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...
Three voters stand at voting booths decorated with American flags, with a large U.S. flag behind them.

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...
Three voters stand at voting booths decorated with American flags, with a large U.S. flag behind them.

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.
Guitarist Pipo Romero poses with an acoustic guitar against a dark background.

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.
Mark C. Anderson waves from the driver’s seat of a rustic wooden vehicle marked Rodoni Farms, wearing a black hat and mirrored sunglasses

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.
Cathy Bentley pours red wine into a glass behind the wooden bar at Cork and Fork in Capitola.

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.
Mark C. Anderson waves from the driver’s seat of a rustic wooden vehicle marked Rodoni Farms, wearing a black hat and mirrored sunglasses

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.
Cathy Bentley pours red wine into a glass behind the wooden bar at Cork and Fork in Capitola.

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.
Five performers in a rehearsal studio, with two standing behind three gathered on the floor.

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.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

From young athletes making waves to a free run club making connections, readers celebrate Santa Cruz community and call for more support for public dancing.

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.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

From young athletes making waves to a free run club making connections, readers celebrate Santa Cruz community and call for more support for public dancing.

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.
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