SCW Issue: Aug 15–Aug 21, 2013
Cover Story
Yes, We Can!
A writer goes to a tomato canning class and discovers that food preservation is surprisingly hassle-free. See below for more stories from our summer Home & Garden issue.
Currents
back to topKeeley Endorses McPherson
In County Treasurer Fred Keeley, former Republican Bruce McPherson has a key Democratic supporter in his race for the District 5 supervisor seat.
read moreOpiate Overdose Drug Saving Lives
Narcan has reversed a dozen overdoses from heroin and other opiates in Santa Cruz, outreach workers say.
read moreFeatures
back to topReStore to Open Aug. 18
Habitat for Humanity's Westside warehouse to offer quality recycled home furnishings and building materials at 60-70 percent off
read moreAlta Avenue Home Wins Design Award
Westside residence rocks an indoor tree, modular rooms and eco-friendly construction.
read moreCanning Classes and Supplies
A homesteading festival at Love Apple Farm, canning supplies galore at Mountain Feed & Farm and other resources for preserving foods at home
read moreA Few Canning Rules
Ease your fears about common canning misconceptions with these guidelines
read moreZenning out in The Yard
Digging for peace of mind with Santa Cruz author Zachiah Murray’s new book Mindfulness in The Garden
read moreMusic & Nightlife
back to topChina Cats’ Scott Cooper Goes Solo
The guitarist for China Cats, Intangibillies, Secret Chimp and two other bands gets a bluesy groove on with his new album, A Leg Trick.
read moreArts & Entertainment
back to topCabrillo Stage Scores A Hit With ‘Escaping Queens’
The operetta by Capitola playwright Joe Ortiz runs in the Black Box Theater through Aug. 19.
read morePlated
back to topQ&A: Kathryn Lukas of Farmhouse Culture
The chef behind the artisanal raw sauerkraut at the farmers market talks about why fermented foods are good for you.
read moreLouie’s Cajun Kitchen Is Hot
Shrimp and grits, seafood gumbo and a killer bourbon selection in the welcoming space formerly known as Clouds
read morePosts
back to topLetters to the Editor, Aug. 15-21
Readers write in about ducks and geese and little cover girls.
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