In the decade between 2013-23, volunteers and nonprofits picked up 439,358 cigarette butts from Santa Cruz County’s beaches and natural areas, accounting for a quarter of all litter found here.
A report raises questions about whether the City of Santa Cruz is properly tracking who lives in “inclusionary units”—those set aside as affordable housing—within the city to make sure preference is given to Santa Cruz residents.
As a child, Casey Long aspired to be a chef and own her own restaurant. She made that a reality in 2021 when she and her two co-founders, Gabe and Trent, opened Chubbs Chicken Sandwiches. After studying psychology at UCSB …
You might look at this page and see a food and drink column, which would be fair, but incomplete.
Powered by Lin-Manuel Miranda’s music and lyrics, In the Heights opened on Broadway in 2008, winning four Tony Awards. Seven years later Miranda won the Pulitzer Prize for Hamilton. The rest is history.
By Sean Rusev
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Creative Coast at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium on Saturday, August 10, 7:00pm.
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An old guy and a young guy are playing golf, teeing off on a dogleg that angles around a grove of tall trees blocking the fairway. The old guy hits a 2 iron safely out in the grass. The young …
Beach access is for everyone, but for some individuals an ocean visit presents extraordinary challenges. Mobility limitations, difficulty with crowds or simply a fear of the unknown can make marine adventures feel out of reach, especially for people with physical …
Santa Cruz County’s economy saw a rebound in the last few years, but an aging workforce and the lack of high-paying jobs might spell trouble for the economy in coming years. These are some of the findings highlighted in the …
Should Joe Biden run for a second term as president?
Better sit down for this one. In a time of discouraging belt-tightening, it’s a joy to be able to share breaking news of enormous generosity.
Ladies and gender-non-conforming people of Santa Cruz, Xylo Aria wants to share the secrets of creating and producing music. For free.
ARIES March 21-April 19
THURSDAY 7/11
How does a director transform a well-known theater piece into a fresh experience? Or apply a concept to a 450-year-old masterpiece that shines new light on world-famous characters?
Much-awaited Dos Pescados (21 Seascape Village, Aptos) met a tidal wave of excitement with overflow Fourth of July crowds during its soft opening last week.
Tim Silva, chef/owner and pizzaiolo of the newly opened Ozzy’s Pizzeria in Watsonville, says his new spot is a passion project that he intends to build into something outstanding. In addition to having been an executive chef and part owner …
