Editor Brad Kava reflects on turbulent political times and highlights the Watsonville Film Festival along with a week of music, theater and culture across Santa Cruz County.
Readers discuss Congressman Jimmy Panetta’s record on war funding and call attention to a beloved Santa Cruz chamber music series, “Munching with Mozart.”
Dining alone may feel awkward at first, but it can also be a powerful act of independence—an opportunity to slow down, savor a meal and enjoy your own company.
In Free Will Astrology, Rob Brezsny blends mythology, philosophy and gentle humor to deliver weekly horoscopes that offer insight, perspective and a surprising measure of wisdom for all twelve zodiac signs.
Editor Brad Kava highlights a wave of inventive performances across Santa Cruz—from immersive chamber music and opera experiments to Hitchcock-inspired filmmaking and psychedelic therapy exploration.
PANETTA STATEMENT ON IRAN: For the eighth time in his presidency, Donald Trump attacked a country without informing or getting buy-in from the American people.
Mental health professionals in Santa Cruz are exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy using substances like psilocybin and ketamine to address depression, trauma and anxiety.
Lol Tolhurst, of the Cure and David J of Bauhaus and Love & Rockets, mix it up with our Santa Cruz band, Trestles and singer/songwriter Swan Porter. You won’t find something like this anywhere else.
ARIES March 21-April 19
In woodworking, “spalting” occurs when fungi colonize wood, creating dark lines and patterns that make the wood more valuable, not less....
Readers weigh in on the city’s support for unhoused residents, while a local nonprofit invites the community to learn hands-on farming skills this spring.
