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Beached whale draws hundreds
Hundreds of people gathered on Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz Thursday morning after a large fin whale washed ashore.
Witnesses said the whale appeared to be alive before it reached the shore, and that it...
Results Pending
Narrow margins in Watsonville City Council and Pajaro Valley Unified school board races leave candidates and voters waiting as election officials count remaining ballots and verify results.
Beached whale draws hundreds
Hundreds of people gathered on Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz Thursday morning after a large fin whale washed ashore.
Witnesses said the whale appeared to be alive before it reached the shore, and that it...
Results Pending
Narrow margins in Watsonville City Council and Pajaro Valley Unified school board races leave candidates and voters waiting as election officials count remaining ballots and verify results.
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Spanish guitarist Pipo Romero brings his blend of flamenco, Celtic, classical and country influences to Kuumbwa Jazz on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m.
Fête Feats
Hula’s turns 20, Canton celebrates 40 and The Bagelry marks 50. Meanwhile, Mark C. Anderson signs off from Good Times as the new owner of Edible Monterey Bay.
Flavor Notes
At Cork and Fork in Capitola, Cathy Bentley brings together a love of wine, family recipes and live music, with regulars who make the place feel like home.
Fête Feats
Hula’s turns 20, Canton celebrates 40 and The Bagelry marks 50. Meanwhile, Mark C. Anderson signs off from Good Times as the new owner of Edible Monterey Bay.
Flavor Notes
At Cork and Fork in Capitola, Cathy Bentley brings together a love of wine, family recipes and live music, with regulars who make the place feel like home.
She Monster
Five friends awaken inside a sperm whale in Gillian O’Leary’s dark comedy. Director Britney Johnson discusses the Barnstorm production at UCSC.
The Editor’s Desk
Santa Cruz has a wealth of musical talent, but making a living here takes more than applause. Brad Kava reflects on the performers who keep our stages alive and why those tips matter.
The Editor’s Desk
Santa Cruz has a wealth of musical talent, but making a living here takes more than applause. Brad Kava reflects on the performers who keep our stages alive and why those tips matter.



















