Farmworkers planting strawberry starters in a Watsonville field

Advocates Warn of Immigration Scam

Legal advocates are warning the public about a multi-state scam targeting the immigrant community, with some victims losing as much as $30,000. According to Claudia Abasto Rivilla, founder and executive director of Salinas-based Latin Advocacy...
Person walking a dog beside railroad tracks along the Santa Cruz rail corridor

RTC Seeks $15 Million

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission voted to seek $15 million in state and federal funding to advance environmental review of a proposed 22-mile passenger rail line.
Farmworkers planting strawberry starters in a Watsonville field

Advocates Warn of Immigration Scam

Legal advocates are warning the public about a multi-state scam targeting the immigrant community, with some victims losing as much as $30,000. According to Claudia Abasto Rivilla, founder and executive director of Salinas-based Latin Advocacy...
Person walking a dog beside railroad tracks along the Santa Cruz rail corridor

RTC Seeks $15 Million

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission voted to seek $15 million in state and federal funding to advance environmental review of a proposed 22-mile passenger rail line.
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Donny Benét wearing sunglasses and holding a bass guitar

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Australian multi-instrumentalist Donny Benét brings his bass-driven “Infinite Desires” tour to the Catalyst, 1101 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, Sunday at 8pm.
Santa Cruz Warrior Jimmy Butler’s bobblehead.

Hunger Gaming

The Santa Cruz Warriors and Second Harvest Food Bank team up to tackle food insecurity while new vegan dining events and local happenings add flavor to the Santa Cruz scene.
Melia and Lilly Spooner, owners of Alta Organic Coffee in Santa Cruz

Succession Success

Sisters Melia and Lilly Spooner carry forward their grandmother’s legacy at Alta Organic Coffee, the beloved Westside Santa Cruz café known for small-batch organic roasting and a no-wi-fi community vibe.
Santa Cruz Warrior Jimmy Butler’s bobblehead.

Hunger Gaming

The Santa Cruz Warriors and Second Harvest Food Bank team up to tackle food insecurity while new vegan dining events and local happenings add flavor to the Santa Cruz scene.
Melia and Lilly Spooner, owners of Alta Organic Coffee in Santa Cruz

Succession Success

Sisters Melia and Lilly Spooner carry forward their grandmother’s legacy at Alta Organic Coffee, the beloved Westside Santa Cruz café known for small-batch organic roasting and a no-wi-fi community vibe.
Vicki Randle performing on stage with microphone

Thank You, Sly Stone

Legendary multi-instrumentalist Vicki Randle joins an all-star band celebrating the music of Sly and the Family Stone at Moe’s Alley, bringing decades of musical history—and hard-earned wisdom—to the stage.
Actor Geovanni Ryan running through a wooded path in Hangtown

The Editor’s Desk

Editor Brad Kava reflects on turbulent political times and highlights the Watsonville Film Festival along with a week of music, theater and culture across Santa Cruz County.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

Readers discuss Congressman Jimmy Panetta’s record on war funding and call attention to a beloved Santa Cruz chamber music series, “Munching with Mozart.”
Actor Geovanni Ryan running through a wooded path in Hangtown

The Editor’s Desk

Editor Brad Kava reflects on turbulent political times and highlights the Watsonville Film Festival along with a week of music, theater and culture across Santa Cruz County.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

Readers discuss Congressman Jimmy Panetta’s record on war funding and call attention to a beloved Santa Cruz chamber music series, “Munching with Mozart.”
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