December 3, 2025

Tons of Toxics at Moss Landing

Researchers monitoring effects on wildlife Staff report Editor’s note: This story came in part from a report by San Jose State University Professor of Marine Geology Ivano Aiello for the website The Conversation The Jan. 16...
A high bluff overlooks Seacliff State Beach with waves rolling onto the sand and the remains of the S.S. Palo Alto visible offshore on a clear, sunny day.
December 3, 2025

Fortifying the ‘Blue Wall’

In the past, visitors at Seacliff State Beach could gaze upon the S.S. Palo Alto, the famed concrete ship at the end of the equally famous wharf. Relentless waves and occasional storms over time have...
December 3, 2025

Tons of Toxics at Moss Landing

Researchers monitoring effects on wildlife Staff report Editor’s note: This story came in part from a report by San Jose State University Professor of Marine Geology Ivano Aiello for the website The Conversation The Jan. 16...
A high bluff overlooks Seacliff State Beach with waves rolling onto the sand and the remains of the S.S. Palo Alto visible offshore on a clear, sunny day.
December 3, 2025

Fortifying the ‘Blue Wall’

In the past, visitors at Seacliff State Beach could gaze upon the S.S. Palo Alto, the famed concrete ship at the end of the equally famous wharf. Relentless waves and occasional storms over time have...
Four men stand shoulder to shoulder in bright desert clothing and white headwraps, smiling warmly in the sun against a textured tan wall.
December 3, 2025

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar makes socially and politically charged music. His band’s performances are superb, combining African rhythms with heavy, psychedelic rock textures. At Felton Music Hall, Thursday.
A plate of freshly cooked Dungeness crab served with melted butter sits beside bowls of clam chowder and a green salad, with toasted garlic bread in a basket on a wooden table.
December 3, 2025

Ocean’s Bounty

At Moss Landing's Sea Harvest, the cioppino shines, also grilled fish Caesar salad, shrimp Louie, steak-cut calamari strips and inflation-proof $2 brownie.
A warmly lit Spanish-style courtyard with a central tiered fountain stands before the ornate arched entrance to Branciforte Plaza, featuring yellow stucco walls, balconies, and decorative columns at dusk.
December 3, 2025

‘Here’ Is Now

Aki Fresh Mex has earned a loyal following thanks to hyper fresh chile verde tamales, molcajetes, vampiro tacos, moles and stuffed squash blossoms.
A plate of freshly cooked Dungeness crab served with melted butter sits beside bowls of clam chowder and a green salad, with toasted garlic bread in a basket on a wooden table.
December 3, 2025

Ocean’s Bounty

At Moss Landing's Sea Harvest, the cioppino shines, also grilled fish Caesar salad, shrimp Louie, steak-cut calamari strips and inflation-proof $2 brownie.
A warmly lit Spanish-style courtyard with a central tiered fountain stands before the ornate arched entrance to Branciforte Plaza, featuring yellow stucco walls, balconies, and decorative columns at dusk.
December 3, 2025

‘Here’ Is Now

Aki Fresh Mex has earned a loyal following thanks to hyper fresh chile verde tamales, molcajetes, vampiro tacos, moles and stuffed squash blossoms.
submit an event
December 2, 2025

Crimson Legacy

Stick Men bring their intense blend of Chapman Stick, guitar, and drums to UCSC, performing new music and King Crimson classics. UCSC Music Center Recital Hall, Dec. 9 at 8pm
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter
December 3, 2025

Letters

I am reaching out on behalf of a coalition of local veterans and their families to bring immediate attention to a crisis...
The Catalyst nightclub in downtown Santa Cruz illuminated at dusk.
December 3, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

For years, Santa Cruz was protective of its downtown charm, restricting the height of construction and keeping the city more like Carmel than Mountain View or San Jose.
submit an event
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter
December 3, 2025

Letters

I am reaching out on behalf of a coalition of local veterans and their families to bring immediate attention to a crisis...
The Catalyst nightclub in downtown Santa Cruz illuminated at dusk.
December 3, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

For years, Santa Cruz was protective of its downtown charm, restricting the height of construction and keeping the city more like Carmel than Mountain View or San Jose.
best of santa cruz county 2025
spot_img
spot_img
spot_img
spot_img
“Good “Good
spot_img