Blog: Parenting Tips for an Easy Halloween

Here are a few strategies from the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program that can help families to enjoy holidays, such as Halloween.

Blog: What is an Heirloom Tomato?

Learn about prized heirloom tomatoes, still available at New Leaf Community Markets and other local stores and farmers markets.

All in less than 4 Short Years

Obama's amazing economic recovery in just 4 short years despite major roadblock and economic and political challenges a president should not have to face when first stepping into office.

Mayor's Blog: Capitola's Benchmark Study and What It Means

Notice to citizens of Capitola regarding this evening's benchmark study presentation.

Barking Lot Party to benefit Animal Shelter

Come to Barking Lot Party for a fun, free event to benefit the animal shelter. Sat. Sept. 29 at the Westside New Leaf parking lot from noon to 3 pm.

Blog: Children and Change

Children are such masters of adaptation, but sometimes even they get afraid of change.

Blog: Pack a Zero-Waste Lunch with New Leaf's Help

Cool products for a zero-waste lunch.

New Leaf Golf Tournament Raises $6.7K for Homeless

140 people from over 28 companies participated in New Leaf Community Markets' “Taste at the Tee” Golf tournament which took place July 16 at the Pajaro Valley Golf Course in Royal Oaks.

Decadent Nutella Fudge Pops

Nutella, chocolate and banana makes the perfect combination of flavors; try it yourself!

Raw Brownies: Chocolate + Healthy Fats

This dessert with healthy fats from avocado and walnuts changes things up for chocoholics focused on healthy eating.

Blog: Refreshing Watermelon Granita

Watermelon is enjoyed in so many ways during the summer, from the plain fruit to in salads. Now try it as a dessert!

Blog: The Gift of Childhood

Children learn at such a fast pace, there are multiple “firsts” for them every day. They can easily teach us and each other their newest findings.

Blog: Carrot Cake Muffins — The Healthy Way

Whole wheat and veggies in a pastry? These carrot cake muffins bring the best of both worlds together - health benefits and delicious flavor.

Blog: Peppermint Delight Dark Fudge

This dark fudge with crushed peppermint will keep you coming back for more.

Blog: New List of Top-Rated Capitola Nonprofits

GreatNonprofits.org released its first ever list of top-rated nonprofits in Capitola, which Patch readers can use to discover top-rated nonprofits to give or volunteer or intern with.

Blog: Ma Maison — A Find for Foodies

Ma Maison in Aptos is a hidden gem on Soquel Drive.

Welcome to Paradise—Retired to Capitola

Retirement begins in Capitola...ready to begin Act III of my life. What's it like to begin a new life in a new place? New friends, new hours to fill? Join me on the journey.

A Cookie Face Lift: Gooey Milk Chocolate-Caramel Cookies

Change up the predictable chocolate chip cookie by adding caramel to surprise the crowd.

Carrot Cake: The Yummy Way to Get Vitamin A

Savor these carrot cake bars, knowing that you're getting your source of Vitamin A as well as satisfying your taste buds.

Blog: Care What's in Your Food? Vote Yes on 37

We have a historic opportunity to secure the right to know what's in our food by passing Proposition 37 this November: The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act.

Blog: How Does Your Child Sleep?

We briefly discussed the challenges for some kids and parents with crying. I am talking about the wake up in the middle of the night tears, screaming, or even the running into bed with mom and dad.

Reiki: The Lesser-Known Parenting Aid

Has your child awoken from a sound slumber to just sit and cry? Find out what Reiki is and how it can help you.

Blog: We Helped Get GMO Labels on the Ballot

Santa Cruz goes above and beyond to help get labeling for genetically-engineered foods on the California ballot this fall. Now we need your endorsement.

The Novice's Guide to Getting Organized

Does QuickBooks work? Not if you don't know how to use it.

Mayor's Blog: Losing Local Lifeguards to Santa Cruz Contract?

The city council will discuss contracting lifeguard services to the City of Santa Cruz, rather than keeping our own lifeguard.

Mayor's Blog: Rispin Mansion...What Should We Do?

What do you think the city should do with the Rispin property?

Final Push for GMO Food Labeling is ON

Santa Cruz volunteers are working hard to collect signatures to get labeling for foods produced with genetic engineering on the California ballot this fall.

Mayor's Blog: Dogs on the Beach on Council Agenda

At this week's council meeting we'll discuss allowing dogs on the beach in the morning.

Mayor's Blog: Capitola Art Project - The Facts

Clearing up questions regarding our latest art project.

Food Documentaries Gave Me Lots to Chew on

Two films Food Matters and Forks Over Knives have compelled me to make some big changes in my diet. I learned why to eat more raw food, less meat and dairy, drink more water, and take my vitamins.

Mayor's Blog: What is Happening in Capitola?

A quick update on Capitola issues and an important anniversary is noted.

'Food Matters' Documentary Tells Us Why

The documentary Food Matters, being shown at New Leaf on March 11 and globally, reveals proven ways to overcome illness naturally through the right kinds of foods, supplements, and detoxification.

Cooking up Quality Time with My Teenage Daughter

I found a new recipe for quality time with my hard-to-engage teenager: cooking!

Labels on Genetically-Engineered Foods

Are you concerned about what's in your food? Here's how you can help get labeling for genetically engineered foods on the California ballot this fall.

My Neighbor Is a Sugar Slayer

I made a silly resolution to fit into my skinny jeans, and already it's leading me down a not-so-sweet path.

Changing Attitudes Changes Economics

Spend your Christmas money in your local shops, and you will shift your local economy.

Fall (and Ghosts?) Come to Capitola Village

Once again parking can be found in Capitola Village.

Bloomsbury Tea Room Creates Rest for the Spirit

Jennifer Shaw Coffey took a leap of faith when she opened Bloomsbury Tea Room in 2008. Now, with the help of volunteers, she's turned it into a nonprofit.

Lost in a Sea of Silver Saturns

I recently took what I thought would be a quick trip to the store and on the way in noticed a woman standing in the Capitola Mall parking lot with her shopping bag ...

Capitola Needs To Borrow Money

Capitola needs to borrow money to pay our bills and meet our payroll. But this is a one time problem caused by the flood. After the borrowing our budget should be in the black.