Erin Wood Acupuncture and Herbs

10/10/2025

Santa Cruz County Mosquito & Vector Control (Vector Control) has announced the detection of invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes near downtown Boulder Creek, marking the second confirmed sighting in the county. This follows a 2022 identification in the South County area. The discovery underscores the o...

09/26/2025

some tips as we move into autumn:

Fall is associated with the metal element, the organs of the lungs + large intestine, along with the skin, pores, nose, grief,  justice, boundaries + relationships.  Fall is a time when w…

10/25/2024

some ways to get involved in this final push before the election!!!!!!

Dear Friends, It is a hectic time as we approach these last days before the general election. How can we not feel overwhelmed and sometime immobilized? We have no clue what will happen and what the…

05/21/2024

Some options about getting proactive about the state of the world and country:

Hi friends! Today is a good day to send the White House a comment like this one: “I demand an immediate arms embargo on Israel and a permanent ceasefire. We have so many pressing issues …

01/17/2024

If you are looking for a therapist in Santa Cruz County, Alli is accepting new clients:

Alli Wilson, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, Capitola, CA, 95010, (831) 318-5292, I practice effective, culturally sensitive, relational therapy. I strive to understand my clients in the context of their relationships and broader society. No one lives in a vacuum, and often our challenges are...

09/03/2023

https://youtu.be/aK_ALMA1NMk?si=a3UWRyugXfQFsv2r

On July 14, 1970, members of the Young Lords occupied Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx — known locally as “the Butcher Shop.” A group of activists, many o...

02/12/2023

Good reminders!

In 1938, Harvard researchers embarked on a decades-long study to find out: What is the secret to a happy life? Contrary to what think, it's not career achievement, money, exercise, or a healthy diet.

01/22/2023

A home for white people working for justice Join SURJ Support When we fight racism, we all win.We want you on our team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25F8qz8hKBg Find a Chapter Get Updates Learn More Current Campaigns Monthly Racial Justice Action Hours Ready to get off the sidelines and into acti...

01/22/2023

3 ways to get more involved in undoing violence and racism and getting the support of community after yet another mass shooting:

for all folks to connect with their bodies and accountability:
https://accountabilitymapping.thinkific.com/ (free for QTBIPOC)

for white folx, connect with your local SURJ chapter: https://surj.org/

for Asian-identifying folx, a spring gathering in the Santa Cruz Mountains: https://yesworld.org/event/asianjam2023/

A home for white people working for justice Join SURJ Support When we fight racism, we all win.We want you on our team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25F8qz8hKBg Find a Chapter Get Updates Learn More Current Campaigns Monthly Racial Justice Action Hours Ready to get off the sidelines and into acti...

01/21/2023

This article is fabulous:

If your girlfriend wrote into this column with this story, I would tell her she should break up with you.

12/16/2022

Alice Wong shares her story of a life affected by sudden medical crises and her road to recovery in a health care system that she believes can — and must — be changed for the better.

09/21/2022

for any white-identifying friends, join us! it is virtual, although not closed captioned and in english only, FYI.