Savor every drop. Despite forecasts for rain, California remains in a state of drought emergency. Officials weigh on the steps being made...
On Feb. 26, 2013, Sgt. Loran ‘Butch’ Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler lost their lives in the line of duty. One year...
Muralist Taylor Reinhold’s dynamic push for public art gains speed
How gonzo journalist Rak Razam met his maker in the Peruvian Amazon—and lived to tell about it In the summer of 2006,...
Santa Cruz officials, locals and others weigh in on implementing Automatic License Plate Readers It had been a bright day in September...
Two local wedding photographers prove that love and creativity are a powerful mix
The ability to sort and query through expanding oceans of digital information takes an increasingly central role in the world. How far...
Public officials, members of the marijuana industry, and the community weigh in on the various factors that the county must consider as...
It wasn’t that long ago that Santa Cruz County was hit with a serious mortgage crisis and an eye-opening recession. Now that...
How an Emmy-winning writer and two award-winning music titans managed to unearth a promising musical about second chances and serve it to...
2013 was a great year for local literature. Find out which books made our top 10 must-read list. As 2013 comes to...
Since its recent groundbreaking event, Civinomics’ online users are posting their own civic initiatives for the community to vote on. Where will...
As its 80th anniversary approaches, the esteemed Walnut Avenue Women’s Center turns some of its focus toward families. How the directors hope...
Be bold. Make a positive difference. Start by learning more about four dynamic local nonprofits. A team of resilient individuals assists young...
In a compelling analysis, award-winning writer and author Sasha Abramsky expounds upon the 12 ways the GOP makes it challenging to thrive...
Even though the framers of the U.S. constitution included ‘the pursuit of happiness’ as our inalienable right endowed by Our Creator, only...
Local scientists help the remote atoll of Ulithi restore its marine habitat
Local experts weigh in on zombies, their recent surge in popularity, and the possibility of a zombie apocalypse They’ve risen from the...
The Festival of fire and Light gears up for round two at the Museum of Art & History We found the seven-headed...
An excerpt from ‘Santa Cruz is in the Heart Vol. II’ In the spring when the willows and chickens grew fat again...
One family’s mind-bending journey to survive war is captured in candid email exchanges between a Santa Cruzan and a Syrian woman. A...
Fashion and art merge together in one of the most festive artistic events of the season.
In GT’s Living Legends series, one of the most revered spiritual teachers on the planet opens up about self-inquiry and much more....
From despair to hope. An inside look at the local men whose sea-changing efforts offer prisoners a voice and an opportunity to...
An inside look at the creative adventures of prolific local writer-filmmaker Geoffrey Dunn. Why his three new books and big MAH exhibit...
What does the arrival of the former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security at the helm of the UC mean for higher education...
Man, myth, country music legend Willie Nelson descends upon Santa Cruz. The story you’ve been waiting for.
Good food is an investment in our future. Learn about three local programs that address access, education and opportunity surrounding food.
Featuring: The Penny Rose, the popular local fashion, style and beauty blog. Designs from Blank Verse, Sally Esposito, Legs, Wallflower, Cameron Marks,...
The world-renowned festival returns with a breathtaking new season featuring ‘Henry V’ and ‘Taming of the Shrew’—plus an inviting Fringe Show to...