Letters to the Editor

Clarinetist Erica Horn performs with Ensemble Monterey.

The Editor’s Desk

March 4, 2026

Editor Brad Kava highlights a wave of inventive performances across Santa Cruz—from immersive chamber music and opera experiments to Hitchcock-inspired filmmaking and psychedelic therapy exploration.

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PANETTA STATEMENT ON IRAN: For the eighth time in his presidency, Donald Trump attacked a country without informing or getting buy-in from the American people.

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Lol Tolhurst, of the Cure and David J of Bauhaus and Love & Rockets, mix it up with our Santa Cruz band, Trestles and singer/songwriter Swan Porter. You won’t find something like this anywhere else.

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Readers weigh in on the city’s support for unhoused residents, while a local nonprofit invites the community to learn hands-on farming skills this spring.

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A DJ named Neumonic is putting Santa Cruz on the beats map. UCSC grad Nick Neumann, who synthesized his DJ name from a variation...

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I recently heard that a PVUSD Board member mentioned that Amesti Elementary School was one of the schools that would be considered to close in her mind. I strongly disagree

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One friend commented recently that she loved Valentine’s Day when she was a kid because teachers made everyone give everyone in the class Valentine’s...

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This week’s letters address housing growth, climate responsibility, and the future of rail and transportation in Santa Cruz County.

Readers weigh in on the UCSC Martin Luther King Jr. convocation, lessons from global “Blue Zone” diets, holding climate polluters financially accountable, and a new candidate entering the Santa Cruz County supervisor race.

Editor’s Desk

Editor Brad Kava reflects on the Santa Cruz work ethic, spotlighting Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz’s journey from teen barista to tech leader, and celebrating Grammy wins by John Leopold and Remy Le Boeuf.

The Editor’s Desk

Editor Brad Kava reflects on food, health, local culture, and why Santa Cruz remains a rare place where community, music, and good eating still matter.