The historic Santa Cruz legacy and mana of Hawaiian-born Antoinette Swan
How Eliquate became the biggest rapper on the Santa Cruz scene, lost it all, and found himself again
Carmen Perez, national co-chair of the Women’s March on Washington, and Amelia McDonell-Parry, of the podcast ‘Undisclosed,’ speak to GT
With its groundbreaking camera work, small Santa Cruz production studio Impact Creative is having a huge impact on virtual reality technology
Local nonprofit works with women all over the world—and right here in Santa Cruz
Over the last 20 years, the Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz group has revolutionized cycling advocacy
As the Warming Center receives a NEXTies award for Nonprofit of the Year this week, the activist behind it searches for long-term...
The late local fixture was an engineer, inventor, educator, volunteer animal rescuer, and friend to many
Santa Cruz women fought for midwifery rights beginning in the 1970s, paving the way for today’s progress
Why Bookshop Santa Cruz is hosting a marathon reading of ‘1984’ and what Orwell can teach us about Trump’s America
Sarah Gerhardt, the first woman to ever surf Mavericks, on this year’s cancelled contest and the thrill of big waves
A look at the up-and-comers who are changing the local dining scene
After more than six decades of marriage, the legacy of Santa Cruz eco-art pioneers Helen and Newton Harrison is one that neither...
A new model for treating mental health issues has transformed health care locally, but Santa Cruz County residents could lose it all
The organization that’s found sustainable success teaching at-risk teenagers how to grow their own food—and change their lives
Local experts share their top recommendations for taking a holistic approach to health
Santa Cruz is one of hundreds of cities across the globe organizing solidarity marches—in what could be a new era of activism
Kelly van den Berghe has dealt with a lot of unexpected twists as she fights Polycystic Kidney Disease—but nothing like the latest...
Ranking all the songs that have been sung about our city
The weirdest local news from the worst year ever, 2016
The business of cannabis is changing rapidly in a post-Prop. 64 landscape where not all of the rules are entirely clear
The Costumed Accordionist King of Pacific Avenue celebrates his 20th year of street performance
An interview with Wallace Baine on his new book and the importance of indie bookstores
Your Guide to Local Nonprofits In Need of Support
A writer’s search for truth, community and a fast cup of coffee in an unlikely place
One writer’s journey into what makes funny funny, and why laughter is so good for us
Environmental conditions are fueling huge blazes in Santa Cruz County and around the state
Ghost hunters, a book, and even a tour explore paranormal activity of Santa Cruz
A guide to the candidates in the ballot races that will impact Santa Cruz County
By Aaron Carnes, Maria Grusauskas, Anne-Marie Harrison, Steve Palopoli, Jacob Pierce, June Smith, Andrew Steingrube, Lily Stoicheff and Mat Weir