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New Fireproofing Rules
California is moving closer to new Zone Zero wildfire rules for the first five feet around homes. The Board of Forestry has approved a final draft, now under state review. Here’s what Santa Cruz County homeowners should know.
Dragonfly Year
Santa Cruz County is seeing unusually dense gatherings of dragonflies this summer, bringing flashes of color—and formidable natural mosquito control—to local rivers, lagoons and gardens.
New Fireproofing Rules
California is moving closer to new Zone Zero wildfire rules for the first five feet around homes. The Board of Forestry has approved a final draft, now under state review. Here’s what Santa Cruz County homeowners should know.
Dragonfly Year
Santa Cruz County is seeing unusually dense gatherings of dragonflies this summer, bringing flashes of color—and formidable natural mosquito control—to local rivers, lagoons and gardens.
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Argentine multi-instrumentalist Facundo Salgado brings his Rumbo Tumba project to the Rio Theatre at 8pm Saturday, Sept. 12, layering handcrafted South American instruments into his signature “organic loops.” Photo: Mattias Baruta.
Pasta Twist
Goodles agrees to be acquired by pasta giant Barilla while keeping its Santa Cruz headquarters and team; Mark C. Anderson also checks in on winery rules, psychedelic therapy and upcoming food events.
Mangia Marriage
La Placa Italian Cuisine brings Bedda Mia and La Placa Family Bakery together in Scotts Valley, pairing Sicilian dishes with pastries, gelato, espresso and family tradition.
Pasta Twist
Goodles agrees to be acquired by pasta giant Barilla while keeping its Santa Cruz headquarters and team; Mark C. Anderson also checks in on winery rules, psychedelic therapy and upcoming food events.
Mangia Marriage
La Placa Italian Cuisine brings Bedda Mia and La Placa Family Bakery together in Scotts Valley, pairing Sicilian dishes with pastries, gelato, espresso and family tradition.
Kicking Good Time
Santa Cruz band Kentucky Mule mixes country, Americana, bluegrass and roots with a punk-bred energy as it prepares for shows in Monterey and at the Crepe Place.
The Editor’s Desk
Brad Kava marks 25 years of Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections and celebrates more Santa Cruz success stories, from Goodles and Kentucky Mule to artist Shaun Logan.
The Editor’s Desk
Brad Kava marks 25 years of Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections and celebrates more Santa Cruz success stories, from Goodles and Kentucky Mule to artist Shaun Logan.




















