This week’s letters reflect on America’s 250th birthday, Second Harvest Food Bank’s role in nourishing the American Dream, and the debate over renaming Cesar Chavez Middle School.
Good Times editor Brad Kava previews this week’s issue, from the 418 Project’s new director and Fourth of July events to local safety concerns, food, comedy and Street Talk.
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.
This week’s letters include a Santa Cruz reader’s call for local action against data centers and battery storage facilities, plus an invitation to a celebration of life for Nancy Park at the Resource Center for Nonviolence.
This week’s letters and online comments range from World Cup frustration and political outrage to praise for local institutions and debate over beach access.
Brad Kava reflects on American absurdity, Wallace Baine’s provocative new novel, the loss of Oliver Tree, Brett Dennen’s artful show and local community news.
Good Times editor Brad Kava celebrates the unexpected discoveries found in print, from local music and arts stories to Gabrielle Stocker’s remarkable bequest, Cheryl Anderson’s return (above) and a dose of World Cup fever.
This week’s letters include news of the Sri Chinmoy Peace Run coming through Santa Cruz, a remembrance of Nancy Park from the Resource Center for Nonviolence and reader comments on Oingo Boingo, Woody’s at the Watsonville Airport and Dusty Baker.
Santa Cruz Pride and VegFest bring color, community and compassion to the weekend, while local news looks at hospital access, battery safety and wildfire resilience.
This week’s Editor’s Note looks at Dusty Baker’s Santa Cruz connection, a sports story that reaches beyond baseball, plus Pride events, local bands, rail debate, the mayor’s race and Watsonville Hospital news.
This week’s letters address Santa Cruz warming center policies, welcome new MAH director Ginger Shulick Porcella and respond to RTC plans for rail and trail along the Santa Cruz Branch Line.
Brad Kava frames this week’s AI cover story through the legend of John Henry, asking what happens when artists, businesses and communities face machines that can both help and harm.
