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February 24, 2025

Author Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston Celebration of Life Announced

Santa Cruz literary icon Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston died in December 2025 at the age of 90. Her life will be celebrated on March 1.
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July 4, 2023

Person on the Street

With a decision imminent in the renaming of Cabrillo College, Good Times asked some downtown denizens and visitors which of the proposed names is...
June 18, 2021

Father, Son Leaders in Fire, Police Departments

Watsonville Fire Chief Rudy Lopez and his son, Watsonville Police Sgt. Rudy Lopez Jr. say they love working in the town in which they grew up.
June 11, 2021

Former Tech Engineer Launches New Food Venture, Mala’s Spices

A search for a new career brought Bapcha Murty back to his childhood.
June 4, 2021

Zinnia’s opening second location at Scotts Valley Hangar project

Home by Zinnia’s is the latest addition to The Hangar at Skypark
April 28, 2021

UCSC Luminary, Institute of Marine Sciences Founder William Doyle Dies

Doyle was a founding faculty member when UCSC opened in 1965
March 16, 2021

Carl Gooding’s Quest to Shape A Sustainable, Inclusive Surfing World

Gooding brings a waste-not maker’s ethos to his Dawn Patrol Surfboards
March 2, 2021

Remembering Santa Cruzan John Tuck, Larger Than Life

Tuck was dedicated to making sure children were in safe homes for the county
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January 12, 2021

Singer-Songwriter Katie Ekin Returns to Santa Cruz and to Making Music

Writing process helped her work through emotions around a move and breakup
January 12, 2021

Colectivo Felix Partners with Great Plates to Bring Seniors Delicious Meals

Plus, Pizzeria Avanti asks for community support amid pandemic
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December 29, 2020

Claire Braz-Valentine Honored for Work with Writers in California Prisons

Braz-Valentine helped prisoners find their literary voices
December 28, 2020

Miches and Ceviches Grows From Humble, Online Beginnings

Food trailer serves Mexican seafood dishes and unique michelada mix
December 10, 2020

Owners of La Perla in Watsonville Living Their ‘American Dream’

Couple launched La Perla to highlight their love of their native cuisine
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