Columns

The Editor’s Desk

Santa Cruz’s music scene is overflowing with talent—from rising acts like the Coffis Brothers to boundary-pushing bands lighting up Moe’s Alley.

Letters

Community voices remembering Bill Raney, and speaking out on elections, politics, and Santa Cruz life in Letters to the Editor.

Make Your Skin Glow

Our skin is our largest organ. Our exoderm is an echo of our lifestyle choices, as all sun worshipers and sleep skippers eventually come...

Free Will Astrology

Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology offers poetic cosmic guidance for Aries, Taurus, Gemini and all zodiac signs, blending philosophy, humor and reflection for the week ahead.

The Editor’s Desk

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.

Letters

Readers discuss Congressman Jimmy Panetta’s record on war funding and call attention to a beloved Santa Cruz chamber music series, “Munching with Mozart.”

The Art of Eating Alone

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.

Free Will Astrology

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.

The Editor’s Desk

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.

Letters

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.

Mindful Psychedelics

Mental health professionals in Santa Cruz are exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy using substances like psilocybin and ketamine to address depression, trauma and anxiety.

The Editor’s Desk

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.
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