Painted eggs and colorful markers used for Tokhm-Jangi, a traditional Nowruz game, at a UC Santa Cruz student celebration

Iranian Students React

At a Nowruz celebration in Santa Cruz, Iranian students shared food, tradition, and quiet fears—caught between war abroad and uncertainty at home.
Sin Sisters burlesque and drag performers on stage Santa Cruz

Fancy 15

Santa Cruz’s Sin Sisters mark 15 years of burlesque and drag with a high-energy anniversary show celebrating community, creativity and self-expression.
Painted eggs and colorful markers used for Tokhm-Jangi, a traditional Nowruz game, at a UC Santa Cruz student celebration

Iranian Students React

At a Nowruz celebration in Santa Cruz, Iranian students shared food, tradition, and quiet fears—caught between war abroad and uncertainty at home.
Sin Sisters burlesque and drag performers on stage Santa Cruz

Fancy 15

Santa Cruz’s Sin Sisters mark 15 years of burlesque and drag with a high-energy anniversary show celebrating community, creativity and self-expression.
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Abby Jeanne performing live with guitar

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Abby Jeanne brings surf guitar, retro pop and powerhouse vocals to Santa Cruz this week, blending ’60s-inspired sounds with raw emotion and electric stage presence. Rocking The Crepe Place, Friday at 8pm
Tonkotsu ramen with soft boiled eggs and pork at Oreno Ramen Scotts Valley

Oodles of Noodles

At Oreno Ramen in Scotts Valley, rich broths, authentic Japanese noodles and Korean-inspired flavors come together in a cozy, modern setting.
polenta roasted vegetable dish with greens at Beer Mule Santa Cruz

Lots on Tap

From pizza deals at Watsonville’s Hangar to Beer Mule events and updates on Dharma’s, this week’s Santa Cruz dining scene is full of flavor and change.
Tonkotsu ramen with soft boiled eggs and pork at Oreno Ramen Scotts Valley

Oodles of Noodles

At Oreno Ramen in Scotts Valley, rich broths, authentic Japanese noodles and Korean-inspired flavors come together in a cozy, modern setting.
polenta roasted vegetable dish with greens at Beer Mule Santa Cruz

Lots on Tap

From pizza deals at Watsonville’s Hangar to Beer Mule events and updates on Dharma’s, this week’s Santa Cruz dining scene is full of flavor and change.
Good Riddance band members pose together in Santa Cruz alley

Before the World Caves In

Santa Cruz hardcore mainstays Good Riddance drop their 10th album Before the World Caves In and return to The Catalyst for a high-energy hometown release show, Friday, April 10th.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

From rail advocacy to organic farming and local reflections, Santa Cruz readers share their perspectives in this week’s Letters to the Editor.
Joe Sib performing with punk band Frontline live on stage

The Editor’s Desk

Editor Brad Kava introduces Joe Sib, a larger-than-life Santa Cruz storyteller whose journey through punk, skate culture and comedy redefines the California archetype.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

From rail advocacy to organic farming and local reflections, Santa Cruz readers share their perspectives in this week’s Letters to the Editor.
Joe Sib performing with punk band Frontline live on stage

The Editor’s Desk

Editor Brad Kava introduces Joe Sib, a larger-than-life Santa Cruz storyteller whose journey through punk, skate culture and comedy redefines the California archetype.
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