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Meet Too Good to Go: The Perfect App for Santa Cruz Foodies

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April 4, 2023

Meet Too Good to Go: The Perfect App for Santa Cruz Foodies

Imagine an app that could help reduce food waste, support local restaurants and deliver substantial bargains for around $5 a bag.

If that sounds too good to be true, you’re getting warm. It’s called Too Good to Go, and it’s my favorite new smartphone foodie tool.

Too Good to Go started in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2016 and has been transforming food surpluses into fun meals in select cities worldwide since—but only recently made it into Santa Cruz.

Using it is simple enough. Download the app, enter a search radius, peep who is participating, link payment and sign up to grab a “surprise bag” in the designated time window.

TGTG describes the surprise part: “Beyond knowing the gist of what your order contains (for instance, muffins and pastries, or sandwiches and salads), the contents remain a delicious surprise until pickup time.”

Both the contents and the deals proved delicious on my scouting outings. At the Original Ferrell’s Donuts, the friendly manager let me pick out a custom selection since she hadn’t yet prepped the bags. A massive haul of high-quality donuts resulted.

Downtown, Pono Hawaiian Grill loaded me up with a container of teriyaki chicken, macaroni salad, seasoned rice and kimchi.

Across two Poke House visits, I got a sizable crispy shoyu chicken bowl over rice and greens and a bag of fresh salmon trim and salmon heads (and made my very first from-scratch fish stew!).

Each “bag” was $5 and met the stated goal of providing more value than you pay.

While writing this, a peek at the app reveals El Rosal Bakery, Norma Jean’s Coffee, Dunlap’s Donuts and Peet’s Coffee are also on board with TGTG. Hopefully, having this out there will encourage more to join in.

Meanwhile, restaurant staff tells me the app, while it has some hiccups, not only clears their surplus for a modest return but also brings in visitors that might not otherwise stop by.

Add in the fact the wider carbon-neutral TGTG organization—a certified B Corp—is partnering with schools and governments to reduce waste further makes me hope Too Good to Go goes and goes and goes.

BOTTLE POP

Woodhouse Blending & Brewing launched a compelling new special pop-up dinner sequence last week. The maiden voyage happened with Adorable French Bakery, and like each installment, featured special release barrel-aged beers exclusive to the pop-ups. The next dinner happens May 1, featuring smart Filipino fusion from Paul Suniga’s MASARAP. Head over to WBB’s Instagram for more.

FEEL THE TRUST

Fun fact: I helped publish two seasonal recipes inspired by some of the best seafood found along the Central Coast in partnership with Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust, whose mission is to support a thriving ecosystem. (It stocks a lot of consumer resources as a result). Dive into cioppino by Phil DiGirolomo of Phil’s Fish Market fame and Sicilian crab by Domenic Mercurio of Cafe Fina at montereybayfisheriestrust.org. Bonus cut: Another story explains how local fisherfolk—including Santa Cruz resident and third-generation fisherman Valerie Phillips—work to direct healthy fishery management.

Discovering Coeur De Vignes’ Acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon

Josie Cowden

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April 4, 2023

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Discovering Coeur De Vignes’ Acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon

Coeur De Vigne wines are mainly sold through wine merchants, so getting some shipped to your door is easy. Based in Rutherford, Napa, Coeur De Vigne is known for its extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon.

The 2019 Cab ($102) is a great red wine to enhance any special occasion. Composed of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon and blended with 8% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, this deep purple wine is brimming with dark fruit, considerable oak and complex layers of vanilla, cassis and plum. Aged in 87% new French oak, delicious flavors of dark chocolate and dried cherries with some plum and raspberry notes emerge in this divine Cab.

Grapes are grown on the Sullivan Estate, started by Jim Sullivan in 1972. Winemaker Jeff Cole takes pride in continuing the legacy of making this Left Bank Bordeaux-inspired blend “with a clear and powerful voice.”

The Tasting Panel Magazine awarded the “fresh and velvety” Cab 94 points. coerdevignenapa.com

Carmel Café

Café Carmel serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and it’s a charming spot to stop by. The Carmel and Monterey Peninsula chambers of commerce will be holding a ribbon cutting to celebrate Sarah Cook’s fourth year as owner. Cook moved with her family from England to run the café, and a stellar job she’s doing. The café is baking traditional British hot cross buns just in time for Easter.

Carmel Café Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, April 6, 5-7pm, at Café Carmel, Ocean and Mission, Carmel. cafecarmel.com

Safe Catch Pure Wild Tuna

Safe Catch Wild Tuna has the lowest mercury content—and the fish is sustainably sourced and wild-caught. The cans come with easy-to-open pull tabs, so they’re handy for road trips, picnics, sandwiches or adding to salad for a quick meal. Safe Catch, based in Sausalito, also does wild salmon, sardines, mackerel and more. safecatch.com

Aptos Welcomes New Neighborhood Hangout Churchill & Beers

Andrew Steingrube

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April 4, 2023

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Aptos Welcomes New Neighborhood Hangout Churchill & Beers

Brian Churchill’s career has taken him from Nebraska to Colorado to South Lake Tahoe. Last year, he moved to Santa Cruz to help run Aptos’ now defunct-Sid’s Smokehouse, where he met patron Paul Beers. After the spot closed, Churchill and Beers took over the space and collaborated on what’s now Churchill & Beers.
The Firecracker Prawn app—bacon-wrapped and jalapeño-stuffed—is an explosion of flavor. Burger options include the Western with barbeque sauce, bacon, cheddar and onion rings; the fried chicken and Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are also hits. The wood-fired pizza boasts housemade dough; faves include the Hawaiian and pesto chicken. There’s also a slew of local beer and wine selections. Hours are 11:30am-8:30pm every day except Tuesdays. GT asked Churchill more about his and Beers’ new spot.

What do you hope Churchill & Beers brings to Aptos?

BRIAN CHURCHILL: A comfortable place for families to come and unwind, where dad can enjoy a nice beer, mom a glass of wine and the kids can relax and watch sports. We’re right next to the high school, so we picture it as a place where people stop after the game to enjoy good food and a family-oriented vibe.

How would you describe your commitment to local wine and beer?

We live in a great area with many good local wineries and breweries. We are located right near Freedom Boulevard, a gateway to Corralitos, which is home to some of the best pinot noir grapes in California. It would be a shame not to feature the skills of all the local winemakers and brewers. Our goal is to showcase these great local products and honor the hard labor that goes into making them.

Churchill & Beers, 10110 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 831-612-6558; churchillandbeers.com

Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for California

Todd Guild

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April 3, 2023

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Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for California

On Monday, April 3, President Joseph Biden granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of California. This move triggers the release of federal funds that could help the people and businesses affected by the winter storms ravaging the Central Coast since January.

The declaration includes Kern, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare and Tuolumne counties.

It will allow the flood-damaged town of Pajaro to receive emergency services and aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other federal agencies, such as housing assistance, food aid, counseling and medical and legal services.

A tractor aligned a pump system to drain floodwaters from Pajaro ag fields. PHOTO: Tarmo Hannula

“This declaration brings in more vital resources as we continue to work in lockstep with local, state and federal partners to support communities that have been turned upside down by these storms,” Newsom said. “First responders and state personnel are on the ground in hard-hit regions across California to assist the ongoing response and recovery.

We are committed to supporting our communities over the long haul and thank the Biden Administration for their continued partnership.”

The declaration also includes public assistance to help state, tribal and local governments with ongoing emergency response, recovery costs and hazard mitigation.

“This brings more vital resources as we continue to work with local, state and federal partners to support communities that have been turned upside down by these storms,” Monterey County Supervisor Board Chair Luis Alejo tweeted.

“The people of Pajaro do so much to put food on the tables of millions of Americans, and they are now needing the support and assistance of our federal and state agencies to recover from these devastating floods,” Alejo added. “Many have lost so much and must be supported to recover from this extreme hardship.”

Newson also said undocumented residents ineligible for federal assistance due to immigration status could receive help from the California Department of Social Services’ Rapid Response Fund.

Watsonville’s El Frijolito Undergoes Expansion, Remodel

Local News

Todd Guild

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April 3, 2023

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Watsonville’s El Frijolito Undergoes Expansion, Remodel

For nearly four decades, El Frijolito restaurant has served traditional taqueria fare in its sit-down dining room at 11 Alexander St.

El Frijolito has been closed for weeks as owners remodel and expand. The place is perhaps best known for its walk-up window on the 400 block of Union Street. It has affectionately become known by many as a “hole-in-the-wall.”

Manager Sergio Carrera, whose sister owns the place, gives an optimistic reopening date of early June.

“I think everyone is missing the burritos,” Carrera says. “We just can’t wait to get back in there and start making some food. Everyone in the family is getting antsy.”

Carrera says that he has received the necessary permits from the County of Santa Cruz and is now finalizing the necessary ones from the City of Watsonville.

Once open, the restaurant will offer up to 3,200 square feet and an expanded menu.

“One of our biggest limitations was always the space we had, so I think there should be some exciting things on the menu down the line,” he says.

El Frijolito, 11 Alexander St., # B, Watsonville. 724-8823

Pajaro Flood Relief Fundraiser

Breaking News

Adam Joseph

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March 31, 2023

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On Sunday, April 2, the community will spend the day supporting Pajaro. There will be food and drink, music, giveaways and more.

Local nonprofit Campesina Womb Justice will provide direct mutual aid assistance for farm workers affected by the flooding. Learn more.

Another local nonprofit, Raicés y Cariño, is gathering and distributing necessities for flood victims. More here.

Fruition will be donating a portion of their tap sales, too.

Vegan Donuts 831 will be on hand, and Pajaro Valley Pride will host a drag and burlesque show; DJ Atmos will provide the music.

Over 50 prize packages from local businesses, including a night’s stay at the Paradox Hotel, a $100 gift card to their bar and restaurant, a complete Santa Cruz skateboard, a tasting experience at Big Basin Vineyards and many more great items.

A $10 donation is an entry to win; donate $50 or more and receive an additional entry. Winners will be selected using a random number generator and contacted the following week.

Please send donations to Venmo @pvpfloodrelief, and include your email in the memo.

The benefit happens Sunday, April 2, 1-7pm, at Fruition Brewing, 918 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville. $5-20 sliding scale donation (no one will be turned away). fruitionbrewing.com/flood-relief-giveaway

Opinion: Seat of Your Pants Writing

Adam Joseph

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March 29, 2023

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EDITOR’S NOTE

New York Times bestselling author Cara Black—dubbed the “doyenne of the Parisian crime novel”—is internationally known for her acclaimed Aimée Leduc series. The 20 acclaimed novels featuring the aforementioned beloved protagonist, a Paris-based private investigator, are tightly-wound mysteries with plot twists as potent and vivid as the Parisian setting that Black so meticulously showcases as if it’s one of the main characters.

The Bay Area writer’s latest series, which begins with Three Hours in Paris, keeps the Parisian setting but merges mystery with historical fiction. An American markswoman, Kate Rees, navigates Occupation-era France during World War II with one goal: to take Hitler down.

For this week’s cover story, Steve Kettmann spoke to Black at length about her craft and how she employs the “seat-of-your-pants” method of writing to churn out entertaining literature at a prolific rate. One of the keys to Black’s success is propelled by her perpetual curiosity, which she uses to sculpt her novels and provide rich details that pop off the pages with tangible accuracy—her forthcoming book is set somewhere very different: Cairo, Egypt.

Kettmann texted me this morning to tell me that he began reading Three Hours in Paris last night at 8pm.

“I couldn’t stop until I finished after 3am,” he says. “Great book!”

If you want to learn more from Cara Black about her writing process, there will be an Author’s Talk, moderated by Kettmann on Saturday, April 8, at 2pm, at the Wellstone Center in the Redwoods, 858 Amigo Road, Soquel. Free with RSVP at in**@***************ds.org. Soho Press Publisher Bronwen Hruska, who has an upcoming novel “partially set in Santa Cruz,” will also be on hand.

Adam Joseph | Interim Editor

PHOTO CONTEST WINNER

Neighborhood flowers during a stroll in Live Oak after the recent storm. Photograph by Jennifer Thorn.

Submit to ph****@*******es.sc. Include information (location, etc.) and your name. Photos may be cropped. Preferably, photos should be 4 inches by 4 inches and minimum 250dpi.

GOOD IDEA

Residents in high-risk wildfire areas can use a free chipping program provided by the Resource Conservation District (RCD). The 2023 storms have caused downed branches and trees throughout the county, and new vegetation has begun growing. The storm debris and greenery could become wildfire fuel if not appropriately handled. RCD will clear flammable material at no cost and strategically lay out the chips in your yard. rcdsantacruz.org

GOOD WORK

Thanks to the “One Ride at a Time” campaign, everyone in Santa Cruz County who takes a METRO bus helps the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Foundation and the Bay of Life Fund. Just create an account at scmtd.com/gosantacruz, collect points each time you ride and donate to a nonprofit. METRO will also unveil buses wrapped with renowned photographer Frans Lanting’s images. By the end of 2024, there will be 30 buses with images of whales, mountain lions, redwoods and more.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot. There’s no way around these two things that I’m aware of, no shortcut.”
—Stephen King

Letter to the Editor: Something Stinks

Adam Joseph

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March 29, 2023

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As Pajaro is part of my district for the Cabrillo Community College Board of Trustees, I have asked our campus president to provide financial help for evacuees that are either students or employees of the college. Matt tells me that we are setting up $1,500 grants for evacuees, either employees or students at Cabrillo.

The Monterey County Health Department has now said that the conditions of sewers in Pajaro make life for evacuees “uninhabitable” for the 1,700 who were forced to leave. They cannot live there until the sewers are either repaired or replaced. That could take months or longer. Businesses cannot operate as you cannot drink tap water or use it for washing or flushing toilets.

I cannot emphasize what a wholescale calamity it is for the evacuees. They have few of their possessions. Farmworkers can’t work as the fields are filled with water. Many of their cars were severely damaged by water or are now unusable. Those with pets went to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds or gave them to friends or family who do not live in Pajaro. If this is not wholescale misery, then I do not know what is. I want our Watsonville City Council to honor the first responders who rescued all the evacuees.

I want to honor our graduates this year from Pajaro with special recognition. It is incredibly difficult to study and attend class when you have no home and no idea where your next meal is coming from or where you can study or sleep.

There are a variety of community-based organizations in Monterey County that are helping. But you can as well. Contact the city of Watsonville at 768-3133. There is also a collection center for durable goods and packaged food and water in the lobby of Gold’s Gym.

Although I have only lived in the county since 1998, it is clear that Pajaro has suffered due to environmental racism. Pajaro is largely made up of poor Mexicano campesinos who have little formal education, low income and few personal possessions. Many are not registered to vote as they are not citizens and have no idea how to complain to elected officials. Some will not do so as they are worried they will be deported. As this article in Good Times suggests, the ramifications of this catastrophe reach far beyond Pajaro. Even if you don’t eat broccoli and cauliflower (I love them both), this flood will affect all of us to some degree for some period of time. And it makes the need for decent, low-cost housing for all our residents just that more important. —Steve Trujillo

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Gov. Newsom Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Pajaro

Todd Guild

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March 28, 2023

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Gov. Newsom Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration for Pajaro

The soggy remains of people’s lives lie in towering heaps along the streets of Pajaro, waiting to be hauled to the landfill in Marina.

Crews on Monday began the arduous process of loading and hauling it all—refrigerators and stoves, family photos and electronics, mattresses, piles of clothes and children’s toys. Almost all of these items are contaminated with river muck, making hazardous waste.

“People are gutting their entire homes,” says Brittnee Russo, who has lived in her Cayetano Street home for five years.

Monterey County Communications Director Nicholas Pasculli says the debris collection could last for weeks.

While the destruction is striking—Russo has heard it could be more than a month before it is cleaned up—she has a message for the hordes of people driving through the neighborhoods to take video and photos: please stop, or better yet, stop to help.

“People are driving through our community looking at the devastating ruins of people’s lives,” Russo says. “We need help, not photos.”

She says people can bring work gloves and boots and be ready to work alongside the affected residents if they want to come.

Nearby, Adam Garcia and Lisa Yniguez hauled a mountain of their possessions to the curb in front of their home of 17 years.

“It was a lot of work, and we’re just not getting answers about how and when it all gets taken away,” Garcia says.

Yniguez expressed frustration at a lack of information about when their pile would be removed and the lack of trash collection services provided by local officials.

“We just want our lives back, but we don’t see that coming any time soon,” she says.
Pasculli says that County officials have been working “tirelessly” to organize the debris removal process and help residents recover. This includes opening two “hubs” where evacuees can access showers, laundry services, food and bottled water.

In addition, the Monterey County Department of Emergency Management on Wednesday will open the Local Assistance Center in the Veterans Memorial Hall at 215 East Beach St. in Watsonville, where storm victims can access several dozen services.

These include local and state health departments, rebuilding services, financial aid, insurance, tax and record replacement, DMV, Department of Public Health, Watsonville Law Center and the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office.

The center will remain open through at least April 7.

“The county has been working 24 hours a day, seven days a week since this started, and we’re not going to sleep until we get through this,” Pasculli says.

Supervisors Approve Eviction Moratorium

Another measure of hope on Tuesday occurred when the Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an eviction moratorium that protects renters, small businesses and mobile homeowners from eviction through the end of August 2023.

The new rule was crafted to help people affected by the flood in Pajaro.

The moratorium does not relieve renters of their obligation to pay rent and does not stop the eviction process, which is protected by the state. But it can prevent eviction from occurring.

Federal Lawmakers Push For Levee Repair

Senator Alex Padilla co-authored a letter with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Congressman Jimmy Panetta, urging Michael Connor of the Army Corps of Engineers to “take immediate steps to provide emergency relief” to the areas of Pajaro and Watsonville that were hit by the flood.

The March 27 letter also asks Connor to accelerate the upcoming upgrade to the Pajaro River levee, a $400 million project that will bring 100-year flood protection to the people near it.

That would mean expediting the required engineering reviews and other aspects of the massive construction project.

In addition, the quartet of elected officials asked Connor to free up $149 million for the project, which is the federal government’s share.

Lofgren also says she is advocating for an additional $100 million for the federal government to accelerate the levee upgrades.

“The breach made clear that this project must be prioritized,” she says.

Things to Do in Santa Cruz: March 29-April 4

GT Staff

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March 28, 2023

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Things to Do in Santa Cruz: March 29-April 4

ARTS AND MUSIC

DUANE BETTS & PALMETTO HOTEL WITH CHARLIE OVERBEY Duane Betts’—named after two of the greatest bottleneck slide guitarists ever—singles, “Taking Time” and “Downtown Runaround,” kicked off a world tour with the Devon Allman Project, fronted by the son of the late Gregg Allman. Betts reunited with his dad, Dickey, and his band for summer 2018 tour dates. At the year’s end, Betts announced the formation of the Allman Betts Band, officially uniting with Devon Allman and Berry D. Oakley, son of the late ABB founding bassist, Berry Oakley. The group recorded tracks at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in November for its debut album, Down to the River, released in June 2019. A world tour commenced in 2019 in New York City, and Betts continues to pick up more and more along the way. “There are traits that are inherent,” he says. “It’s in your sense of melody or with your phrasing. I think some of that stuff comes from hearing it a lot and from your instinct. I have my own identity, too, and that’s my identity, for sure. I don’t think you could really get around that history if it’s there. I’m honored and grateful to be a part of that legacy.” $20/$24 plus fees. Wednesday, March 29, 8pm. Felton Music Hall, 6275 Hwy 9, Felton. feltonmusichall.com

TROPA MAGICA WITH THE MAUSKOVIC DANCE BAND One of the last times Tropa Magica was in Santa Cruz, they opened for Los Lobos. The duo, brothers David (guitar, vocals) and Rene Pacheco (drums, vocals), have felt a connection with Los Lobos since they first heard them on the La Bamba soundtrack. As natives of East L.A., they share a tight bond. As musicians, they share the same desire to use various influences to create something uniquely their own. And rules need not apply. “We call our music psychedelic cumbia-punk,” David says. “There’s not any category [of music] that we fit into.” Meanwhile, Amsterdam’s Mauskovic Dance Band has been experimenting with hazy rhythms and dubby percussive workouts since 2017. In the early days, the boys fused their love of Afro-Caribbean polyrhythms with a no-wave sound palette to create their own unique danceable chaos. Check out their 7-inch debut for Bongo Joe Records out of Geneva. It might melt your face. $22/$26 plus fees. Friday, March 31, 9pm. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. folkyeah.com

NNAMDÏ WITH LUKE TITUS NNAMDÏ developed an early passion for music when he began playing saxophone at 10. Though he struggled with asthma in early childhood, it didn’t prevent him from growing into a top player who’s garnered several awards. NNAMDÏ has been a mainstay in the indie community for years, especially in Chicago, where he was named “Chicagoan of the Year” in 2020 by the Chicago Tribune and has spent time touring with Wilco—Jeff Tweedy is a fan—and Sleater-Kinney. Other fans include Kacey Musgraves, Jeff Rosenstock, Danny Brown, Moses and Sumney. $12/$15 plus fees. Saturday, April 1, 9pm. The Catalyst Atrium, 1101 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. catalystclub.com

TOM RUSSELL Nearly a decade ago, before releasing his ambitious folk opera/frontier musical, The Rose of Roscrea, Tom Russell explained how he approaches songwriting: “Head on,” he began. “I pick up the guitar or sit down at the piano and pound away. Mostly getting nowhere, but I put myself in the position every day and pray the muse will throw a few brilliant lines. I paint. Then go back at it the next day. It’s mostly hard work with occasional flashes of illumination and the eternal struggle for a rhyme or idea that isn’t a cliche. Arriving at something that might make a listener pull their car over.” The singer-songwriter, painter and essayist has recorded 35 albums and published five books. Also, Russell’s tunes have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Ian Tyson and probably hundreds of others. Russell bursts with experiences you’d never imagine, including working as a criminologist in Nigeria during the Biafran War. $39/$44 plus fees. Saturday, April 1, 8pm. Felton Music Hall, 6275 Hwy 9, Felton. feltonmusichall.com

HERO’S JOURNEY Santa Cruz Symphony’s “Hero’s Journey” showcases the juxtaposition of heroic journeys by Gandhi and Beethoven and symbolizes their evolution and triumph of free will against fate. The performance will feature the west coast premiere of “Seven Decisions of Gandhi” by composer and violinist William Harvey, founder of Cultures in Harmony. $40-110 plus fees. Saturday, April 1, 7:30pm. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz; Sunday, April 2, 2pm. Henry Mello Center, 250 Beach St., Watsonville. santacruzsymphony.org

IMMANUEL WILKINS QUARTET Saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins is filled with empathy, conviction and bonding arcs of melody. Listeners were introduced to this riveting sound with his acclaimed debut album, Omega, named the No. 1 jazz album of 2020 by The New York Times. The album also introduced his remarkable quartet with Micah Thomas on piano, Daryl Johns on bass and Kweku Sumbry on drums, a tight-knit unit that Wilkins features once again on his stunning sophomore album. The 7th Hand explores relationships between presence and nothingness across an hour-long suite of seven movements. “I wanted to write a preparatory piece for my quartet to fully become vessels by the end of the piece,” says the Brooklyn-based, Philadelphia-raised artist, who Pitchfork said “composes ocean-deep jazz epics.” Wilkins and his bandmates reveal their collective truth by peeling themselves back, layer by layer, movement by movement. “Each movement chips away at the band until the last movement—just one written note,” says Wilkins. “We’re all trying to get to nothingness, where the music can flow freely.” $42/$47.25; $23.50/students. Monday, April 3, 7pm. Kuumbwa Jazz, 320-2 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. kuumbwajazz.org

COMMUNITY

MARCH TO END HOMELESSNESS The debut event is a partnership with Santa Cruz Community Health, Housing Santa Cruz County, Abode Services, Homeless Garden Project, Front Street Inc., Families in Transition, WINGS, Pajaro Valley Shelter Service and others. In addition to the 1-mile march, the festival will feature live music, food trucks, vendors and partner resource tables. Attendees can join the procession with their bikes, scooters and strollers while maintaining safe practices in the crowd amongst walkers. The event is a milestone and the first of its kind in Santa Cruz County. Come together to stand up against homelessness. Free. Saturday, April 1, 10am-2pm. Corner of Cathcart and Cedar, Santa Cruz. housingmatterssc.org/march2023

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BOTTLE POP

FEEL THE TRUST

The Tasting Panel Magazine awarded the “fresh and velvety” Cab 94 points. coerdevignenapa.com

Carmel Café

Carmel Café Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, April 6, 5-7pm, at Café Carmel, Ocean and Mission, Carmel. cafecarmel.com

Safe Catch Pure Wild Tuna

Churchill & Beers, 10110 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 831-612-6558; churchillandbeers.com

EDITOR’S NOTE

PHOTO CONTEST WINNER

GOOD IDEA

GOOD WORK

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Supervisors Approve Eviction Moratorium

Federal Lawmakers Push For Levee Repair

ARTS AND MUSIC

COMMUNITY