Letters to the Editor

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December 3, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

The thing everyone is talking about right now is the possible closing of the Catalyst nightclub and replacing the whole block... with more high-rise apartment buildings.

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November 26, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

The death of rock music has been greatly exaggerated, according to three books by music critics featured in our cover story.

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November 26, 2025

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These E-bikes are relatively new on the scene and seem to be quite dangerous if not used properly. The other day I was driving on a busy residential 2-lane road...

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November 19, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

In a world where needy people have been demonized by some in power, here’s the alternative: people who genuinely care about others and have set up nonprofits...

.Letters to the Editor

November 19, 2025

n this week’s Letters section, Santa Cruz readers raise concerns about a dangerous high-rise proposal near Paul Sweet Road, celebrate anonymous acts of kindness, warn about expanding surveillance cameras, and champion original local music over cover bands.

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November 12, 2025

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It was very interesting to read Richard Stockton’s article about the challenge bands face by playing their own original music. We certainly wish he had included us...

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November 12, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

My favorite thing is learning about something I see all the time and had no clue about what it really was or the story behind it.

.Letters to the Editor

November 5, 2025

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...a few dozen feet of track in front of the Boardwalk...keeps injuring cyclists. The problem has been known for years. It’s still not fixed.

.Letters to the Editor

November 5, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

I’ve been surprised to see cover bands even here selling out theaters. Bands covering the likes of Journey, ABBA, the Dead and Tom Petty are packing houses.

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October 29, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

This is one of my favorite issues of the year. We asked people to contribute their visions of Santa Cruz’s future and the answers are eye-opening, fun and serious.

.Letters to the Editor

October 29, 2025

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I'm writing to ask and argue for a fix for bike crashes at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk railroad crossing to improve bicyclist safety... Too many people are getting hurt.

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October 22, 2025

The Editor’s Desk

Don’t read our cover story on an empty stomach. It will make you really hungry. Or do, but have a phone or computer handy to make reservations.

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