Readers weigh in on the Anton Solana development, wetlands protection, Jaron Lanier’s AI comments and housing infrastructure, plus Dominican Hospital’s free diaper program.
Brad Kava celebrates a Santa Cruz week overflowing with film, comedy, monsters, live music and community gatherings—and the happy challenge of choosing what to see.
Readers weigh in on Sonivore’s vision for a Santa Cruz listening lounge, psychedelic intention, local history and a request for a pronoun correction.
Brad Kava celebrates the Santa Cruz Symphony’s adventurous new season, from unexpected collaborations to Jaron Lanier’s music and the debate over AI art.
Filling in for Brad Kava, DNA welcomes October’s creative bounty, from Open Studios to Porchfest, and invites readers to find connection through local art and music.
Readers question addiction terminology, celebrate Janus CEO Amber Williams and share a fatal DUI case update. Christina Waters responds to criticism of her music review.
From sumo wrestling and Duck Island Festival to Capitola Beach Festival, Fiesta en la Playa and Laurie Anderson, Brad Kava surveys an unusually packed Santa Cruz weekend.
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.
Brad Kava considers the strange durability of poetry and influencers, Santa Cruz’s celebrated cannabis, new airport grants and a Lost Boys fan-art exhibition.
