This week’s letters highlight the passing of a beloved local artist, debate over national policy, and a community effort supporting immigrants in Santa Cruz County.

From indulgent sensory pleasures to inner calm and bold new exploration, this week’s horoscope offers guidance for every sign as you navigate change, growth, and everyday magic.

The biggest obstacles to better health aren’t always physical—they’re the quiet stories we tell ourselves. From “I don’t have time” to “I’ll start later,” these seven common mindsets can keep you stuck. Here’s how to move past them and begin where you are.

ARIES March 21-April 19 Aries poet Maya Angelou proclaimed, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” In that spirit, Aries,...

From the stark realities of who gets funded—and who gets left behind—to the local women working to rewrite those odds, this week’s issue explores both inequality and ingenuity. We spotlight community voices, from classical music discoveries and intimate local performances to a powerful report on Iranian students navigating life during wartime. And in a rare Santa Cruz appearance, actor-turned-author Andrew McCarthy brings his deeply personal journey into friendship to the Rio Theatre, proving that even the most familiar faces are still searching for connection.

From No Kings Day rallies to local candidates and reader responses, this week’s letters reflect a community engaged in democracy and debate.

Billions are spent on supplements each year—but many may offer more promise than proof. Here’s what to question before you buy.

ARIES March 21-April 19 In 1960, Aries primatologist Jane Goodall arrived in Tanzania to study the social and family lives of chimpanzees. Her intention was...

Santa Cruz’s music scene is overflowing with talent—from rising acts like the Coffis Brothers to Dave Alvin's boundary pushing The Third Mind lighting up Moe’s Alley on Thursday night.

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

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

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.