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When singer and guitarist Denny Yoints wakes up in the morning, he thinks, “What do I even like about music or playing?” and whatever creative force strikes him he brings to the Midnite Snack. The result might be a pounding post-punk song with scratchy solos and penetrating vocals or a synth-driven number about a freezer and its contents, but whatever it is, Midnite Snack is doing its own thing. 

Neal Saiki, founder of Zero Motorcycles, discusses efficiency, ceviche tostadas and Seabright Ave.

Eleanor Taylor talks travel, nature, and orange creme shakes.

Despite a collegial tone in his State of the State message, Gov. Schwarzenegger followed with a “slash and burn” budget proposal two days later. With a theme of “jobs, jobs and more jobs,” the governor seeks to reconcile a projected $21 billion deficit over the next 18 months by cutting safety net programs that create and protect jobs. In addition, the proposed budget inappropriately juxtaposes economic growth against hard-fought environmental protections and public transit programs.

Nina Simon talks about her job as owner of Museum 2.0, the mysterious Mystery Spot Road and the trick to getting interesting work.

“Santa Cruz Has Everything—But You” was written in the early twentieth century by Frank R. Bretlinger, a Socialist candidate for mayor of Santa Cruz in 1911.

Register-Pajaronian Editor Jon Chown is a history buff and avocado lover.

A slide show of holiday scenes in Santa Cruz.

When he is not fighting for the people of Watsonville, Luis Alejo works on his ‘54 Chevy Bel Air and enjoys home cooking.

Jessica Jordan Champagne, co-owner of Happy Girl Kitchens, explains how karma brought her to Santa Cruz and why we should keep our dreams alive. 

Suna Lock, interior designer and owner of Stripe, shares what she would be doing if she wasn’t a store owner and why she can’t stand the wrapping on a new CD.

Kristen Cederquist, co-owner of Serendipity Saucy Spreads, shares what brought her to Santa Cruz and what she’s been up to since then.

Ten Questions with Chad Brill, brewmaster of Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing.

Retired professor Don Rothman makes the argument for why the UC fee hikes are detrimental to California, from harming diversity to creating a enclave of the privileged.

Ten questions for Jordy Topf, starving artist and lead singer for the Vox Jaguars.

Michael Roberts makes his case for why adults should take back Halloween and make it their holiday.