Question of the week for April 24-30: What is your favorite breed of dog (or cat)?

Where do you find your peace? I find peace swimming at the Simpkins Swim Center. Also in solitude—hiking the Fall Creek trail, near Felton. It’s...

What is the weirdest, out-there movie you’ve ever seen? Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. I love that movie, it’s one of my favorites. I think...

What is something that you love—that your friends just can’t understand? Metal Music. I’m always going to concerts and it’s hard to get my friends...

What is your favorite place to hear live music in Santa Cruz? I love Felton Music Hall SO much. The energy there is always incredible....

As you think of Springtime returning, what comes to mind that makes you happy? The sun fills me with joy. My boy was born during...

What are your favorite things about Watsonville? I love the festivals, like the Strawberry Festival. I love coming downtown, and I love our warm weather.Jaslyn...

March is Women’s History Month. Who is a history-making woman you admire? Greta Thunberg because she made such an impact on global warming and how...

Who is your favorite musician? I have to say Igor and Oleg from the Red Elvises. Igor plays the big triangle bass balalaika. I grew...

It’s Burger Week! How’d you describe YOUR perfect burger? “My dream hamburger has to be made with all-natural, hormone-free beef on a nice, soft bun,...

How are your plans for 2024 going so far? I’m working on more discipline in my life—to sleep and wake up and study at certain...