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Who Got Out to Vote?
Santa Cruz County voters over 55 turned out at more than twice the rate of voters ages 18–34, raising questions about political power, representation and how to bring younger residents to the polls.
Seedlings of Inspiration
Thousands gathered at the UCSC Quarry to remember Santa Cruz musician Oliver Tree with stories, jokes, videos and music celebrating his wildly inventive life.
Who Got Out to Vote?
Santa Cruz County voters over 55 turned out at more than twice the rate of voters ages 18–34, raising questions about political power, representation and how to bring younger residents to the polls.
Seedlings of Inspiration
Thousands gathered at the UCSC Quarry to remember Santa Cruz musician Oliver Tree with stories, jokes, videos and music celebrating his wildly inventive life.
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Honus Honus brings Man Man’s gloriously skewed blend of experimental rock, cabaret, music hall and country-folk to the Catalyst, Friday August 7
Secret Identities
Hidden inside Grady’s Market, Casa Birria serves quesabirria, fish tacos, burgers, asada fries and playful birria creations at neighborhood-friendly prices.
Peak Dumplings
River Café owner Rabgee Kunchok brings the flavors of his Tibetan childhood to Santa Cruz with scratch-made momo dumplings, noodle soup and a welcoming community spirit.
Secret Identities
Hidden inside Grady’s Market, Casa Birria serves quesabirria, fish tacos, burgers, asada fries and playful birria creations at neighborhood-friendly prices.
Peak Dumplings
River Café owner Rabgee Kunchok brings the flavors of his Tibetan childhood to Santa Cruz with scratch-made momo dumplings, noodle soup and a welcoming community spirit.
Sunny is Coming Home
Shawn Colvin looks back on her years in New York’s folk and country scenes, her Grammy-winning breakthrough and the realities of life as a touring musician. She plays The Rio August 8.
The Editor’s Desk
Brad Kava reflects on the Grateful Dead’s thriving Santa Cruz legacy, a revealing look at who votes locally and why younger voices need more political power.
The Editor’s Desk
Brad Kava reflects on the Grateful Dead’s thriving Santa Cruz legacy, a revealing look at who votes locally and why younger voices need more political power.





















