→ View All
Chris Krohnâs Republican Nation Convention Coverage Part 2 â Talk of the Bay
How has the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trumpâs life affected delegates at this convention? Chris Krohn and Isabel OâMalley-Krohn confront several Republican delegates to ta...
Women On Waves
Listed under: Education Community Service & Support Sports
From Santa Cruz Sentinel...
Nature Center Mural Design Public Comment Opens
Public comment is being solicited on mural designs for the Ramsay Park Nature Center in Watsonville.
From Lookout Local...
Aptos Hosts 63rd "World's Shortest Parade"
Originally held in 1961 to celebrate the defeat of a planned cement plant in Aptos, the parade was moved to July 4 and this year featured a marching band, politicians and sports teams and ... Darth Vader?
Santa Cruz Shakespeare's 11th Season Approaching
Season 11 will be the biggest yet, with two plays by William Shakespeare and two by other authors.
Watsonville Drafting Public Art Master Plan
Watsonville is seeking proposals from qualified consultants by June 14 as it begins drafting its first Public Art Master Plan.
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History Executive Director to Depart
The board of the Museum of Art and History is beginning the search for a new executive director as current director Robb Woulfe announced his departure.
Capitola Wharf to Reopen in August
While it might be reopening in August, Capitola is still in the process of developing a long-term vision for the iconic wharf.
Lookout Santa Cruz Wins Pulitzer Prize
Lookout Santa Cruz has won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting for their coverage of the January 2023 floods.
From CalMatters...
How Congress Is Letting Die an Internet Connectivity Lifeline for Millions
More than half of the U.S. House supports a bill to extend the funds, but it canât get out of committee.
Comic Con at Capitola Mall on 4/20
The Capitola Mall will host the Surf City Comic Con at the former Sears location on Saturday, April 20.
From Los Angeles Times...
Opinion: I've Covered California's Homeless Since Before the Word Was Used. This Is What I Learned
I thought my journalism and othersâ could change policy, perhaps even inspire a New Deal-style response equal to the challenge. Such was my naivetĂ©.
From Times Publishing Group...
Sowing Seeds: Filipino American Stories from the Pajaro Valley
A new exhibit opening April 12 at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History tells the story of Filipino migration and labor in Watsonville and the greater Pajaro Valley from the 1930s to the present.
From SF Gate...
Photographers Capture Spectacular Streaking Lights of Southern California
It quickly became clear that Elon Muskâs SpaceX was responsible for the show. The lights were a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 22 new Starlink satellites into orbit. The rocket blasted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 7:30 p.m., and itâs trail was visible from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park.
Santa Cruz County Fair Theme Announced
In a celebration of the old and the new the theme of the upcoming Santa Cruz County Fair September 11-14 will be "Pioneer Days and Modern Ways."
Photos: The Day the Presses Stopped Running | a Farewell to the Los Angeles Times Olympic Plant
The March 11 edition of the Los Angeles Times print edition will be its last at the Los Angeles Times Olympic printing plant in Los Angeles.
From Moonshine Ink...
The One Thing Reporters and Members Must Fight For
Journalism and democracy are undeniably intertwined. As the late media critic James Carey put it, âNo journalism, no democracy; but, equally, no democracy, no journalism.â
From San Joaquin Valley Sun...
UC Merced to Feature on âThe College Tourâ Show
UC Merced will be highlighted on an Amazon Prime show that showcases universities around the world.
Jim Phillips Documentary to be Screened at Santa Barbara Film Festival
"Art and Life: The Story of Jim Phillips," directed by John Edward Makens, tells the story of Jim Phillips, a graphic artist who has left his imprint throughout Santa Cruz and beyond.
From Daily Democrat...
Despite Disbanding in 1995, Grateful Dead Make Billboard History
The Grateful Dead have broken the record for the most Top 40 albums to chart on the Billboard 200.
Was L.A.âs Ellen Beach Yaw the Proto-Taylor Swift?
She toured the world wowing audiences, and she captured the publicâs imagination for decades. No, not Taylor Swift; Ellen Beach Yaw, also known as Lark Ellen.
James Dean Made His Last Stop at This Lonely Gas Station
James Deanâs last stop before he died in a car crash was at Blackwellâs Corner, a gas station in rural Kern County. His memory isnât the draw it once was.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Takes Final Position as Star of New Museum
A shrink-wrapped Endeavour was hoisted and then carefully placed in its final location at the still-under-construction Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
From EdSource...
Gov. Newsomâs Budget Proposal Calls for Expanding Arts Ed Pathway
The proposal aims to help working artists become arts teachers in elementary schools.
Collapse of Californiaâs News Industry Is So Severe Itâll Require Taxpayer Support to Rebuild
A combination of tax credits, revenue sharing and coupons could bring stability, writes Steven Waldman, president of Rebuild Local News.
From City on a Hill...
UCSC Faculty Hoping for New Online Creative Technologies Major
UC Santa Cruz will provide a âfirst of its kindâ bachelor of arts in Creative Technologies beginning in fall 2024.
From SFGate...
Pasadena Named Travel Destination for 2024 by NY Times
Pasadena is the only California city named a travel destination for 2024 by The New York Times. This comes despite the Los Angeles-area city being just the 45th-largest city in the state.
Audacy Bankruptcy Could Impact Six Bay Area Radio Stations
Philadelphia-based Audacy, which has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $1.9 billion in debts, owns six radio stations in the Bay Area. These include 95.7 The Game, KCBS and 102.1 Jams.
Local Author Explores Childhood Guilt, Forgiveness in New Novel âPoor Deerâ
Although childhood is often considered the most innocent time in a person's life, not all memories are rosy.
American Graffiti is Back: Cruising Now Legal Again in California, But So Are Speed Cameras
Under new state laws, five cities will test cameras to catch speeding drivers and cruising bans will be lifted statewide. The first is supposed to improve road safety, but critics of the second say it will endanger the public.
California Presses Universities to Return Thousands of Native American Remains and Artifacts to Local Tribes
State audits of the University of California and the California State University found both systems have failed to comply with decades-old state and federal laws mandating the return of Native ancestral remains and cultural artifacts. Only UCLA and Cal State Long Beach have returned a majority of their collections.
A New Christmas Song Comes Courtesy of Aptos Church
Those looking for holiday cheer can push play on âGood News Great Joyâ from Twin Lakes Church. The tune can be heard on Spotify, iTunes and other streaming sites.
Graphic Novel by Reverberations Books Depicts Plight of Puma
A new graphic novel by Santa Cruzâs Reverberations Books, âTales of the Urban Wild: A Pumaâs Journey,â depicts the life cycle of pumas, the challenges they face and what people can do to help.
Santa Cruz Couple Writes Book on Life Story, Miracles Experienced
For the past 48 years, Barry and Joyce Vissell have been devoted to helping other people through their nonprofit, The Shared Heart Foundation.
You are subscribed!
Look for our confirmation message in your email inbox.
And look for our newsletter every Monday morning. See you then!
You're already subscribed
It looks like you're already subscribed to the newsletter. Not seeing it in the email inbox of the address you submitted? Be sure to check your spam folder or promotions folder (Gmail) in case your email provider diverted it there.
There was a problem with the submitted email address.
We can't subscribe you with the submitted email address. Please try another.