 million dollars for false marketing practices that obscured the drug’s addictive qualities. Opioid overdoses are now the leading cause of death among young people in America, ahead of car accidents and gun violence. Purdue Pharma will report more than $35 billion dollars in earnings this year.

The equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic enters into our seas every minute, every day, all year long. This year, about 10,000 volunteers from the Break-Free from Plastics movement conducted trash cleanups in 42 countries in an effort to identify the brands that contributed most significantly to plastic pollution in 2018. Coca-Cola was identified as the largest plastic polluter to our oceans globally.

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The origins of Andrew Ward’s dynamic ocean-inspired artwork By DAVE DE GIVE

onny Doon artist Andrew Ward ended up in Santa Cruz by happenstance. As a child, the sculptor lived far from the Pacific Ocean, in the Pittsfield Township area of Oberlin, Ohio. When he was 8 years old, he faced a life-altering event: In 1965, the Palm Sunday cluster of tornadoes— numbering 47 in all—ripped through six states in the Midwest and blew through Ward’s hometown, destroying his family’s two-storey brick house. Ward’s father, a professor of literature at Oberlin College, and brother were killed in the tornado that took down their home. Ward, his mother and sister survived, after Ward—who was the only family member not entrapped in the wreckage— walked a half mile in bare feet to a neighbor’s house for help. When his mother remarried, the reconstituted family moved to Santa Cruz after his stepfather was

accepted to UC Santa Cruz as a graduate student. It was both a heart-rending and seminal period in Ward’s young life, but the artist looks back at his life’s curveballs as fortuitous: Although he had been through a hellacious experience, it brought him to Santa Cruz, where he soon developed a strong love of the ocean that blossomed into a long career as an artist and a life full of fishing, diving and other water sports. “It was uprooting,” says Ward. “But I started surfing after a few years and went to the beach all the time, and [did] mat riding and sailing. And Santa Cruz was a pretty neat place to be a kid back then. It really was.” His early childhood experience led him to an interest in rescue. He was a member of the City of Santa Cruz Beach Lifeguard Service for 10 years, beginning in the mid-'80s. During that time he led a petition drive to

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ensure the continued operation of emergency call boxes along West Cliff Drive so that surfers and others enjoying the water could more easily contact rescue units to respond to emergencies during those pre-cell-phone days. In 1990, he joined the Santa Cruz Fire Department as a part-time reserve firefighter, and was later a founding member of the Surfrider Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Santa Cruz chapter. At the same time, Ward developed artistically, starting with an interest in landscape painting gleaned from an elective class at UCSC in 1976. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gone on to express his love of the sea and living in Santa Cruz by creating all manner of beautiful clay renditions of fish, surfboards and various other marine inhabitants and remnants, as well as ocean-themed mosaics. Along with discovering art and making it his major at UCSC, Ward worked in the PHOTO: DORI WARD

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construction trades, bringing his artistic talents to the fore in working with steel and concrete and setting tiles. He learned how to lay brick in concentric circles during a job he got from the late Manuel Santana, a family friend and Ward’s mentor, who founded the popular Manuel’s restaurant in Aptos. Ward also cites the famously creative Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí as one of artistic influences. In the summer of 1994, Ward was close to finishing his thesis project, a Gaudíinspired mosaic hot tub, when life dealt him another serious blow. The problem first arose while he was participating in the Aquaman race, a triathlon-like event that was popular with lifeguards and that began at the cement ship in Aptos and ended at Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz. He had competed in the race many times before, but this time he was more

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For its 3-ounce hot sipping chocolate, PSC partners with local company CACOCO to bring patrons an uplifting and decadent liquid experience. Far from the average, super-processed hot chocolate, CACOCO’s blends tap into ancient traditions by mixing organic, Fair Trade cacao beans with superfood herbs and spices. Choose from 80-percent extra dark and 70-percent spicy dark for a stimulating and healthy treat.

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For those gluten-free folks who still want to imbibe, but have tried every gluten-free beer and cider in town and want something new, PSC is offering a hard version of kombucha’s lesser-known cousin, jun. Like kombucha, jun is made with living cultures, but feeds on green tea and raw honey instead of black tea and sugar. On tap courtesy of Santa Cruz's very own ViDA Juice, the rotating flavors of jun are light, effervescent, and refreshing, and are also available in non-alcoholic form.

BONE BROTH

Getting out of work and sipping on a steaming cup of bone broth may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but with three distinct flavors to choose from, PSC might just change people’s minds about what they want when it comes to happy hour. In addition to offering chicken and beef broth, PSC has its own signature chicken broth flavored with ginger, lemongrass and vadouvan spice that gives it a curry-like kick. The broth’s warmth has a soothing effect, and it contains a variety of nutrients and collagen, which is broken down into amino acids—the basic building blocks of our bodies. Find these drinks and much more at PRIMALSanta Cruz, 1203 Mission St., Santa Cruz, primalsantacruz.com.

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DINING GUIDE Downtown 515 KITCHEN & COCKTAILS With a focus on inventive small plates and cocktails, 515 Kitchen & Cocktails has been offering a nuanced take on internationally influenced California cuisine in downtown Santa Cruz since 2006. 515 Cedar St., (831) 425-5051, www.515santacruz.com

ALDERWOOD Alderwood Santa Cruz is a seasonally driven restaurant by chef Jeffrey Wall serving coastal, wood-fired cuisine with French undertones. Blending sophistication and comfort with an unyielding passion for graceful hospitality, the menu reflects California’s abundant produce and the best regional purveyors. Inspired by the Central Coast region and its world-class growers and

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producers, Alderwood takes pride in featuring oysters, cocktails, wines, and aged beef in equal measure. 155 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, www. alderwoodsantacruz.com

AQUARIUS DREAM INN Spectacular oceanfront dining just off the beach in Santa Cruz. One of Santa Cruz's top dining destinations, Aquarius offers seafood and organic Californian cuisine. Open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on Sundays. 175 W. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, www.dreaminnsantacruz.com

BETTY'S EAT INN Locally owned burger joint with a fun vibe. Features award-winning burgers, fries, salads, beer, wine and shakes. Soak up the sun on the outdoor patios at all three locations. 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.).

EL PALOMAR Unique and fresh Mexican cuisine, family recipes. 1336 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 425-7575, www.elpalomarsantacruz.com

HULA'S ISLAND GRILL California twist on Hawaiian island grill and tiki bar. 221 Cathcart St., Santa Cruz, (831) 426-4852, www.hulastiki.com

IDEAL BAR & GRILL A Santa Cruz institution with amazing beach, boardwalk and wharf views. Open every day, featuring nightly specials and a full bar. 106 Beach St., Santa Cruz, (831) 4233827, www.idealbarandgrill.com

KIANTI’S PIZZA & PASTA BAR Located in the heart of Downtown, stands boldly amongst fellow businesses with it’s vibrant colors and welcoming atmosphere. The indoor lively and update vibe is a crowd pleaser, with weekend performance. For those preferring a more relaxed experience, dine within the heated patio and cozy up to the fireplace. Kianti’s is as kid friendly as as they come. 1100 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz (831)469-4400 www.kiantis.com

LAILI Santa Cruz's answer to high-quality Mediterranean / Indian / Pakistani / Afghan food. 101 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, (831) 423-4545, www. lailirestaurant.com

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FOOD&DRINK DINING GUIDE MOZAIC A Mediteranean and Middle Eastern fusion menu, filled with vibrant dishes from arugula pesto pasta to Greek moussaka. Enjoy a belly dancer on Friday nights and daily happy hour specials. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 110 Church St., Santa Cruz, (831) 454-8663, mozaicsantacruz.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

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Harbor THE CROW’S NEST Iconic restaurant and bar located at the harbor. 2218 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, (831) 476-4560, www.crowsnest-santacruz.com

Midtown AKIRA Sushi made with fresh-caught seafood and locally grown produce. 1222 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 600-7093, www.akirasantacruz.com

CHARLIE HONG KONG

Traditional Hawaiian grill, poke bar, fresh ingredients, full bar. 120 Union St., Santa Cruz, (831) 426-7666, www.ponohawaiiangrill.com

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) 426-5664, www.charliehongkong.com

POUR TAPROOM

EL JARDÍN RESTAURANT

Gastropub fare with vegan and gluten-free options. Sixty beers and eight wines on tap. 110 Cooper St., Ste. 100B, Santa Cruz, (831) 535-7007, pourtaproom.com/santa-cruz.

ROSIE MCCANN'S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT

Delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine featuring locally grown, fresh ingredients. 655 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, (831) 4779384, www.eljardinrestaurant.net

LA POSTA RESTAURANT

Serving fresh, seasonal food, such as salads, grass-fed burgers, and sustainable fish dishes, with 29 beers on draft. 1220 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 426-9930, www.rosiemccanns.com

With inventive Italian dishes crafted from local and seasonal ingredients, La Posta is a neighborhood restaurant that brings the soul of Italian cuisine into the heart of Seabright. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. 538 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 457-2782, lapostarestaurant.com.

SOIF RESTAURANT & WINE BAR

SEABRIGHT BREWERY

A comfortable place to drink great wine, eat food that is as good as the wine, and then—if the wine is to your liking—buy some and take it home. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., and until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 105 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 423-2020, www.soifwine.com

Rotating beer selection, with dog-friendly outdoor patio. 519 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 426-2739, www.seabrightbrewery.com

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STAGNARO BROS. SEAFOOD INC. Seaside eatery turning out fresh seafood staples on the Santa Cruz Wharf with views of the Pacific. 59 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, (831) 423-2180

ZOCCOLI’S Iconic delicatessen, sandwiches, salads, sides. 1534 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 423-1711,www.zoccolis.com

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Grass-fed beef, fun atmosphere, and a great beer menu. 1520 Mission St., Santa Cruz, (831) 425-5300, www.burgersantacruz.com

CASCADES BAR & GRILL AT COSTANOA California cuisine, local, organic, and handcrafted ingredients. 2001 Rossi Road at Hwy 1, Pescadero, (650) 879-1100, www.costanoa.com

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THE POINT CHOPHOUSE

Serving up smoked barbecue, craft beer and live music. 1618 Mission St., Santa Cruz, (831) 458-2222, www.facebook.com/missionstbbq

A traditional neighborhood steak “chop” house restaurant where generations of local families, friends and visitors to the area meet to celebrate in a casual setting. With good honest food, local draft beer and wine, and premium cocktails, the Point Chophouse offers something for everyone—even the little ones. Dinner and happy hour daily; breakfast and lunch weekends. 3326 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz, (831) 476-2733, www.thepointchophouse.com

PARISH PUBLICK HOUSE British-influenced pub food with full bar. 841 Almar Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 4210507, www.parishpublickhouse.com

PRIMAL SANTA CRUZ PRIMAL Santa Cruz is uncompromising about optimal quality, focusing on nutrientdense, locally sourced and ancestrally inspired food. The menu contains zero gluten, grains, GMOs, refined sugar or seed oils. Serving Verve Coffee, ViDA Kombucha & dry-farm wines. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week. 1203 Mission St., Santa Cruz, (831) 226-2328, www.primalsantacruz.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

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

KAITO Quaint atmosphere, specializing in ramen, sushi, Japanese tapas, beer and sake.in the heart of Pleasure Point. 830 41st Ave., Santa Cruz, (831) 464-2586,www.smilekaito.com

MARGARITAVILLE Waterfront restaurant offering a lively setting for casual Californian cuisine and cocktails. 231 Esplanade, Capitola, (831) 476-2263, margaritavillecapitola.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

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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) 4751511, www.shadowbrook-capitola.com

SOTOLA California farmstead concept focusing on local farms, ranches and seafood. In convivial quarters with an outdoor patio. 231 Esplanade Ste. 102, Capitola, (831) 854- 2800

ZAMEEN AT THE POINT Fresh, fast and healthy Mediterranean cuisine. Made-to-order wraps, bowls and salads. Open Tuesday through Sunday. 851 41st Ave, Capitola, (831) 713-5520

ZELDA'S ON THE BEACH Indoor and outdoor dining with a beachfront deck, where American dishes, including seafood, are served. 203 Esplanade, Capitola, (831) 4754900, www.zeldasonthebeach.com

Soquel CAFE CRUZ Rosticceria and bar, nice atmosphere, fresh and local. 2621 41st Ave., Soquel, (831) 476-3801, www.cafecruz.com

THE JERK HOUSE Traditional and fusion Jamaican cuisine made with fresh, organic and locally sourced ingredients. Mellow vibe and outdoor patio. 2525 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, (831) 3167575, www.jerkhousesantacruz.com

SURF CITY SANDWICH Fast-casual dining with craft sandwiches, gourmet soups, salads, and a microtaproom. 4101 Soquel Drive, Soquel, (831) 346-6952, www.surfcitysandwich.com

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Favorite Mole, & Favorite Kid Friendly Restaurant

Favorite Dining with a View, Favorite Happy Hour, Favorite Margarita, & Favorite Place to Watch Sports. 21 SEASCAPE BLVD, APTOS CA 95003 | 831-662-9000 www.palapasrestaurant.com

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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

With its vast menu options from burgers to filet mignon, locally sourced produce, fresh fish and amazing desserts, the varied ambiance is perfect for an intimate dinner or casual gathering with family and friends. Enjoy a local beer on tap in the lounge while watching one of your favorite sports. Relax during happy hour with a handcrafted cocktail. The heated outdoor patio welcomes good dogowners and their furry friends. 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, (831) 6629799, www.bittersweetbistro.com

Enjoy ocean-front dining with breathtaking views. 131 Esplanade, Aptos, (831) 688-8917, www.caferioaptos.com

Aptos/Watsonville AKIRA Now in Aptos, sushi made with freshcaught seafood and locally grown produce. 105 Post Office Drive, Ste. D, Aptos, (831) 708-2154, akirasantacruz.com

Grass-fed beef, fun atmosphere, great beer menu. 7941 Soquel Drive, Aptos, (831) 662-2811, www.burgeraptos.com

APTOS ST. BBQ

CAFE BITTERSWEET

Santa Cruz County's best smoked barbecue, craft brews and live blues every night. 8059 Aptos St., Aptos, (831) 662-1721, www.aptosstbbq.com

Breakfast and lunch served Tuesday through Sunday. Outdoor dog-friendly patio. 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, 831662-9799, www.bittersweetbistro.com

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CILANTROS Authentic Mexican cuisine with fresh ingredients, high-quality meat and seafood. 1934 Main St., Watsonville, (831) 761-2161, www.elpalomarcilantros.com

FLATS BISTRO Coffee, pastries and wood-fired pizzas. 113 Esplanade, Rio Del MarBeach, Aptos, (831) 661-5763, www.flatsbistro.com

THE HIDEOUT 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

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

PALAPAS RESTAURANT & CANTINA Coastal Mexican Cuisine. Extensive tequila selection. Happy Hour, and dinner specials. 21 Seascape Blvd., Aptos, (831) 662-9000,www. palapasrestaurant.com

PARISH PUBLICK HOUSE Two full bars, rotating taps, delicious pub fare, patio seating and thirstquenching cocktails. 8017 Soquel Drive, (831) 688-4300, theparishpublick.com

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Pack Boards Flexi-Hex’s environmentally friendly board packaging will save you time and money while helping to save the planet | By NEAL KEARNEY THE DETAILS: • Available in three sizes: Lite, Medium and XL. • Can reduce the need for single-use plastics in many packaging systems. • Leaves 30mm of separation between boards, providing much-needed protection during shipping and transit. • Reduces your environmental footprint by using affordable, accessible, and 100-percent recyclable materials. • Sleeves are designed to protect surfboard rails, deck, nose, and tail.

here’s nothing easy about traveling to a far-flung location while lugging a bulky and awkward board bag full of your prized surf sleds. First off, it can be a real chore to pack them speedily and securely, and most airlines charge an arm and a leg in oversizebaggage fees. From there, it’s a matter of luck: boardbags can be lost or mixed up in transit, and once you hand them off to the luggage checker, you submit them to rough handling by underpaid bird-loaders and the crushing weight of your fellow passengers’ belongings. There’s nothing quite like the sickening feeling you experience upon opening your bag after a long flight only to find all three boards smashed and inoperable courtesy of a bumpy ride through the “friendly skies.” Board bags come in many shapes and sizes, and, depending on your investment, quality can vary. Even the most expensive can’t be relied on to withstand the rigors of travel, so, historically, surfers have used a variety of materials, such as plastic bubble wrap, pipe insulation, and even extra towels, wetsuits, and clothes—to add an extra layer of defense. Not only is this process cumbersome, but surfers are also using some

toxic materials that can ultimately make their way into the sea, adding to the perilous state of our ocean’s health. Finally, thanks to the sharp minds at UK-based company Flexi-Hex, there’s a quick, simple-to-assemble board packaging system that is far more kind to Mother Earth than the usual bubble-wrap method. Flexi-Hex’s reusable cardboard packaging takes single-use plastics out of the equation, and turns what used to be a 30-minute packing nightmare into a two-minute walk-in-the-park. The lightweight, recycled-cardboard sleeves use an innovative honeycomb design to bolster strength and protection, making all that bulky and unreliable packaging a thing of the past. This hexagonal cellular structure is flexible enough to fit most boards, from surfboards and kiteboards to skimboards and stand-up paddleboards. Good for the environment, great for your wallet, and superb in its function, Flexi-Hex lends itself to a low-stress surf trip—one where you can focus on the fun at hand, not combing the country for a surfboard to rent or ding-repair business that speaks English.

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11th Annual

Health & Lifestyle Expo for Women Santa Cruz County ladies — you deserve to feel good in your body, mind, and spirit. Are you looking to improve your health, get more active, eat better, and achieve overall wellness? Then this night is all about YOU.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019: 5 – 8 p.m. Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz

Enter to win our raffle grand prize: $500 gift certificate to Yoso Wellness Spa!

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Now Snatch the Grasshopper from my Hand By KYLE THIERMANN

hey all look a little goofy when you first see them: A group of adults crawling on all fours, dodging wooden doles with slow-motion Matrix moves. To a passerby, it would be easy to mistake them for Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon enthusiasts. In fact, these fitness classes are practicing a type of movement known as the Ido Portal method, which—goofy as it may seem— UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conner McGregor uses to train for fights. The philosophy behind the Ido Portal method is a combination of health, aesthetics, performance, and art, and it was recently brought to our town by way of Santa Cruz Movement. “We want to teach our students to be springy,” says instructor and co-owner Leela Kalow. While the classes incorporate standard exercises like pull-ups, many of the movements emphasize typically overlooked benefits like wrist and ankle mobility.

Early in my first class, I was instructed to stand on one foot and was met with what felt like a sea of bouncing tennis balls that I had to snatch from the air. After I stumbled and lost my balance for the third time in a row, any preconceived notions of goofiness quickly gave way to ice-cold focus. After a series of equally frustrating Karate Kid-style exercises, I felt my fast-twitch muscles start to fire and a bead of sweat drip down my face. As an athlete whose ego admittedly flares when tasked with such drills, it’s a familiar habit to grit my teeth and attempt to push through the same way I would in a CrossFit class. The Ido Portal method, however, demands a level of attention to detail that forced me to slow down and breathe—neither of which have ever come naturally to me. I can’t speak to fighting in the UFC, but when it comes to the sport of surfing, it’s rarely the large muscle groups that fail first. If a surfer couldn’t stick that airdrop at Mavericks or fell coming off

a floater at the Lane, it was probably because they lost their balance and not because of their quad size. Training fast-twitch muscles is the oil that allows the engine to run smoothly—and being labeled a "smooth" surfer is one of the highest forms of praise. Surfing smoothly requires dancing with the wave rather than forcing yourself on her. It requires a level of grace that is often overlooked in a culture that is obsessed with becoming bigger, stronger, and faster. Paradoxically, though, the fastest surfers are also the most graceful. I didn’t feel gassed after the class, but more like I was ready to hit the waves or even attempt a breakdancing move. “And that’s the point,” says Kalow, “Whether you’re a dancer or a surfer or a fighter, we want the classes to prime you for what you love to do.”

For information and class schedules, visit santacruzmovement.com or find them on Instagram @santacruzmovement.

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PLANET FRESH Local activists bring eco-friendly, “funk-free” body care to Santa Cruz By J.D. RAMEY

t age 9, Santa Cruz’s Eva Pollard found herself at the house of a friend, reading the ingredients of some body care products that belonged to her friend’s mother. “We hand-wrote these letters to companies, thanking them for not testing on animals and for using clean ingredients in their products,” the 28-year-old activist recalls. Around the same age, when she was 8, Ohio’s Tatiana Burdiak wrote a letter to the editor of her local newspaper, saying there was too much litter on the streets of Medina, a suburb of Cleveland where she lived. “It was published, and I felt super-proud of that moment,” says Burdiak, now 34. It wasn’t until 2016 that Burdiak and Pollard’s paths finally converged. By that time, Burdiak had relocated to Santa Cruz, and both women had deepened their commitment to what they call a

“circular lifestyle”—a mindset based on openness and the discovery of one’s relationship with the earth. In an effort to reduce their trash footprints and their plastic use, they had each brought their own jars and bags to New Leaf Community Market to fill with produce and bulk foods. They began talking about plastic pollution and toxic chemicals in cosmetics, and a friendship was born. Perhaps it was only a matter of time before Pollard and Burdiak decided to start a business based on their shared views on health and ecology. With their new Circular Living Co., they’re offering all-natural body care products of their own. The company’s main items are four different kinds of “funk-free” deodorant: Mint to Be, Main Squeeze, Mellow Magnesium and Totally Unscented. In contrast to the multitude of synthetic, chemical-laden deodorants on the

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FOR PEOPLE JUST GETTING THEIR FEET WET IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS, A HIGH-QUALITY DEODORANT MIGHT SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR OTHER LIFESTYLE CHANGES. market, all of Circular Living’s goods are handmade from fair-trade ingredients that are all-organic, except in the case of materials that can’t be certified organic, such as baking soda and candelilla wax. By using shea butter, Burdiak and Pollard not only help support the women and families from a village in Northern Ghana who make this ingredient, but also keep their deodorants palm-oil free. “Palm oil is in a lot of body care products, cleaning products and snack foods,” Pollard explains. “It’s cultivated primarily in Southeast Asia, and it’s the main driver [there] of species extinction, habitat loss and deforestation.” For people just getting their feet wet in health and wellness, a high-quality deodorant might serve as a catalyst for other lifestyle changes. “Natural body care products kind of have a bad rap: ‘Oh, they don’t work. I stink!’” Burdiak offers. “So we wanted to start with deodorant, because if it worked for people, [it might encourage them to think,] ‘Well, what else am I using that

also has a bunch of toxic chemicals that I might reconsider?’” Circular Living Co.’s packaging is 100-percent plastic-free, right down to its compostable labels. By packaging their products in this way, the business owners hope to call attention to the vast amount of plastic that even many allnatural companies use. “Even if you go into a natural food store and buy a green product, the ingredients might be safe, but it’s packaged in plastic,” Pollard points out. Keeping things all the more circular, this business donates 5 percent of its quarterly net profits to nonprofit organizations that are in line with their mission. At the moment, the recipient of these donations is Gravity Water, a local organization that provides safe drinking water in developing countries. Circular living is a full-time pursuit for these women. Along with raising environmental awareness via her website The Kind Planet, Pollard runs the Green Team at New Leaf, where she influences

corporate waste management strategies to reduce waste within the store and change the culture there to protect what she calls “our beautiful backyard ocean.” Burdiak has spoken in front of the County Board of Supervisors and Santa Cruz City Council for the banning of plastic to-go ware, volunteered for Save Our Shores and spearheaded initiatives like I Go Topless, which brings attention to the harm of plastic coffee lids. Pollard and Burdiak are also founding members of ReCruz, which encourages Santa Cruzans to bring their own cups to local events. Serious as they are about their conservationism, the two business partners clearly enjoy their work. As Pollard puts it, they try to “keep it light, simple and nonjudgmental.” “And get the funk out!” Burdiak adds. Find Circular Living Co. products at New Leaf Community Markets and other local locations listed at circularlivingco.com.

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As we move into spring and the weather starts to heat up, Jesse Colombo keeps things cool in the shadow for a very large fan. PHOTO: DAVE "NELLY" NELSON

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