Good Times | Santa Cruz California's Leading Free Weekly

The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury says the ParkMobile system at the County Governmental Center creates barriers to public access and raises privacy concerns.

Nuñez Unseats Incumbent

July 7, 2026

Tony Nuñez won the 4th District Santa Cruz County supervisor seat outright, defeating incumbent Felipe Hernandez and avoiding a November runoff.

Parking Problems

July 7, 2026

The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury says the ParkMobile system at the County Governmental Center creates barriers to public access and raises privacy concerns.

Anna Moss posing in a green outfit surrounded by plants Title

Things to do in Santa Cruz

July 8, 2026

Ozarks singer and multi-instrumentalist Anna Moss brings her soulful blend of jazz, Southern R&B, guitar, woodwinds and horns to Moe’s Alley, Thursday July 9.

Fried ravioli served with red sauce at The Hotel Bar in downtown Santa Cruz

Down for Ups

July 8, 2026

The Hotel Bar debuts its food menu in downtown Santa Cruz, while Inoa Poke brings Hawaiian-style bowls and a local film series explores plant-based eating.

Brian Grebow of Elite Meal Service holding a plate of Gochujang chicken

Dining In

July 7, 2026

Elite Meal Service brings restaurant-inspired, chef-prepared meals to Santa Cruz County homes, with local sourcing, custom menus and global flavors.

Down for Ups

July 8, 2026

The Hotel Bar debuts its food menu in downtown Santa Cruz, while Inoa Poke brings Hawaiian-style bowls and a local film series explores plant-based eating.

Dining In

July 7, 2026

Elite Meal Service brings restaurant-inspired, chef-prepared meals to Santa Cruz County homes, with local sourcing, custom menus and global flavors.

Santa Cruz musician and animal activist Jesse Williams

Hardcore Hero

July 8, 2026

Santa Cruz musician and animal activist Jesse Williams brings hardcore energy, community spirit and cat-saving compassion to Purrrrrrfest.

Letters

July 8, 2026

Readers weigh in on a revived Westside restaurant favorite, the new director of the 418 Project, Santa Cruz Guitar’s 50th anniversary and Rio del Mar public access.

Older surfer carrying a surfboard at the beach

The Editor’s Desk

July 8, 2026

Santa Cruz County is aging fast, while young people and families struggle to stay. What can be done to keep Santa Cruz weird, vibrant and young?

Letters

July 8, 2026

Readers weigh in on a revived Westside restaurant favorite, the new director of the 418 Project, Santa Cruz Guitar’s 50th anniversary and Rio del Mar public access.