Monthly Archives: April 2012

Tomato Wars

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jessicap

The Sentinel staff is holding a tomato-growing competition, which to me seems “so Northern California.” And because I’m an intrepid local reporter, I’m documenting that competition here.

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National Pot Day

Posted on April 20, 2012 by jessicap

If you haven’t heard, it’s April 20th, better known as 420. For those in the dark, it’s unofficially known as national pot-smoking day. Contrary to popular opinion, 420 is not the penal code for marijuana. Actually, Penal Code 420 refers … Continue reading →

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police blotter haiku

Posted on April 17, 2012 by jessicap

One of our community media lab bloggers has a fun little post today in which the writer has taken crime bits from small-town newspapers and turned them into haiku. Check out Tales from the Coast here. Apparently the police blotter … Continue reading →

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gardens galore

Posted on April 12, 2012 by jessicap

One of the things about Santa Cruz County that I love most is the foliage, the trees, the the flowers and all of the other wonderful plants that grow here. I’m constantly admiring how pretty even the simplest yards planted … Continue reading →

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An east coast girl meets the Redwoods

Posted on April 9, 2012 by jessicap

Growing up on the east coast, redwoods carried a certain mystique, representing the exoticism of the west coast in contrast to the Puritan roots of New England and surrounding areas. The idea of a tree so wide you could drive … Continue reading →

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From the crazy story files: Teddy Bear Paradise

Posted on April 2, 2012 by jessicap

Throughout my career as a journalist, I’ve come across some pretty unusual names. The one I spotted today in the Santa Cruz Police Department’s arrest logs, however, might take the case. The name is….wait for it….. Teddy Bear Paradise. Yes, … Continue reading →

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