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Don’t Be Blindsided
After two young women drowned at Panther Beach, Richard Stockton examines the danger of sneaker waves, rising tides and the Keyhole, with safety advice from CAL FIRE’s Michael Horn.
Rejoice, Rejoice
The Medicine Buddha Festival returns to Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel with Tibetan music, monks chanting, Mongolian performances, a thangka procession, free lunch, family activities and a full community celebration.
Don’t Be Blindsided
After two young women drowned at Panther Beach, Richard Stockton examines the danger of sneaker waves, rising tides and the Keyhole, with safety advice from CAL FIRE’s Michael Horn.
Rejoice, Rejoice
The Medicine Buddha Festival returns to Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel with Tibetan music, monks chanting, Mongolian performances, a thangka procession, free lunch, family activities and a full community celebration.
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Sweet Sally brings joyful bluegrass harmonies and serious instrumental skill to Woodhouse Blending and Brewing on Sunday, with a young trio already drawing attention from the California bluegrass circuit and beyond.
What it Takes
Village Foods debuts a new East Cliff Drive micro grocery and eatery with prepared meals, grab-and-go options and local goods, while Seabright and Harbor businesses look for creative ways to stay connected during the Murray Street Bridge closure.
Hola Puerto Rico
Luna’s Borikén Bites brings Puerto Rican flavor to Abbott Square with empanadillas, chicharrón de pollo, jibarito sliders, slow-roasted pork, traditional desserts and owner Ali Luna’s blend of food, music and cultural heritage.
What it Takes
Village Foods debuts a new East Cliff Drive micro grocery and eatery with prepared meals, grab-and-go options and local goods, while Seabright and Harbor businesses look for creative ways to stay connected during the Murray Street Bridge closure.
Hola Puerto Rico
Luna’s Borikén Bites brings Puerto Rican flavor to Abbott Square with empanadillas, chicharrón de pollo, jibarito sliders, slow-roasted pork, traditional desserts and owner Ali Luna’s blend of food, music and cultural heritage.
Death and Saxes
Santa Cruz jazz quartet Death and Saxes brings its straight-ahead sound to a free outdoor show at The Crepe Place, with founder John Bouwsma drawing from Kuumbwa roots, New Orleans experience and classic jazz influences.
The Editor’s Desk
Brad Kava previews Good Times’ Health and Fitness issue, from Elizabeth Borelli’s nutrition reporting and local farmers’ markets to a serious Panther Beach warning and the return of Land of Medicine Buddha’s annual celebration.
The Editor’s Desk
Brad Kava previews Good Times’ Health and Fitness issue, from Elizabeth Borelli’s nutrition reporting and local farmers’ markets to a serious Panther Beach warning and the return of Land of Medicine Buddha’s annual celebration.





















