December, 2009 Archives

While reflecting over the past year is common during this time of year, a family outing creates a more concrete type of reflection on the shore at low tide north of Manresa State Beach on Tuesday. Shmuel Thaler/Sentinel

While reflecting over the past year is common during this time of year, a family outing creates a more concrete type of reflection on the shore at low tide north of Manresa State Beach on Tuesday. Shmuel Thaler/Sentinel

Keely Gjelsteen shows off Stretch, a purebred, three-year-old standard dachshund. Dan Coyro/Sentinel

Keely Gjelsteen shows off Stretch, a purebred, three-year-old standard dachshund. Dan Coyro/Sentinel

Bill Scherer drives fast and flies low. He credits visualization for allowing him to focus and achieve. Shmuel Thaler/Sentinel

Bill Scherer drives fast and flies low. He credits visualization for allowing him to focus and achieve. Shmuel Thaler/Sentinel

Ayoma Grabiel, 5, of Santa Cruz, is the picture of happiness as she cavorts in the 'snow' in downtown Santa Cruz on Tuesday. Shmuel Thaler/Sentinel

Ayoma Grabiel, 5, of Santa Cruz, is the picture of happiness as she cavorts in the 'snow' in downtown Santa Cruz on Tuesday. Shmuel Thaler/Sentinel

See Sentinel story: Downtown Santa Cruz sees snow