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The Watsonville Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years

While keeping its virtual option, the festival opens with a return to live events.

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Taylor’s Alley murals restored

WATSONVILLE—Seven murals that line the historic Taylor’s Alley, a pedestrian conduit between Main and Union streets in downtown Watsonville, have been given new life thanks to the efforts of local volunteers. Judy Gittelsohn, owner of nearby Studio Judy G, and …

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Following the Old Ways: Local Storyteller K.M. Rice Defies Convention

By Julie Horner Kellie “K.M.” Rice grew up with books. “I was really fortunate that my parents read to me every night. It was this magical experience snuggled up next to my mom or dad and seeing the pictures and …

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Golden State Podcasts

Travel, food, true crime politics—there’s a show for everyone. Here are some top-rated podcasts that focus on some aspect of California culture.

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Karen Joy Fowler’s Strange Path to Her New Novel ‘Booth’

How the Santa Cruz author got tangled in the story of John Wilkes Booth and his family.

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Watsonville Film Festival celebrates 10th anniversary

WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville Film Festival (WFF) returns March 11-20, with virtual and in-person events to celebrate its 10th anniversary.  Consuelo Alba, executive director of WFF, said it felt “unreal” to be reaching such a milestone. “We are incredibly happy to be …

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Local author pens debut history novel

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—Author Buzz Anderson always dreamed of writing the great American novel. Born in San Jose and then moving with his family to Capitola, Anderson has remained in Santa Cruz County for most of his life, attending local public …

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Watsonville Community Band celebrates 75th anniversary

WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville Community Band kicked off its yearlong 75th Anniversary celebration Wednesday during a break in its regular rehearsal in the band room at Watsonville High School. The date coincided with the very first rehearsal of what was then called …

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Local metalwork artist forges ahead

Pierre Riche’s artistic journey has been anything but dull. Born in New York City in 1966, Riche has lived in nine different U.S. states, moving more than 14 times and exploring various pathways.  He studied at the School Of The …

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Capitola Collectacon is Central Coast’s Biggest Comic Con Yet

The two-day event at Capitola Mall to feature over 50 vendors, special guest appearances and everything ‘Star Wars’

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History of Santa Cruz Music Chronicled in New Documentary Project

Former 'GT' photographer Michèle Benson follows up Catalyst film with broader look at local scene.

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Califunny

Plenty of East Coast comedians make California the butt of their jokes. Here are some locals who’ve earned the right to make fun of this place.

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Felton Music Hall Continues Pandemic Rebound

Thomas Cussins, president of Ineffable Music, wants to thank the community of San Lorenzo Valley for keeping Felton Music Hall’s doors open. As other entertainment venues have struggled—and faltered—during the crush of the pandemic, Felton Music Hall has stood strong.  …

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Local music teachers to perform at Carnegie Hall

WATSONVILLE—A musical duo who also teaches in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District has been selected by an international competition to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City. Amalia Diaz and Camilo Ortiz have been playing together …

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Absolute Surrender: Sarah “Songbird” Fishleder Releases First Album

By Julie Horner Local singer-songwriter Sarah Fishleder weaves a certain gospel, creating a testament to healing through music with her first album, After the Winter, a collection of six songs that chronicle the journey from pain to acceptance and celebrates …

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Meet the Real Rev. Billy C. Wirtz

Comedy blues genius and KPIG DJ returns to Santa Cruz as … himself.

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New tattoo shop breaks through city’s strict restrictions on the art

WATSONVILLE—After spending more than a decade as a tattoo artist in Silicon Valley, Pepe Nunez has returned home.  Classic Calavera Tattoo is set to open soon in a location near the intersection of Freedom Boulevard and Green Valley Road that …

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Rainbow Rose Tattoo and Art Gallery Opens in Boulder Creek

By Julie Horner In Body Art as Visual Language, Enid Schildkrout writes, “Body art is not just the latest fashion. In fact, if the impulse to create art is one of the defining signs of humanity, the body may well …

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Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz Celebrates 20 Years

Since 2002, ‘UCSC’ has met nearly every third Thursday of the month

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Island Dreams: A Solo Journey

Pamela Morgan’s Memoir of Self Discovery By Julie Horner “Once seated in the prop-plane, I realized the wing propellers were my only view outside the window,” writes Pamela Morgan in her new memoir/travelog, Island Dreams: A Solo Journey. “It was …

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