This Week’s Issue
-
1.1KToasting the Year’s End with Takeout Libations and Special Treats
Plus, treats galore for food lovers at Two Birds Books
-
1.3K1With Increasing Need, Food Banks Worry About Food Insecurity
Need for food assistance is rising amid pandemic and economic crisis
-
973Covid-19 Closes Santa Cruz County Businesses; ICUs Ready for Surge
Economic council leader hopes governor knows what he’s doing
-
967Law Enforcement Prioritizing Education With Stay-At-Home Order
How far will law enforcement officials go to enforce stay-at-home order?
-
1.1KFarmworkers Worked Despite Positive Covid-19 Tests for Fear of Job Loss
Study sought to find out why so many farmworkers were testing positive for Covid-19
-
1.1KAllegretto Wines’ Crisp and Full-Bodied White Trio 2018
Allegretto Vineyard Resort offers beautiful wines and outstanding hospitality
-
936Things To Do in Santa Cruz: Dec. 16-22
Toy trains, laughter yoga, the ‘Nutcracker’ ballet, and more things to do in the week ahead
-
1.2KThe Coastal-Casual Ambiance of Pixie Deli in Aptos
Custom-made breakfast burritos and other dishes highlight local ingredients
-
1.2KOpinion: The Legend of Felton’s Bigfoot Discovery Museum
Plus letters to the editor
-
2.4K5The Making of—and Effort to Save—the Bigfoot Discovery Museum
Museum’s future is as unknown as Bigfoot’s exact whereabouts
-
1.2K1Santa Cruz’s Homeless Die Much Younger Than Everyone Else. Why?
Community mourns a leader as annual homeless memorial nears
-
700Rob Brezsny’s Astrology: Dec. 16-22
Free will astrology for the week of Dec. 16
-
1.1KVocalist Christie McCarthy Rereleases Jazz Christmas Album
McCarthy hopes album will help give holiday spirits a boost
-
1.1K1Oswald Chef Damani Thomas Serves Up Sophisticated Comfort Food
Consistently wonderful Oswald team creates expert, innovative dishes
-
1.0KBeauregard Vineyards’ Satisfying and Punchy Pinot Noir 2018
This special wine is fit to serve with your festive holiday dinner
-
925Things To Do in Santa Cruz: Dec. 9-15
A homelessness solutions workshop, jacket and blanket drive, self-care, and more things to check out in the week ahead
-
1.1KZameen Takes Its Mediterranean Fusion Cuisine to Watsonville
Co-owner Ed Watson talks about the restaurant’s origins and unique menu
-
1.1KOpinion: Examining the Scandals Surrounding the Santa Cruz Main Jail
Plus letters to the editor
-
1.7K7What’s Going on With the Santa Cruz County Jail?
One week after Covid-19 outbreak, a look at inmate deaths and other controversies at the county’s main correctional facility
-
794Adaptive Surf League Crowns Local Surfer the 2020 World Champion
Santa Cruz surfer Claudio Morales rode to a clean sweep of the contest
-
955Be Natural Music Makes Students’ Accomplishments High-Profile
Company adapts to offer full band rehearsals online
-
940
Rob Brezsny’s Astrology: Dec. 9-15
Free will astrology for the week of Dec. 9
-
1.1KThe Glorious Takeout Menu from Tapas-Driven Barceloneta
Barceloneta’s signature Ibiza Hippie Salad is a thrilling bounty of flavors
-
972How the Animal Shelter Adapted to Meet Santa Cruz County’s Many Needs
The top five things the Animal Shelter did for the love of Santa Cruz County
-
795Fire Recovery: Will Santa Cruz County Undo its Planning Staff Furlough?
“It's an all-hands-on-deck situation,” plans examiner says
-
1.1KClos LaChance Winery’s Excellent Chardonnay 2018
Clos LaChance Winery makes a lush, bright Chardonnay
-
835Things To Do in Santa Cruz: Dec. 2-8
A virtual film festival, book sales, holiday markets, and more things to check out in the week ahead
-
1.1KHow Pacific Thai Stays at the Forefront of Food Trends
Downtown spot was among first Thai restaurants locally to serve Thai tea with boba
-
9847Opinion: Understanding What We Lost as a Community in the Fire
Plus letters to the editor
-
1.6KMusicians Face Rebuilding, and Creative Reckoning, After Fire
Fire made an already bad situation worse for many in the local music scene
