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Odonata Wines’ Joyful Sparkling Rosé of Sangiovese

Josie Cowden

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August 3, 2021

Odonata Wines’ Joyful Sparkling Rosé of Sangiovese

It’s easy to fall in love with Denis Hoey’s sparkling wines, particularly his Sparkling Rosé of Sangiovese. I opened up this 2019 bubbly for my birthday last month, and not only fell in love with the wine, but also with everybody around me. The world seemed like a more sparkling place!

Once you pour the Sparkling Rosé ($42) in your glass, you’ll immediately notice the pretty blush color, which to me adds a touch of excitement even before opening. “The tiny bubbles you see emphatically making their way towards the surface of your glass will bring you a feeling of sheer joy,” says Hoey. The nose has red fruits, baked bread and white peach—with a palate of plentiful fruit and spice. If you’re celebrating something special, this is the ideal sparkling wine to crack open. The Sangiovese grapes are from Machado Creek Vineyard in Santa Clara Valley.

Hoey lives on his property in Salinas with his wife and two sons on what is now the River Road Wine Trail.

Odonata Wines, 645 River Road, Salinas, 566-5147. odonatawines.com.

Bittersweet Bistro’s Happy Hour

I recently met with friends for happy hour at Bittersweet Bistro, which offers some well-priced food and drinks—served only in the bar area or on their heated outdoor patio. Six of us nabbed a table in the bar (we could see the cooling fog rolling in) and ordered some of their Bar Bites specials such as Mushroom Pizzetta ($12), Crayfish and Artichoke Dip ($12), Chicken Scallion Taquitos ($10) and more. Draft beer is $5, well drinks and house wines are $6. One of my friends ordered a Miracle Margarita ($9) and declared it “wonderful.” Happy Hour is from 3-6pm Wednesday-Friday and Sunday, and everything is also available to go. To add to the enjoyment, Bittersweet is presenting a live music series in August called Sundays on the Patio–2-5pm on Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29.

Bittersweet Bistro, 787 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, 831-662-9799. bittersweetbistro.com.

Donut Station Has a Hole Thing Going On

Andrew Steingrube

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August 3, 2021

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Donut Station in Capitola has been serving locally renowned donuts since 1986. Owner Visal Cheng’s father originally founded the popular spot after working at another donut shop in town but wanted to own his own place. He has since retired, and now Visal runs the show. She says that beyond the donuts, they pride themselves on great customer service and serve eight different kinds of locally sourced strong coffee. They are open seven days a week from 6am until whenever they sell out, which Visal says is usually around 2pm or earlier. She spoke to GT about what sets their donuts apart, and some of the most popular choices.

What makes your donuts so popular?

VISAL CHENG: I think it’s our baker and how he puts so much passion into his work, and he also uses good ingredients and good flours. The donuts are also very fresh, the process takes about five or six hours, so we start them the night before so they’re ready every morning. And we change our oil very often which is the key to a good quality donut, it really makes all the difference and you can taste when the oil is fresh. Our donuts are made with a 33-year-old recipe and we’ve been doing them the same way the whole time.

What are some of your best donuts?

The raised donuts are one of our most popular. The options are maple-glazed, chocolate, sugar, and crumb. It’s a very classic and bready donut. Our cruller donuts are very popular too, people come in here often for them and say they can’t find them anywhere else. The dough is more expensive and the cooking process is more complex, and they’re very soft and airy. Our apple fritters are also a hit, we cube cut apples and put them right into the dough. The apples aren’t mushy, you can see them and enjoy the taste and texture. Another one people really like is our cinnamon rolls, it’s the same dough as the raised except we add cinnamon. My personal favorite is our whole wheat donut with blueberry frosting. It’s a whole wheat flour with blueberries added to the batter. It’s very moist and it’s a totally different flavor and is very soft and yummy.

715 Capitola Ave. Suite A, Capitola, 831-462-2898; donutstation.webs.com.

Why Aptos is Happy to Have the Hideout Back

Christina Waters

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August 3, 2021

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Why Aptos is Happy to Have the Hideout Back

Now that the fire that closed them down for two years is but a flash in the rear view mirror, the folks over at the Hideout are busy making up for lost time. I mean, this place jumps! It sizzles with energy and upbeat vibes. You should see it on Friday night, says my lunch companion. The spacious front patio, replete with hanging heat lamps and a cozy al fresco firepit, welcomes patrons to a newly expanded interior. Skylights and strategically placed flat screen TV monitors adorn the well-populated main bar. A huge back dining room beckons, and to the side is the revamped original dining room, complete with the stone fireplace from its Chez Renee days of continental cuisine. There’s no doubt that Aptos is happy to have the Hideout back in action.

The menu cuts to the chase. If you can get past the lineup of mouth-watering cocktails, there’s tasty food here. Spicy appetizers, from shishito pepper with lime aioli to shoestring truffle fries, get things started. And a long list of salads and sandwiches aims directly at lunchtime appetites. There are a few choice entrees too—short ribs, a New York strip steak, two pastas and currently a king salmon risotto. But I had my eye on the house cheeseburger ($15). I ordered it my way, medium rare, with cheddar cheese and a side of fries ($15). Melody opted for the Cuban, a gorgeous sourdough sandwich of smoked ham, aged swiss, dill pickles and slow-cooked Yucatan pulled pork slathered with dijon aioli ($18). I wanted some aioli too, so the waitress brought me a small container of Sriracha aioli, which you can get with side orders of fries—and let me tell you that was one fiery aioli, absolutely brilliant with my cheeseburger. It was a textbook, classic cheeseburger, the kind you fantasize about. Soft potato bun, juicy delicious ground beef, which for no particular reason came topped with a mound of caramelized onions. They looked great but I’m not a fan, so I simply scraped them to the side, applied catsup and dug in. Melody also dug in, giving me enough of a sample of her sandwich to make me grin with pleasure. I was glad I’d ordered the cheeseburger, wonderful with a tall, cold glass of lemonade lightly laced with fresh strawberry puree ($4). One of these Fridays that cozy firepit on the front terrace will be calling my name. The Hideout, 9051 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Open daily 11:30am—9pm. thehideoutaptos.com.

Yes Ser!Over at Ser Winery Tasting Room, just up the road from the Hideout in Aptos Village, winemaker Nicole Walsh and company will be pouring some choice Ser wines on Saturday August 7 out on the green in front of the spacious New LeafMarket. Ticket sales benefit Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Nice event for a great goal. On Thursday, August 29th, Persephone and Ser get together again for one of those popular Ser winemaker dinners. Walsh is singing the praises of Persephone Chef Cori Goudge-Ayer and her knack for making artistic wine/food pairings … Plan ahead for the September 18 Fall Feast at Live Earth Farm. Beverages by Storrs Winery, Venus Spirits, Discretion Brewing and more. Multi-course dinner from the Live Earth Farm fields prepared by Chef Diego Felix, Jessica Yarr and others. Live music and auction, 100% of sales and auction purchases go to support the Farm Discovery’s various programs. Good programs, great idea. Sliding scale tickets at eventbrite.com. Info at farmdiscovery.org/event/shine.

Former SLVUSD Teacher Won’t Have to Register as Sex Offender After Guilty Plea

Drew Penner

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July 29, 2021

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Former SLVUSD Teacher Won’t Have to Register as Sex Offender After Guilty Plea

A former San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District middle and high school teacher who was accused of abusing a 10-year-old girl during private after-school lessons pleaded guilty to a felony assault count in Santa Cruz County Superior Court Wednesday.

Judge Paul Burdick ordered Michael Henderson homebound for six months at his Washington State residence, but as part of the terms of the plea deal, he won’t have to register as a sex offender.

“He cannot be a teacher, with a felony conviction, in any state,” said Kristal Salcido, the assistant district attorney, explaining the ramifications of Henderson agreeing to the charge of assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury. “It’s something that I brought to the victim, in terms of him having to register for being a sex offender versus not. And ultimately the most important thing for the victim was that he was not permitted to be a teacher anymore, which has been achieved.”

Henderson has been placed on probation for two years and must pay $370 in fines. He will get credit for two days already served. Judge Burdick also issued a protective order for the victim.

Evidence presented during the preliminary examination painted a picture of Henderson isolating the girl during tutoring, turning the lights off and touching her on the buttocks and breasts.

He was held to answer on four counts of lewd acts with a child under the age of 14, although those charges were all dismissed as part of the guilty plea.

Henderson appeared in person alongside his lawyers George Gigarjian and Peter Leeming.

“I think it was a complicated problem,” Gigarjian said afterward. “The allegations were strongly denied by Mr. Henderson, and he decided to engage in this compromise, rather than take the case to trial—to put it behind himself and the rest of his family.”

Victim impact statements read by Michelle Cardinale, a victim advocate with the district attorney’s office, highlighted the results of Henderson’s actions.

“This happened when I was 10 years old,” read the text from the victim. “His hands were holding me back from living my middle school life.”

She says she’s on the road to recovery now, but wrote that Henderson’s behavior triggered an eating disorder.

“I would be playing sports and almost pass out from lack of food,” she said. “Due to Michael’s actions I have panic attacks.”

The statement from the girl’s sister pointed to how the victim was driven to self-harm and to consider suicide.

“I’m scared when she doesn’t answer the phone because I fear the worst,” Cardinale read aloud in court. “We trusted this man and I wish we hadn’t.”

Her mother spoke of blaming herself.

“I beat myself up daily for trusting Mr. Henderson,” she said in her statement, adding that he stole her innocence. “We continue to work through this new reality. I hate you.”

An independent investigation into several other accusations of SLVUSD teacher sexual misconduct is still ongoing, superintendent Christopher Schiermeyer told the Press Banner.

During sentencing, Gigarjian asked Burdick for permission to extend the date of when Henderson must show up to be outfitted with an ankle monitor by a few weeks so he can travel.

“Where is Mr. Henderson going?” Burdick asked.

“Visiting family,” Henderson replied.

Burdick set the reporting date for Sept. 30, which was not quite as long as Henderson had hoped for.

Gigarjian then asked for one more exception: that Henderson be allowed to leave his home jail cell every day to take his son to and from school.

The victim’s family members shook their heads at the request.

“I’m not going to authorize it,” Burdick said.

Covid-19 Outbreak Linked to Show at Felton Music Hall

Drew Penner

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July 29, 2021

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Covid-19 Outbreak Linked to Show at Felton Music Hall

At least four concertgoers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus after attending a Grateful Dead-themed performance in Felton, although none had to be hospitalized, Santa Cruz County health officials said Tuesday.

“That meets the definition of an outbreak,” said Santa Cruz County spokesperson Jason Hoppin, explaining that designation is given after three cases pop up in one place. “It sounds like there may be more.”

Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred played a pair of weekend dates in Felton on July 17 and 18. The first was held outdoors at Roaring Camp, but there are no reports of Covid-19 cases coming out of that event, authorities said.

However, at least nine people (including the band) out of the 291 attendees at the second performance held inside the Felton Music Hall have come down with Covid-19, said Thomas Cussins, owner of the venue, who organized both shows.

At least one of the infected people emailed the venue to say they’d already been vaccinated, Cussins confirmed.

“This is a very trying time as a small business,” he said, noting he’s closed the club, for now, ordered all staff to get tested and mandated masks for future shows. “Having this happen is just devastating.”

Hoppin said the people who are most seriously affected by Covid-19 are those who have not yet been vaccinated.

“That’s why we would encourage everyone to get vaccinated,” he said. “It does keep you out of the hospital or the morgue.”

Grateful Shred’s July 18 show included “Rider,” “Eyes of the World” and “Alligator,” according to the setlist posted on their website.

They’d just come off playing The Moroccan Lounge in downtown LA on July 15, and in Ventura County at Libbey Bowl in Ojai on July 16.

An Ojai Recreation Department employee contacted by the Press Banner said she was unaware of any Covid-19 cases emerging from the band’s performance at the Libbey Bowl, an outdoor venue. She said future shows are still going ahead.

A week after the first Felton concert, the band posted an Instagram update, saying that, in addition to fans testing positive, “Nearly all of the band and crew have also tested positive and are at home recovering with their families.”

The band urged attendees to quarantine if they feel sick.

“Apparently the vaccine does not prevent transmission,” the post reads. “But fortunately, it does seem to really help with reducing sickness and preventing hospitalization.”

Instagram user @gratefulstardust, aka Bradley Stockwell, replied to the post saying he attended both LA-area shows and tested positive the following Tuesday—despite being fully vaccinated.

“Had fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms,” he said, noting he’s “all better now except I still have no smell. Get vaxxed and be safe everyone!”

IG user Holly Bailey (@mother.planter) said she also tested positive after the Moroccan show.

Colleen (@cocoriggs) commented that she attended a Felton performance, but said “it felt way too crowded” and so she left after about 20 minutes.

“I’m fully vaccinated and tested positive on Friday,” she wrote. “I wish I had masked up. I will in the future.”

Hoppin said health officials are investigating whether a lack of airflow in the Felton Music Hall is what allowed the virus to spread so quickly.

“The ventilation is not exceptional,” he said. “That may have been a contributing factor.”

But the venue has been “very helpful” in the aftermath, according to Hoppin.

Hoppin said there are around 196 active Covid-19 cases in the county—although he says that’s probably an undercount. In addition, four people are currently hospitalized with Covid-19 in the county, including two in ICU beds, Hoppin said.

Fifth District Supervisor Bruce McPherson says he’s looking forward to chatting with Santa Cruz County Health Officer Dr. Gail Newel to learn more about the outbreak, and recommends locals who haven’t been vaccinated yet get the jab.

“I can understand about the privacy rights,” he said. “I can understand people who don’t want to do it for their own health reasons.”

But even those groups should get checked frequently for the virus, he emphasized.

“Be tested for it,” McPherson said. “That’s just a civil thing to do.”

MaKendree VanHall, a manager at Greater Purpose Brewery in Santa Cruz, said the Felton outbreak played into the restaurant’s recent decision to up Covid-19 precautions again.

“I got wind that it was happening, but I didn’t know how bad it was,” he said, adding on Tuesday he found out the Felton Music Hall incident had technically been deemed an outbreak. “We can’t survive another wave of this, economically.”

Greater Purpose announced it would start requiring proof of vaccination for indoor seating the following day.

“We’re just going to be proactive instead of reactive,” he said, noting none of their staff has tested positive before adding, “Get the damn vaccine! You can quote me on that.”

The same day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed course on some of it mask wearing guidance, recommending that full-vaccinated individuals in areas of the country with high Covid-19 infection rates should wear masks indoors.

Cabrillo Stage Goes Big With ‘Pirates of Penzance’

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Christina Waters

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July 28, 2021

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Cabrillo Stage Goes Big With ‘Pirates of Penzance’

The play is a century-and-a-half old. The story—a tale of inept pirates and ill-fated lovers—is deliciously silly. Yet it’s irresistible, because it’s Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance.

As Musical Director Cheryl Anderson puts it, “We are simply having a blast.”

Anderson and the rest of the Cabrillo Stage company deserve the fun they’re having getting this production ready for prime time. Last year, Cabrillo’s haunting performances of Concerning Matthew Shepherd were halted by the pandemic in March.

“We only had three performances left of when we realized we just couldn’t continue. Everybody was pretty much devastated. We’d become family. People felt like they were participating in something important,” Anderson recalls. “But we didn’t have any choice, we had to close through the rest of 2020.”

But it takes more than a pandemic to stop Anderson and her many Cabrillo-based choral groups. It was on to Zoom—“but there were lots of connectivity issues.” Then in the fall, there were rehearsals in Parking Garage A. “Only 20 people at a time, with masks and shields and standing 12 feet apart,” she explains. “But we were so happy to work together. We even did a Christmas concert outside in the amphitheater. By spring, we had it dialed. The alternative—not singing together—was unthinkable.”

Originally the summer production was to be Bernstein’s Candide.

“But we have been closed down, and there was no way we could chance a show that complicated. Everyone knows Pirates, so it seemed to be a great solution. The cast is brilliant. Many Cabrillo grads now out making names for themselves, but halted by the pandemic, returned home to shelter.” Pirates will be fully staged, “which means costumes, choreography, orchestra—all out in the amphitheater.”

Anderson has been a Gilbert and Sullivan devotée since grammar school, when she was introduced to the H.M.S. Pinafore (think Monty Python crossed with eye-rolling puns and clever music). Pirates of Penzance premiered in New York in 1879. So what’s the enduring appeal of this tale of swash-buckling pirates (not a rocket scientist among them) and semi-honest but patriotic British nobles?

“It’s really excellent music, well-crafted. The arias are challenging,” she explains. “The stories resolve themselves in the nicest possible ways. The characters fall in love, everybody ends up with something they want. I just tear up thinking about how powerful the sound and the sentiment are.”

Anderson once again has teamed up with veteran director Joseph Ribeiro to bring the uproarious stage antics to life. “I’m at all of those rehearsals. Fascinated by how other artists approach this work, the choreographer, the stage director. We’re just laughing through all the rehearsals. All of the leads have had considerable stage experience, so they are terrific,” she says.

David Graham plays Major General Stanley who performs the tongue-twisting lyrics of the show-stopper “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General.” Lori Schulman sings the stratospherically high arias of Mabel, beloved of Frederic, who is played by Michael Stahl. And Melanie Olivia Camras plays Ruth, nanny to our hero Frederic and the one who mistakenly apprenticed Frederic to a band of pirates, instead of nautical pilot.

Anderson knows audiences will love what they see and hear. “The amphitheater has a great sound system. If you’re in the high bleacher seats, you might want to bring glasses,” she says. “But everybody in the cast understands how big the motions have to be.”

‘Pirates of Penzance,’ directed by Joseph Ribeiro and Cheryl Anderson opens Friday, July 30 with one show, two shows on Saturday, the 31st, and two on August 1. cabrillostage.com/piratesofpenzance.

Things to do in Santa Cruz: July 28-Aug 3

GT Staff

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July 28, 2021

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Things to do in Santa Cruz: July 28-Aug 3

A weekly guide to what’s happening.

ARTS AND MUSIC

BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM VIRTUAL FESTIVAL Now’s your chance to catch all our Virtual World Tour Programs. Join us online for a mixed program of award winners from the 2020, 2019 and 2018 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festivals. Catch up on missed films or relive some of the best that Banff has to offer. For more information and tickets, visit riotheatre.com or call 831-423-8209. Wednesday, July 28-Saturday, July 31.

COMEDY BURST FOR DURST El Vaquero Winery stages a standup comedy extravaganza to raise funds for Will Durst, with standup performances by the brilliant monologist Dan St. Paul, the powerhouse ranting of Johnny Steele, the musical comedy of Richard Stockton and with special guest DNA, to celebrate the healing of our community and to donate to the recovery of comic legend Will Durst. All proceeds from ticket sales and all donations to “The Bucket of Love” will be sent directly to Will’s wife Debi Durst. The El Vaquero Winery is donating 10 percent of show wine sales. Saturday, July 31, 5pm. El Vaquero Winery, 2901 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville.

FREE CONCERT AT SAN LORENZO PARK Come join San Lorenzo Park Neighbors at the duck pond stage for an afternoon of music performed by HolySea and others. Bring a picnic and chair or a blanket. Free, all-ages event preceded by volunteer beautification project at the park playground. Come one, come all! Sat, July 31, San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Ave, Santa Cruz. Saturday, July 31, 9:30am-2:30pm. San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Ave., Santa Cruz.

GREATER PURPOSE COMEDY NIGHT Every Friday night at Greater Purpose Brewing it’s the Greater Purpose Comedy Show. Hosted by DNA and Chree Powell, this show features the best of California comedy. The show is 90 minutes long; doors at 7pm, show at 7:30pm. Admission is $10 and we strongly suggest buying your tickets in advance on Eventbrite. Show is for ages 16+. Friday, July 30, 7-9pm. East Cliff Brewing Co., 21517 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz.

IN THE WORKS CONCERT Cabrillo Festival presents a concert of nine world premieres (solo works and duets) written for members of the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra by three emerging composers, Theo Chandler, Meng Wang, and Jeremy Rapaport-Stein. This presentation is part of the 2021 Cabrillo Festival Composers Workshop, led by Pierre Jalbert, composing faculty mentor. Followed by a post-concert artist talk and Q&A. For more information visit cabrillomusic.org. Sunday, Aug. 1, 7pm.

OPENING NIGHT: CONTESTED EDEN CONCERT Cabrillo Festival’s 2021 Virtual Season opens with “Contested Eden,” a new work by composer Gabriela Lena Frank, reflecting on the California wildfires and climate crisis. The work is presented as a dance video, with choreography by Molly Katzman, filmed on location by Swan Dive Media in CZU Lightning Complex Fire sites in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and music remotely recorded by members of the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra. Followed by a post-concert artist talk and Q&A. For more information visit cabrillomusic.org. Saturday, July 31, 7pm.

SALSA SUELTA FREE ZOOM SESSION Weekly online session in Cuban-style Salsa Suelta for experienced beginners and up. May include mambo, chachacha, Afro-Cuban rumba, orisha, son montuno. No partner required, ages 14 and older. Contact to get the link; visit salsagente.com. Thursday, July 29, 7pm. Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ SHAKESPEARE: RII The story that sets England’s Wars of the Roses in motion, Jessica Kubzansky’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard II tells the story of that king’s ill-fated reign using just three actors. What is our responsibility when a bad leader rightfully occupies the throne? This exploration of divine right, capricious leadership and bloody insurrection is packed with contemporary political relevance. A critic’s choice pick when it premiered at the Boston Court theatre in Los Angeles, Charles McNulty, critic for the LA Times, called the play a “feat of ingenious stagecraft.” Santa Cruz Shakespeare performances take place in the Audrey Stanley Grove at Upper DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz. With a “safety first” mantra, Santa Cruz Shakespeare has implemented numerous Covid-19 safety protocols for its 2021 season, including a revised seating layout that ensures adequate space and comfort for patrons. Due to limited capacity at the venue, people are encouraged to purchase tickets early. For more information visit santacruzshakespeare.org. Thursday, July 29, 7:30-9:30pm. Saturday, July 31, 8-10pm. Sunday, Aug. 1, 1-3pm. The Grove at DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ SHAKESPEARE: THE AGITATORS This play tells the story of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. Over the 45 volatile years they knew one another, they were friends, allies and adversaries. Their hopes and dreams for equality brought them to common ground and political battlefields. As agitators, they were not content to let either our nation or each other rest in complacency, and their respective fights for racial justice and gender equity continue to this day. Santa Cruz Shakespeare performances take place in the Audrey Stanley Grove (The Grove) at Upper DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz. With a “safety first” mantra, Santa Cruz Shakespeare has implemented numerous Covid-19 safety protocols for its 2021 Season, including a revised seating layout that ensures adequate space and comfort for patrons. Due to limited capacity at the venue, people are encouraged to purchase tickets early; visit santacruzshakespeare.org. Wednesday, July 28, 7:30pm. Friday, July 30, 8pm. Saturday, July 31, 2pm. Sunday, Aug. 1, 7pm. The Grove at DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Road, Santa Cruz.

SOUNDING PUZZLES SANTA CRUZ COUNTY YOUTH SYMPHONY CONCERT Cabrillo Festival is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony in two world premieres: “Sounding Puzzles,” a work for remotely-recorded youth orchestra by composer Danny Clay; and “Violin Quartet” by Elias Gilbert for the Fourtés Violin Quartet, an ensemble of the SCCYS Chamber Music Academy. Founded in 1965, and led by Nathaniel Berman, Music Director, the Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony offers serious young musicians from throughout Santa Cruz County the opportunity to study and perform orchestral music at a pre-professional level. The Chamber Music Academy is led by Cynthia Baehr-Williams, head teacher, and is a program of the Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony. More information at cabrillomusic.org. Sunday, Aug. 1, 11am.

TOBY GRAY AT CHAMINADE Please join us for this very special and free event. Plenty of seating for all. A night outside by the fire pits with great music and friends at the incredibly beautiful Chaminade Resort overlooking the Monterey Bay. Great music and stories of touring with It’s A Beautiful Day, Dick Clark Productions, and a multitude of characters from San Francisco’s Summer of Love and LA music scenes. Monday, Aug. 2, 5:30pm. Chaminade Resort & Spa, 1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz.

ZOOTOPIA SHOWING To celebrate National Night Out, the Santa Cruz Warriors and Santa Cruz Police Department invite you to a free showing of the movie, Zootopia. Prior to the film, there will be a bounce house, crafts, K9 demonstrations and other activities for youth. We look forward to seeing you there! Zootopia is a Disney comedy-adventure about a rookie bunny cop determined to crack her first case, even if it means partnering with a cynical con artist fox to solve the mystery. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 6:30pm. Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front St., Santa Cruz.

COMMUNITY

AMAH MUTSUN FIRE RELATIONSHIPS (ONLINE) Fire is many things to the Amah Mutsun and other California Indian Tribes: it is sacred, it is a tool gifted by Creator, and it is a way to restore balance to Mother Earth. This presentation hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History will share more about how the Amah Mutsun are using fire to restore landscapes and relationships in the Santa Cruz mountains and beyond. Lawrence Atencio is the Native Stewardship Corps Field Manager for the Amah Mutsun Land Trust, an initiative of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, which is the vehicle by which the Amah Mutsun access, protect, and steward lands that are integral to their identity and culture. The AMLT returns the tribe to their ancestral lands and restores their role as environmental stewards. For more information or for the registration link, visit santacruzmuseum.org. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 6-7pm.

ASK ME ANYTHING: CONVERSATIONS FROM THE FRONT LINE OF HOMELESSNESS Join Housing Matters’ Programs Staff in their newest webinar: “Ask Me Anything: Conversations from the Front Line Of Homelessness”. This is your opportunity to hear what is going on every single day to solve homelessness and ask all the questions you have about working to solve homelessness in our community. Wednesday, July 28, 11am. Housing Matters, 115 Coral St., Santa Cruz.

BUILDING WITH PURPOSE PART 2: HOUSING MATTERS’ NEWEST HOUSING PROJECT In Part 2 of the Building with Purpose two-part webinar series, we will be discussing the specifics of Housing Matters’ newest 120 unit permanent supportive housing project that will be located on our campus here in Santa Cruz County. This webinar will be led by Housing Matters executive director, Phil Kramer. To register, or for more information, visit eventbrite.com/e/building-with-purpose-part-2-housing-matters-newest-housing-project-tickets-146645501643.Thursday, July 29, 3-4pm.

FALL IN LOVE WITH BIRCHBARK-LOVE HEALS Join local nonprofit BirchBark Foundation on July 31 for a free virtual event to celebrate and help save pets’ lives! An hour of laughter and tears as we share inspiring stories and videos of love and healing hope; of dogs and cats BirchBark has helped save over the last year. Check out the amazing silent auction items (beginning July 24), and a very special performance by acclaimed indie rock artist, Marty O’Reilly. Love Heals! For more information, visit facebook.com/BirchBarkFoundation. Saturday, July 31, 6:45-8pm.

GRAB AND GO STEAM: MAKE YOUR OWN ROBOTIC HAND! We provide the materials and directions, you pick them up and make them at home. Learn about anatomy and engineering! The strings in your robot hand function much like the tendons in your own hand, which connect muscles to bones and let you bend your fingers. Your muscles create the pull that makes your fingers bend and lets you pick things up, just like your robot hand. Registration for a STEAM kit is required. To request a kit, fill out this form. First come first serve. Registration will close when all kits are claimed. Kits will be ready to pick up at a requested branch on July 28th. These kits are suggested for children over age 6. Choking hazard: this kit contains small pieces and is not suitable for young children without adult supervision. Adult assistance may be required for some children. For more information, visit santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7831185. Wednesday, July 28, 4-5pm.

GREY BEARS BROWN BAG LINE Grey Bears are looking for help with their brown bag production line on Thursday and Friday mornings. Volunteers will receive breakfast and a bag of food if wanted. Be at the warehouse with a mask and gloves at 7am. Call ahead for more information: 831-479-1055, greybears.org. Thursday, July 29, 7am. California Grey Bears, 2710 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz.

NEXTSTAGE FUNDRAISER NextStage Productions fundraiser to benefit its Percussion Program for People Living with Parkinson’s at El Vaquero Winery on Freedom Boulevard. Musical performances by the Magical Mystery Troup playing your favorite Beatle songs; Ellen and Glenn reliving the ‘60s through songs; sultry and sassy songs by Valerie Arno; Patrick True voicing his inner Tom Petty; and a special presentation of a Sally Bookman-directed comedy play. Saturday, July 31, Noon-3pm. El Vaquero Winery, 2901 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville.

UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA WEBINAR Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s; the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia; stages and risk factors; current research and treatments available for some symptoms; and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Register at alz.org/crf or call 800-272-3900. Monday, Aug. 2, 1-2:30pm.

GROUPS

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP VIA ZOOM Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for family caregivers to develop informal mutual support and social relationships as well as discover more effective ways to cope with and care for your loved one. Meeting via Zoom and phone. For questions and registration, call 800-272-3900. Wednesday, July 28, 2pm.

ENTRE NOSOTRAS GRUPO DE APOYO Entre Nosotras support group for Spanish-speaking women with a cancer diagnosis. Meets twice monthly. Registration required: call Entre Nosotras at 831-761-3973. Friday, July 30, 6pm. WomenCARE, 2901 Park Ave., Suite A1, Soquel.

FAMILY SANGHA MONTHLY MEDITATION Come help create a family meditation cooperative community! Parents will meet in the main room for about 40-minutes of silent meditation, followed by 10-15 minutes of discussion about life and mindful parenting. Kids will be in a separate volunteer-led room, playing and exploring mindfulness through games and stories. Parents may need to help with the kids for a portion of the hour, depending on volunteer turnout. All ages of children are welcome. Please bring toys to share. Quiet babies are welcome in the parents room. Donations (dana) are encouraged; there is no fee for the event. Sunday, Aug. 1, 10:30am-noon. Insight Santa Cruz, 740 Front St. #240, Santa Cruz.

S+LAA MENS’ MEETING Having trouble with compulsive sexual or emotional behavior? Recovery is possible. Our small 12-step group meets Saturday evenings. Enter through front entrance, go straight down the hallway to the last door on the right. Thursday, July 29, 6pm. Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz.

WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM WomenCARE ARM-IN-ARM Cancer support group for women with advanced, recurrent, or metastatic cancer. Meets every Monday at WomenCARE’s office. Currently on Zoom. Registration required, call WomenCARE at 831-457-2273. All services are free. For more information visit womencaresantacruz.org. Monday, Aug. 2, 12:30pm.

WOMENCARE MEDITATION GROUP WomenCARE’s meditation group for women with a cancer diagnosis meets the first and third Friday from 11am-noon. For more information and location call 831-457-2273. Monday, Aug. 2, 11am-noon.

WOMENCARE TUESDAY SUPPORT GROUP WomenCARE Tuesday Cancer support group for women newly diagnosed and through their treatment. Meets every Tuesday currently on Zoom. Registration required, call WomenCARE 831-457-2273. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 12:30-2pm.

WOMENCARE: LAUGHTER YOGA Laughter yoga for women with a cancer diagnosis. Meets every Wednesday, currently via Zoom. Registration is required, call WomenCARE at 831-457-2273. Wednesday, July 28, 3:30-4:30pm.

OUTDOOR

CASFS FARMSTAND Organic vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers are sold weekly at the CASFS Farmstand, starting June 15 and continuing through Nov. 23. Proceeds support experiential education programs at the UCSC Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems. Tuesday, Aug. 3, Noon-6pm. Cowell Ranch Historic Hay Barn, Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz.

COASTAL BIRDING WALK On this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will help each other spot and identify birds! Bring your binoculars if you have them, clothes for variable weather, and good walking shoes. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call 831-426-0505. Spaces are limited and early pre-registration is recommended. Attendees are required to self-screen for Covid-19 symptoms when pre-registering. Masks and social distancing are also required at all programs. To register, visit: santacruzstateparks.as.me/schedule.php. Friday, July 30, 9-11:30am. Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz.

FREE TUESDAY AT UCSC ARBORETUM Community Day at the UCSC Arboretum, free admission on the first Tuesday of every month. Come explore the biodiversity of our gardens, great birdwatching or simply come relax on a bench in the shade. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 9am-5pm. UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 1156 High St., Santa Cruz.

HISTORIC RANCH GROUND TOUR Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call 831-426-0505. Spaces are limited and early pre-registration is recommended. Attendees are required to self-screen for Covid-19 symptoms when pre-registering. Masks and social distancing are also required at all programs. To register, visit: santacruzstateparks.as.me/schedule.php. Saturday, July 31, 1pm. Sunday, Aug. 1, 1pm. Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz.

JAMES HENRY HOUSE OF SAMBA KIDS OUTDOORS EVENT AT ANNA JEAN CUMMINGS PARK IN SOQUEL James Henry, master percussionist, has traveled the world and incorporates cultural wisdom from across the globe into his performances. Expect to dance, sing, and be transported to many areas of the globe through the sounds of drums and percussion. The performance will be outside in the Felton Branch Library parking lot. Please find free alternative parking on the street. Saturday, July 31, 11am-noon. Anna Jean Cummings Park, 461 Old San Jose Road, Soquel.

NATURAL BRIDGES LITTLE RANGERS Participants are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature. Activities and games vary from week to week, but always cover a topic relevant to Natural Bridges. Meet at the side porch of the Visitor Center. Parents or caregivers are required to stay and encouraged to help facilitate the fun and games. Day-use fee for vehicles is $10. For more information, call 831-423-0871. Masks and social distancing are also required at all programs. Although no pre-registration is required, this program has a class capacity and operates on a first come first serve basis, so make sure to arrive early. We can’t wait to see you again. Monday, Aug. 2, 10-10:30am. Natural Bridges State Beach, Swanton Blvd. & W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz.

NEW BRIGHTON JUNIOR RANGERS This fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7-12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea life, and local park animals, playing games, and doing arts and crafts. Meet at the campground ramada. For more information, call 831-685-6444. Spaces are limited and early pre-registration is recommended. Attendees are required to self-screen for Covid-19 symptoms when pre-registering. Masks and social distancing are also required at all programs. To register, visit: santacruzstateparks.as.me/schedule.php. Friday, July 30, 3pm. Saturday, July 31, 3pm. New Brighton Beach, 1500 Park Ave., Capitola.

SUNSET BEACH BOWLS Experience the tranquility, peace and calmness as the ocean waves harmonize with the sound of crystal bowls raising vibration and energy levels. Every Tuesday one hour before sunset at Moran Lake Beach. Call 831-333-6736 for more details. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 7:15-8:15pm. Moran Lake Park & Beach, East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz.

YOU PICK ROSES We are growing over 300 roses, deeply fragrant, lush and in every color, and we want to share them with you! Get out of the house and enjoy cutting a bucket of roses for your own pleasure or to share with family and friends. Once you have made a purchase, you will be sent a calendar link to pick a time for your reservation and directions to our farm in Watsonville. Friday, July 30, 11am. Sunday, Aug. 1, 11am.

Comics Unite to Benefit NorCal Icon Will Durst

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July 28, 2021

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Comics Unite to Benefit NorCal Icon Will Durst

If you could manifest the spirit of the Bay Area comedy scene into one human being, it would be Will Durst. Beloved political comedian and now at 69, elder statesmen, Durst suffered a debilitating stroke in October of 2019 and has been on the mend since then. While the rehabilitation has been excruciating, his wife of 32 years, Debi Durst (comedian, actress and Queen Bee of Comedy Day in Golden Gate Park, which is back this year on Sept. 19) is sanguine.

“Will’s recovery seems to be taking forever, but every time we go to therapy he’s progressing,” she says. “He’s been in ICU twice, and the second time he was there for six weeks. The muscles got atrophied and his knee is kind of bent, so straightening out his legs is our focus.”

On Saturday, July 31, veteran local comedian Richard Stockton is holding a comedy fundraiser for Will called Comedy Outburst for Durst. All proceeds from this event will go directly to Will Durst’s recovery fund, and El Vaquero Winery in Corralitos, which is hosting the event, is donating 10% of their sales.

“Will Durst has been my teacher for 30 years,” says Stockton. “From leading brainstorm joke-writing sessions to filling up theaters with his fame to give the rest of us the most intelligent audience ever to perform for, to showing me how to get ready in the green room before going onstage, he has been my sensei.”

And it wasn’t just onstage lessons that Stockton learned from Durst, it was also lessons on how to be a better human being. “After shows, when we felt too amped up and too full of ourselves from performing, we’d take long walks in the dead of night through a sleeping city to gently ground ourselves again.” Stockton recalls. “He wants us to be as great as we can be and still have a balanced life. He infuses us with the joy of making people laugh out loud on purpose. This is a great man. He brings out the best in us. He needs help.”

Will Durst, Larry “Bubbles” Brown and Johnny Steele are the comics at the core of the documentary 3 Still Standing by directors Robert Campos and Donna LoCicero. The film explores the wild ride of stand-up comedy in the Bay Area during the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. According to Bay Area comedic legend Steele (who will be performing at the benefit), Will Durst is the glue that held the lauded regional comedy scene together. “Durst is the godfather of SF comedy. When others abandoned the fort, he stayed, hosting both radio and TV shows, hanging with the mayor, and regularly headlining the Punchline longer than anybody,” Steele says. “He’s got a work ethic that most comics can only dream of. I’ve actually seen him writing jokes side-stage as he’s being introduced. Talk about topical humor. And he’s also a damn fine fellow.”

One of Durst’s closest friends and comedians who will also be performing is boomer spokesman Dan St. Paul. “I met Will at the Holy City Zoo in SF in 1981. He was headlining,” says St. Paul. “I was just starting out, building an act. Because he was a political comic, he would add and subtract from his act day to day. He immediately had my respect. Even though he was way further up the career ladder, he never pulled rank. So friendly and approachable and we both loved stand-up and baseball and became quick friends.”

Known for his political savvy and razor-sharp observations, Durst has entertained Santa Cruz audiences for decades with his one-man show From LSD to OMG and his ability to earn laughs from all political denominations (he performed for both President Bill Clinton and President George H.W. Bush).

Benefit organizer Stockton promises a special afternoon of comedy and wants everyone to know that this is about helping a genuinely gracious human being regain his balance, literally, so he can once again charm and educate us from the stage. “Will took me under his wing,” Stockton says, “but Will would take anyone under his wing, he would help comics. But what Will cares about most is bringing out the best in all people.”Comedy Outburst for Durst will be held Saturday, July 31 at 5pm at El Vaquero Winery, 2901 Freedom Blvd, Corralitos. Tickets are $25 and available at Eventbrite. If you want to help out, but cannot attend, you can donate directly to gofundme.com/f/awukk-will-durst-needs-your-help.

Moshe Vilozny Plays Farewell Show at Moe’s Alley

Aaron Carnes

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July 28, 2021

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Moshe Vilozny Plays Farewell Show at Moe’s Alley

Moshe Vilozny remembers the time in 2009 when Fishbone played Moe’s Alley. Unlike most shows he booked, this one felt like things could get out of hand at any moment. In fact, the club, which tended to book blues, reggae, Americana, and mellow indie rock at the time, didn’t have staff for crowd control—it wasn’t needed. But at that show, owner Bill Welch told Vilozny to go over to the stage to make sure no one got hurt.

“I didn’t know how crazy it would get with Fishbone getting older,” Vilozny says. “[Lead singer] Angelo [Moore] jumps off, he’s swinging on our lighting rig, flipping over, hanging on his leg, just going absolutely nuts. That’s probably one of the edgiest shows we ever booked at Moe’s.”

Vilozny began helping out Welch with booking in 2005, and did not expect it to become his career for the next decade and a half. But on July 31, he’s going to officially retire, and celebrate the moment with a performance of his own tunes, along with sets from Peter Harper and Dave Holodiloff.

“I wasn’t intending to do this for as long as I did. I started working there while I was going to UCSC,” Vilozny says.

Fortunately for locals, Moe’s Alley is in good hands with new owners Lisa Norelli and Brian Ziel, who took over the club from Welch this year and are eager to keep the spot great.

Under Welch’s ownership, Moe’s has been a very consistent venue, with several of the same acts coming through every year to good-sized crowds. In an industry with extremely high turnover, Vilozny booked for 16 years, developed relationships with people in the industry, and got to understand the markets extremely well. It was hard to pinpoint exactly what constituted a Moe’s Alley show, but you knew it when you saw it.

“It was comfortable for everybody, everyone knew what to expect,” Vilozny explains. “It was the kind of thing where people could just walk in—I’m just going to Moe’s and see a good show. We had, like, a certain thing we were going for.”

Welch and Phil Lewis opened the club in 1992 as a purely blues venue. Lewis left about a decade later, and Welch knew he wanted to broaden the kinds of acts that played there. On Jan. 7, 2005, Vilozny booked his own band there, the eclectic world beat-infused Universal Language, which sold that show out. Afterward, Welch chatted with him and found out that since 2000, he’d had experience at Palookaville and the Catalyst, and knew his way around several markets, including reggae, bluegrass, and Americana. At first, Welch continued to book blues and other acts he knew well, while Vilozny took over with other genres. He also helped with press releases, filing contracts, prepping ads in the paper. By 2020, Vilozny was booking nearly all the acts that played at Moe’s

“It was definitely a team effort, and I want to stress that and show Bill Welch some love for all the work he put in supporting live music. He dedicated his life to the venue. More hands-on and involved than any other club owner I know.”

When the pandemic hit, Moe’s completely shut down. Unlike some of the other spots, they couldn’t operate as a restaurant or throw outdoor shows. By mid-April, once it was clear this was going to go on for quite a while, Vilozny used the time to get his substitute teaching credentials. During the summer, he enrolled in online classes for his Masters in Elementary Education.

“I’m ready to give that a try, something that’s more—I don’t know if it’s mainstream, but more secure,” Vilozny says “I like working with kids.”

Moe’s new owners are off to a good start. Once they bought the venue in early 2021, Vilozny started getting them up to speed.

“The new team is doing a great job,” Vilozny says. “I am stoked the Moe’s legacy is continuing with them. It’s the perfect fit and I have no regrets. I have nothing but love for Moe’s Alley and the folks that have helped make it one of the best live music venues in the area.”

Moshe Vilozny performs with Peter Harper and Dave Dave Holodiloff at 6pm on Saturday, July 31 at Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $15. 831-479-1854.

Letter to the Editor: Take a Stand Against Gender Violence

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July 28, 2021

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Letter to the Editor: Take a Stand Against Gender Violence

Re: “Without Warning” (GT, 7/14): According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men will experience physical violence at the hands of their partner. When the pandemic began, Monarch Services projected an increase in domestic violence due to economic stressors on families, COVID-related shelter in place orders and isolation from community. As predicted, the need for our services (specifically domestic violence-related services) escalated significantly.

In fact, our service numbers nearly doubled from 2019 to 2020. While we reported providing 15,740 services to clients in 2019, we provided approximately 27,448 in 2020, a 75 percent increase in services in just one year. These services include counseling, shelter, emergency financial aid, transportation, support groups and more. We specifically provided emergency shelter and motel vouchers to over twice as many clients, reporting 43 shelter clients from 2019 and 107 clients in 2020. Our number of crisis line calls more than tripled, with 1,661 calls reported in 2019 and 5,792 in 2020.

These numbers only narrowly represent the actual number of those experiencing abuse, as domestic violence is highly underreported. In fact, as many as 50 percent of domestic violence incidents go unreported and victims do not typically seek support until experiencing violence an average of seven times. Tragically, in the past ten months alone, our county has also mourned four femicides that are known to be a result of domestic abuse.

Although individuals of every gender can be victims of domestic violence homicide, women are disproportionately murdered by their intimate partners in comparison with other genders. Using terms like “murder” and “homicide” ignores this distinctive type of violence disproportionately perpetrated against women. Patriarchal power structures and traditional ideas about gender and power often influence men to murder women at disproportionately high rates. Referring to these horrific murders as domestic violence femicides is important, as our community must understand the true dynamics behind this specific type of violence in order to constructively act to prevent it from happening in the future. We must work to understand the cycle of violence and conditions that keep individuals (disproportionately women) in unhealthy and dangerous relationships.

Domestic violence has never been a simple phenomenon to understand, but the pandemic made it increasingly complex. Here are some ways each of us can help support victims of domestic violence: Believe and validate survivors and ensure they have a support system; check on your loved ones and neighbors and help them plan in case they need to flee to safety; use social media to raise awareness around domestic and sexual violence and ask your followers to do the same; challenge toxic masculinity and machismo culture that perpetuates violence; don’t judge, victim blame or shame survivors; don’t make decisions for the survivors–offer options and allow the survivor to make their own choices.

Domestic violence impacts us all as a community, and if we each do our part, we can stop this cycle of violence for us and for future generations. We stand with the families and loved ones of all domestic violence femicide and homicide victims and encourage individuals currently experiencing domestic violence to seek help. If you, a friend or neighbor, or a loved one is experiencing abuse, please call our 24-hour confidential, bilingual crisis line at 888-900-4232 today to seek help. Remember you are not alone.

DELPHINE BURNS | MONARCH SERVICES, SANTA CRUZ

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