Child getting face paint at Santa Cruz Kids Day downtown

Kids Rule Downtown

Santa Cruz Kids Day transforms downtown into a free, family-friendly celebration with music, games and hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
People holding photos of crime victims at Santa Cruz vigil

Justice for Victims

A Santa Cruz vigil honoring crime victims drew community members and advocates supporting AB 1902, a bill aimed at strengthening victims’ rights.
Child getting face paint at Santa Cruz Kids Day downtown

Kids Rule Downtown

Santa Cruz Kids Day transforms downtown into a free, family-friendly celebration with music, games and hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
People holding photos of crime victims at Santa Cruz vigil

Justice for Victims

A Santa Cruz vigil honoring crime victims drew community members and advocates supporting AB 1902, a bill aimed at strengthening victims’ rights.
Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff holding an acoustic guitar

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff brings her warm, melodic songwriting and timeless folk-pop sound to Felton Music Hall, performing beloved songs that have resonated across generations. Saturday 8pm
Milkshakes with whipped cream and toppings at Cruz Room Santa Cruz

Super Tasty

The Cruz Room brings together award-winning pizza, milkshakes, live music and arcade energy in one of Santa Cruz’s most inventive new dining spots.
Shrimp noodle salad with jalapeños herbs and vegetables at Super Noodle Capitola

Un-Pho-Gettable

Super Noodle in Capitola delivers rich, satisfying pho and Vietnamese favorites, built on a deeply flavorful broth and fresh ingredients.
Milkshakes with whipped cream and toppings at Cruz Room Santa Cruz

Super Tasty

The Cruz Room brings together award-winning pizza, milkshakes, live music and arcade energy in one of Santa Cruz’s most inventive new dining spots.
Shrimp noodle salad with jalapeños herbs and vegetables at Super Noodle Capitola

Un-Pho-Gettable

Super Noodle in Capitola delivers rich, satisfying pho and Vietnamese favorites, built on a deeply flavorful broth and fresh ingredients.
Portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler

Mighty Ludwig Van

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 takes center stage as the Santa Cruz Symphony closes its season with a powerful, genre-spanning program.
Children on airplane beginning family trip to Asia

The Editor’s Desk

Is parenting stuck in routine? Brad Kava explores the power of travel as real education for kids—plus a look at Kids Day, local food, wellness, and community news.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

From coastal access and Earth Day reflections to local development and community concerns, Santa Cruz readers weigh in with letters and online comments.
Children on airplane beginning family trip to Asia

The Editor’s Desk

Is parenting stuck in routine? Brad Kava explores the power of travel as real education for kids—plus a look at Kids Day, local food, wellness, and community news.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

From coastal access and Earth Day reflections to local development and community concerns, Santa Cruz readers weigh in with letters and online comments.
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