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How to Change a Life (or two) with a Dog
Eight years ago, Erin Boetzer sat in front of a judge at the Superior Court of Santa Cruz. She faced 55 years in prison for sixteen...
Jun 9, 202015 min read
On being Essential and Feeling Essential
Before Marijeanne Santina was born, her parents received a letter from her soon to be grandmother. You should not name your child this...
Apr 28, 20206 min read
The Dangers of Disbelief
I always hated Tinker Bell as a child. I dressed up as her for my first Halloween, or rather, my mother dressed me up as her. I loved her...
Mar 15, 202025 min read
One Thing After Another
The end of my freshman year at UCI was a whirlwind. I had just transferred to a new, more demanding, full time role at work. I had been...
Jan 22, 20206 min read


Love and Dogs
I met Ann and Ohana II, a yellow lab in a yellow and blue vest, in the Willow Glen Middle School parking lot when I was 14. Ann, the...
Dec 21, 201914 min read
Sugar and the Price
Two dates into the month, Jenna could finally pay the rent for her apartment. She is what is known as a sugar baby, the younger recipient...
Feb 28, 20184 min read
On the Road to City Council
From 1996 “Realtor of the year” to 2018 city council candidate, San Jose resident Pam Foley has created an extensive resume of dedication...
Jan 22, 20183 min read
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