Paul Drescher, director of the Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival

An American Pickle

The Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival closes May 28 with “An American Pickle,” capping a 14-film series focused on Jewish culture, history, identity and connection across Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz mayoral candidates photo collage

Running for Mayor

Santa Cruz voters will choose among Ryan Coonerty, Gillian Greensite, Chris Krohn, Ami Chen Mills and Joy Schendledecker in the June 2 mayoral primary, with a runoff possible if no candidate tops 50%.
Paul Drescher, director of the Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival

An American Pickle

The Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival closes May 28 with “An American Pickle,” capping a 14-film series focused on Jewish culture, history, identity and connection across Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz mayoral candidates photo collage

Running for Mayor

Santa Cruz voters will choose among Ryan Coonerty, Gillian Greensite, Chris Krohn, Ami Chen Mills and Joy Schendledecker in the June 2 mayoral primary, with a runoff possible if no candidate tops 50%.
Quintron and Miss Pussycat pose with puppets and electronic instruments in a colorful room.

Things to do in Santa Cruz

New Orleans duo Quintron and Miss Pussycat bring psychedelic soul, strange inventions and dreamlike puppetry to The Crepe Place, Wednesday, June 10
Stagnaro Bros. calamari plate on Santa Cruz Wharf

Summer Swell

Santa Cruz summer arrives with wharf views, Stagnaro Bros. calamari, chowder, beer gardens, food trucks and a full slate of free live music from the Boardwalk to Capitola, Soquel and Scotts Valley.
Dylan Dunphy mixes cocktail at Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low-Key Lux

Low Tide Bar & Grill at La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers Santa Cruz a polished beachside dining experience, with cocktails, California-Pacific dishes, Mediterranean touches and a “South Pacific living room” feel.
Stagnaro Bros. calamari plate on Santa Cruz Wharf

Summer Swell

Santa Cruz summer arrives with wharf views, Stagnaro Bros. calamari, chowder, beer gardens, food trucks and a full slate of free live music from the Boardwalk to Capitola, Soquel and Scotts Valley.
Dylan Dunphy mixes cocktail at Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low-Key Lux

Low Tide Bar & Grill at La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers Santa Cruz a polished beachside dining experience, with cocktails, California-Pacific dishes, Mediterranean touches and a “South Pacific living room” feel.
Dominique and the Diamonds perform country music

Mountain High

Redwood Mountain Faire brings two days of music to Roaring Camp, with headliners, rising acts, local bands and a volunteer-powered mission that supports Santa Cruz County nonprofits.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

Readers weigh in on education and intelligence, rail transit, data center impacts, EPA coal ash protections and praise for Street Talk.

The Editor’s Desk

Santa Cruz Pride and VegFest bring color, community and compassion to the weekend, while local news looks at hospital access, battery safety and wildfire resilience.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

Readers weigh in on education and intelligence, rail transit, data center impacts, EPA coal ash protections and praise for Street Talk.

The Editor’s Desk

Santa Cruz Pride and VegFest bring color, community and compassion to the weekend, while local news looks at hospital access, battery safety and wildfire resilience.
best of santa cruz county 2026
spot_img
spot_img
spot_img
spot_img
spot_img
“Good “Good
spot_img