Santa Cruz County Bulletin Board

Two Flyers at the Recent Protest Against the Gaza Genocide and the S.C. Anti-Homeless Raid

At recent protests as part of what some of us call the Vigil against Two Wars (the Gaza Genocide and the S.C. War Against the Poor), I distributed two flyers--mostly concerned with the City's ongo...

Monday 7/22: Protest the US Supreme Court Ruling Making it a Crime to be Homeless

525 Water Street, Santa Cruz

Winging It: Improve’s Power & Peril in the Time of Trump

“Winging It: Improve’s Power & Peril in the Time of Trump”   “Be Bold America!” Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 5:00pm (PT) In the new century, we’re all winging it now. - Stephen Nachmanovitch, The new ...

What A Week! July 20, 2024 “BAD MOON RISING” Edition!

You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this July 13, 2024 “BAD MOON RISING” edition of WHAT A WEEK!

Weekly Review July 21 – 27

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, July 20 at 11:00 am. Meeting status changes will be updated as they are announced throughout the week, here on the Santa ...

Otter 841 Returns!

From CBS Morning: Otter 841 terrorized surfers in Santa Cruz, California last year, biting and hijacking boards. Multiple operations to Read More

Saturday 9/7: AMERICAN DREAMS - A New Musical by SF Mime Troupe

London Nelson Community Center

FirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – The Pink Toothbrush

The late Olga Cossi shares the story of the pink toothbrush. Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.

Magic Words to Ease a Strained Friendship

By Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson, June 27 Need to strengthen an adult friendship? This might help.This powerful phrase is a great place to start — but you have to [...]

Sustainability Now! July 21st:

Cull of the Wild: Killing in the Name of Conservation with Hugh Warwick Do you remember the Northern Spotted Owl, icon of the old-growth Redwood Wars of the 1990s?  Well, the Northern Spotted Owl ...

FirstPersonSingular: Steve Pleich – Ageism

Steve Pleich Talks About Ageism. Photo courtesy of Ron Lach.

I Ride My Bicycle to Ride My Bicycle

Bicycling is a reflection of simplicity, sufficiency, equanimity and completeness. When I ride my bicycle, I am at peace with the Universe, at one with the Natural World. I hear birds and the bree...

Labor Union Sues UC for Awarding Contract to Company that Covered Up Worker's Death

Labor Union Sues University of California for Awarding $120,000,000 Contract to Company that Covered Up Worker's Death

Wednesday 7/24: Understanding Gaza - 1948: Creation & Catastrophe

SEIU 521 Union Hall, 517 Mission St, Santa Cruz

Monday 8/5: Vigil for Peace at Panetta's Office

Santa Cruz County building, 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz

Tuesday 7/16: Protest Jimmy Panetta for enabling Genocide

Seymour Marine Center, 100 McAllister, Santa Cruz

ExploringMontereyBay: Felicia Van Stolk – Cotoni-Coast Dairies

Learn about the Cotoni-Coast Dairies - National Monument. Host Mathilde Rand is in conversation with Felicia Van Stolk of the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Contact Information: phone: 831-...

Scenic Santa Cruz Strolls

Thanks to an enviable setting between redwood-filled mountains and the wondrous Monterey Bay, one of the most rewarding activities in Santa Cruz County is simply strolling its scenic landscape.

Nuevo mural: la diosa azteca Chalchiuhtlicue encarna la fuerza vital y el poder de los ríos

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New Mural: Aztec Goddess Chalchiuhtlicue Embodies Life Force and Power of Rivers

The post New Mural: Aztec Goddess Chalchiuhtlicue Embodies Life Force and Power of Rivers appeared first on Coastal Watershed Council.

Saturday 7/27: E-Sim Disco Fundraiser

Barrios Unidos (back entrance), 1823 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz

Friday 8/2: Midsummer's Eve Celebration

Clocktower, Pacific Ave and Water St, Santa Cruz

FirstPersonSingular: Jeri Bodemar – Wild Violets

Jeri Bodemar offers a reflection on wild violets. Photo courtesy of Tom Fisk.

James Perry shares the many realms of the Monterey County Historical Society

James Perry has a M.A. in Museum Studies with an emphasis on Collections Management & Public History. He has served as Curator of Collections & Exhibits for the Valdez Museum & Historical Archive...

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Artistic Director Charles Pasternak shares an inside look at SCS’ biggest season yet

Charles Pasternak took on the role of Artistic Director for Shakespeare Santa Cruz in 2023. Before that he served as Artistic Director of The Porters of Hellsgate Theatre Company in Los Angeles f...

Bettering the World through Dreamwork with Christian Gerike

Can doing your personal dreamwork really improve the world? Our guest this week, Christian Gerike, believes that the more people pay attention to their dreams, the better they will be, and thus th...

THE TOWER OF SONG PRESENTS “ROMANTIC TOTAL REVOLUTION: THE DEMOCRACY OF SOUL & THE GODDESS OF LIBERTY”

Tune in at 12 a.m., Monday, July 15th, and hear the Gypsy Scholar present the third installment of the Orphic Essay-with-Soundtrack series, “Romantic Total Revolution: The Democracy Of Soul & The ...

What the Flying Fork is Going On???

In this episode, Ami Chen Mills is joined by spiritual-political commentator Alvin Dawkins (in Austin, TX) and tireless advocate for the unhoused, Joy Schendledecker, to discuss the recent Preside...

July 10 – 16, 20124

Highlights this week: Bratton... senior and/or disabled? RTC needs you!... Greensite... Greensite on Housing and Students... Steinbruner... housing, fire districts, and grand jury reports ... Haye...

What A Week! July 13, 2024 “PLEISTOCENE PARK” Edition!

You can’t be well informed unless you are informed well! Join hosts Erik Nelson and Tony Russomanno as they unpack the week that was, on this July 13, 2024 “PLEISTOCENE PARK” edition of WHAT A WEEK!

Weekly Review July 14 – 20

This Weekly Review features public meetings as of the time of publication, July 13 at 11:00 am. Meeting status changes will be updated as they are announced throughout the week, here on the Santa ...

Malcolm Harris, Author of “Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism and the World”

COMING ATTRACTION - Tune in Monday, 7/15/24, at 6PM for Moment of Truth with Ami Chen Mills, with guest host, Meilin Obinata, for a view of Silicon Valley innovation and its global influence over ...

Stuff the Bus 2024

Stuff the Bus School Supply Donation Drive: July 1- August 2 When a student walks into the classroom with the school supplies they need, they can focus on what really [...]

8/02 First Friday After Hours | Fire

Get to know Santa Cruz’sWILD SIDEat the Museum of Natural History. Nerd out on your night out during monthly after hours events, featuring rotating themes, vendors, and activities. Free admission ...

FirstPersonSingular: Alan Ritch – Montana Wildfire

Alan Ritch remembers the worst Montana wildfire.

Hidden Fortress Opens Cafe at Cruzioworks

Hidden Fortress Coffee, known by many as the coffee vendor at Santa Cruz Community Farmers Markets since 2013, has just opened their first downtown Santa Cruz location. The new spot is inside the ...

07/27 Paleontology Expedition: The Fossils of the Santa Cruz Mountains

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to participate in a hands-on paleontological scientific research expedition! Guided by paleontologist Wayne Thompson, travel back in time to experience th...

FirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – The Stork

Laurie Corn remembers her sister. Photo courtesy of Soumadeep Sas.

Monday 7/15: End Mayor Keeley's Campaign Against the Homeless

Ginza parking lot next to the mayor's mansion

Friday 7/19: Protest Panetta and Keeley

Bookshop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz