Gandolfo's using his 'MasterChef' fame to boost his new catering company. Photo by Curtis Cartier.
The Essential Jake Gandolfo
by Traci Hukill CommunityCritical information for fanboys and fangirls of our man on the set of MasterChef.
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George Hitchcock, Jorge-of-all-trades
by Stephen Kessler ObituariesThe editor, painter and raconteur was at the hub of a Santa Cruz cultural movement in the 1960s and ‘70s.
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Watsonville Gang Leader Arrested in Sweep
by Danny Wool NewsArmand "Bandit" Valle, 36, was among the dozens of people arrested in a sweep of Norteno gang members on Tuesday across Central California.
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Santa Cruz Chef Has The Secret Sauce
by Traci Hukill CommunityYes, Jake Gandolfo knows whether he's America's next 'MasterChef.' And no, he isn't telling.
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Michael Been: 1950-2010
Sep 01, 2010, by Steve Palopoli Obituaries
There are cult bands, and then there are cult bands. Fans of the Ramones or the Misfits, for example, may treat them like cult bands, quick to point out that they were so far ahead of their time that the mainstream simply didn’t know what to do with them until long after they were gone, when they were vindicated by a rise to legendary status.
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“Secret Summer” Campaign to Promote Tourism
Sep 01, 2010, by Danny Wool Business
Anyone who lives in Santa Cruz knows that there’s plenty to do here in the autumn months. Now news about Santa Cruz activities is going to reach a much larger audience, thanks to a new promotional campaign geared specifically for the autumn months.The campaign is the brainchild of the Tourism Marketing District, launched this July. Apart from great beaches and stunning mountain scenery, it will highlight 12 different festivals and events.
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Milpitas Teen Arrested in Home Invasion
Aug 30, 2010, by Danny Wool NewsA 17-year-old teen from Milpitas was arrested for a home-invasion robbery that occurred near downtown Santa Cruz on Friday.
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Salvia, Spice and Everything Nice … and Legal
Aug 30, 2010, by Danny Wool News
Police in Santa Cruz County are worried about a new series of substances that are leaving people stoned, hallucinating and acting recklessly. The problem, they say, is that two of the substances are also perfectly legal. They are sold in shops throughout the county, and police can do nothing about them.
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Santa Cruz County Asks State to Stop PG&E’s Smart Meter Installations
Aug 27, 2010, by Danny Wool News
Plenty of people across Santa Cruz County are furious at PG&E’s efforts to install smart meters in homes and businesses. In addition to complaints about the meters’ accuracy, many people, led by the Wireless Radiation Alert Network, are suggesting that the wireless signals can have an adverse affect on residents’ health.
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Beer and Pot Pair up for Fundraising
Aug 27, 2010, by Danny Wool News
Last night, the Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing Company held a special fundraiser. For every beer sold, $1 went to support the Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medical Marijuana and help them build a new home. WAMM says that it has been economically strapped recently, or as Valerie Corral puts it, “financially marginalized … it’s often month to month.”
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Santa Cruz Fall Arts: Dance, Books & Classical
Aug 26, 2010, by Traci Hukill Community
Fire up the iCal—it’s going to be a busy autumn, not least for lovers of dance. In their 40th anniversary season, Tandy Beal and Company kick things off, you might say, with the premiere of HereafterHere: A Self Guided Tour of Eternity. A multimedia exploration of people’s perceptions of the afterlife, the piece includes original compositions by Beal’s partner John Scoville and incorporates the efforts of two dozen dancers and actors. Beal’s distinctive fingerprints are all over this piece, which runs at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater Sept. 10-12.
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Tablet Computers Win Over Local Governments
Aug 26, 2010, by Danny Wool News
Tess Fitzgerald, clerk to Santa Cruz County’s Board of Supervisors, has long been distressed by the amount of money it costs just to print the Board’s weekly meeting agendas—a whopping $14,000 per year, not counting staff time. That has been reduced drastically, now that the Board is using HP’s EliteBook tablet PCs. The EliteBooks cost $1,300 each, but considering paper costs, the savings are well worth it.
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Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite
Aug 26, 2010, by Danny Wool News
Did anyone ever say to you, “Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite”? You’d better hope so. The infestation of bed bugs, first noticed in New York City, has been making its way across the country, with hot spots in Philadelphia and Columbus, Ohio. “Go West, young bug!” seems to be their motto, and there are already signs of infestations appearing right here in Santa Cruz.
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Santa Cruz Fall Arts: Kuumbwa At 35
Aug 25, 2010, by Cat Johnson Community
In 1975 a group of young music lovers, inspired by the local talent and undeterred by their collective inexperience, set about establishing a jazz society. “Ultimately, we wanted to have a home for jazz in Santa Cruz,” says Tim Jackson, one of the society’s founding members. “But we had no money or experience; just had some half-baked ideas.”
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