
A sea lion found a comfortable spot on a moored Santa Cruz sailboat during a warm evening last week. (Photograph by Kathy Moore)

A sea lion found a comfortable spot on a moored Santa Cruz sailboat during a warm evening last week. (Photograph by Kathy Moore)

Two bicyclists ride along Highway 1 south of Davenport. (Photograph by Shmuel Thaler)

The shadow of Sentinel photographer Shmuel Thaler is cast on the pavement during a recent assignment at the San Lorenzo River pedestrian/bicycle bridge. The bridge which opened in January provides a connection across the River from Ocean Street without the need to travel to Water Street. (Photograph by Shmuel Thaler/Sentinel)
8:14 AM at the start line of the 2009 Wharf to Wharf race. Compiled of 63 images digitally stitched to create a 360˚ view.
Photo illustration produced by Phil Carter/Sentinel Correspondent

Danielle Frimer, Jessica Salans, Shoshana Brooks and Emily Krakowski are the fairy quartet that helps spread the theatrical magic throughout Shakespeare Santa Cruz's 'A midsummer Night's Dream' (Photograph by Shmuel Thaler/Sentinel)

Kids enjoy the warm weather and cool surf at Twin Lakes State Beach Tuesday afternoon. (Photograph by Shmuel Thaler)