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July Fourth Parades
Good Times rounds up Fourth of July parades across Santa Cruz County, from Seabright’s first parade to Boulder Creek, Scotts Valley, Aptos and Watsonville.
DANGER AFOOT
Gwyneth Holcomb reports on a Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury finding that the county remains one of California’s most dangerous places for pedestrians.
July Fourth Parades
Good Times rounds up Fourth of July parades across Santa Cruz County, from Seabright’s first parade to Boulder Creek, Scotts Valley, Aptos and Watsonville.
DANGER AFOOT
Gwyneth Holcomb reports on a Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury finding that the county remains one of California’s most dangerous places for pedestrians.
Things to do in Santa Cruz
James Durbin & The Lost Boys kick off the Fourth of July weekend on Friday with a free Lighthouse Field show featuring hard rock anthems, food trucks, beer, wine and holiday energy.
Flavor Savior
Mark C. Anderson visits Bad Animal in Santa Cruz, where Chef Nick Hahn’s market-driven menu turns seasonal appetizers into bold, shareable flavor experiences.
Aire Apparent
Andrew Steingrube checks in with Solaire Restaurant & Bar at Hotel Paradox, where a revamped menu, local partnerships and poolside energy are giving the restaurant a new identity.
Flavor Savior
Mark C. Anderson visits Bad Animal in Santa Cruz, where Chef Nick Hahn’s market-driven menu turns seasonal appetizers into bold, shareable flavor experiences.
Aire Apparent
Andrew Steingrube checks in with Solaire Restaurant & Bar at Hotel Paradox, where a revamped menu, local partnerships and poolside energy are giving the restaurant a new identity.
He Escaped Queens
Siran Babayan profiles Joe Ortiz and his musical Escaping Queens, a story of family, food, music and survival from Queens to California.
The Editor’s Desk
Good Times editor Brad Kava previews this week’s issue, from the 418 Project’s new director and Fourth of July events to local safety concerns, food, comedy and Street Talk.
The Editor’s Desk
Good Times editor Brad Kava previews this week’s issue, from the 418 Project’s new director and Fourth of July events to local safety concerns, food, comedy and Street Talk.





















