UCSC Alum Travels World as Balloon Artist
Feature Articles July 27, 2014 Santa Cruz Sentinel by Karen Kefauver SANTA CRUZ >> Addi Somekh’s unique talent of twisting balloons into mind-bending art has taken his life in a direction that he never could have imagined. Since stumbling upon his unusual gift at age 19,...
Bonnie Dankert: Veteran educator teaches at Juvenile Hall
Feature Articles June 29, 2014 Santa Cruz Sentinel by Karen Kefauver Veteran educator teaches at Juvenile Hall Bonnie Dankert is not afraid of deeply troubled teenagers. Instead, the veteran educator is grateful for the rewards and challenges presented by her students at Santa Cruz...
Claire Christensen: WWII vet celebrates turning 90
Feature Articles June 2, 2014 Santa Cruz Sentinel by Karen Kefauver SCOTTS VALLEY >> Ask Claire Christensen the secret to living a long, healthy life and his answer is surprisingly simple. “Luck,” says the 90-year-old, who lives on his own in the home he and his wife...