A person stands beneath the Keyhole rock arch at Panther Beach near the ocean.

Don’t Be Blindsided

After two young women drowned at Panther Beach, Richard Stockton examines the danger of sneaker waves, rising tides and the Keyhole, with safety advice from CAL FIRE’s Michael Horn.
A child spins a large prayer wheel at Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel.

Rejoice, Rejoice

The Medicine Buddha Festival returns to Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel with Tibetan music, monks chanting, Mongolian performances, a thangka procession, free lunch, family activities and a full community celebration.
A person stands beneath the Keyhole rock arch at Panther Beach near the ocean.

Don’t Be Blindsided

After two young women drowned at Panther Beach, Richard Stockton examines the danger of sneaker waves, rising tides and the Keyhole, with safety advice from CAL FIRE’s Michael Horn.
A child spins a large prayer wheel at Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel.

Rejoice, Rejoice

The Medicine Buddha Festival returns to Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel with Tibetan music, monks chanting, Mongolian performances, a thangka procession, free lunch, family activities and a full community celebration.
Members of bluegrass trio Sweet Sally pose with mandolin, fiddle and upright bass.

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Sweet Sally brings joyful bluegrass harmonies and serious instrumental skill to Woodhouse Blending and Brewing on Sunday, with a young trio already drawing attention from the California bluegrass circuit and beyond.
Prepared meal trays with grilled chicken, pasta salad and sauce from Village Foods in Santa Cruz.

What it Takes

Village Foods debuts a new East Cliff Drive micro grocery and eatery with prepared meals, grab-and-go options and local goods, while Seabright and Harbor businesses look for creative ways to stay connected during the Murray Street Bridge closure.
Puerto Rican empanadillas, fried bites and sauces from Luna’s Borikén Bites in Abbott Square.

Hola Puerto Rico

Luna’s Borikén Bites brings Puerto Rican flavor to Abbott Square with empanadillas, chicharrón de pollo, jibarito sliders, slow-roasted pork, traditional desserts and owner Ali Luna’s blend of food, music and cultural heritage.
Prepared meal trays with grilled chicken, pasta salad and sauce from Village Foods in Santa Cruz.

What it Takes

Village Foods debuts a new East Cliff Drive micro grocery and eatery with prepared meals, grab-and-go options and local goods, while Seabright and Harbor businesses look for creative ways to stay connected during the Murray Street Bridge closure.
Puerto Rican empanadillas, fried bites and sauces from Luna’s Borikén Bites in Abbott Square.

Hola Puerto Rico

Luna’s Borikén Bites brings Puerto Rican flavor to Abbott Square with empanadillas, chicharrón de pollo, jibarito sliders, slow-roasted pork, traditional desserts and owner Ali Luna’s blend of food, music and cultural heritage.
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Members of Santa Cruz jazz quartet Death and Saxes pose with saxophone, guitar, drums and upright bass.

Death and Saxes

Santa Cruz jazz quartet Death and Saxes brings its straight-ahead sound to a free outdoor show at The Crepe Place, with founder John Bouwsma drawing from Kuumbwa roots, New Orleans experience and classic jazz influences.

The Editor’s Desk

Brad Kava previews Good Times’ Health and Fitness issue, from Elizabeth Borelli’s nutrition reporting and local farmers’ markets to a serious Panther Beach warning and the return of Land of Medicine Buddha’s annual celebration.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

This week’s letters include a Santa Cruz reader’s call for local action against data centers and battery storage facilities, plus an invitation to a celebration of life for Nancy Park at the Resource Center for Nonviolence.
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The Editor’s Desk

Brad Kava previews Good Times’ Health and Fitness issue, from Elizabeth Borelli’s nutrition reporting and local farmers’ markets to a serious Panther Beach warning and the return of Land of Medicine Buddha’s annual celebration.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

This week’s letters include a Santa Cruz reader’s call for local action against data centers and battery storage facilities, plus an invitation to a celebration of life for Nancy Park at the Resource Center for Nonviolence.
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