Paul Drescher, director of the Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival

An American Pickle

The Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival closes May 28 with “An American Pickle,” capping a 14-film series focused on Jewish culture, history, identity and connection across Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz mayoral candidates photo collage

Running for Mayor

Santa Cruz voters will choose among Ryan Coonerty, Gillian Greensite, Chris Krohn, Ami Chen Mills and Joy Schendledecker in the June 2 mayoral primary, with a runoff possible if no candidate tops 50%.
Paul Drescher, director of the Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival

An American Pickle

The Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival closes May 28 with “An American Pickle,” capping a 14-film series focused on Jewish culture, history, identity and connection across Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz mayoral candidates photo collage

Running for Mayor

Santa Cruz voters will choose among Ryan Coonerty, Gillian Greensite, Chris Krohn, Ami Chen Mills and Joy Schendledecker in the June 2 mayoral primary, with a runoff possible if no candidate tops 50%.
The Darts band on red staircase

Things to do in Santa Cruz

The Darts bring their garage-punk darkness to Moe’s Alley for a record release show, with a sound built for fans of late nights, bad movies, fast cars and no responsibilities. Friday 5/29
Stagnaro Bros. calamari plate on Santa Cruz Wharf

Summer Swell

Santa Cruz summer arrives with wharf views, Stagnaro Bros. calamari, chowder, beer gardens, food trucks and a full slate of free live music from the Boardwalk to Capitola, Soquel and Scotts Valley.
Dylan Dunphy mixes cocktail at Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low-Key Lux

Low Tide Bar & Grill at La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers Santa Cruz a polished beachside dining experience, with cocktails, California-Pacific dishes, Mediterranean touches and a “South Pacific living room” feel.
Stagnaro Bros. calamari plate on Santa Cruz Wharf

Summer Swell

Santa Cruz summer arrives with wharf views, Stagnaro Bros. calamari, chowder, beer gardens, food trucks and a full slate of free live music from the Boardwalk to Capitola, Soquel and Scotts Valley.
Dylan Dunphy mixes cocktail at Low Tide Bar & Grill

Low-Key Lux

Low Tide Bar & Grill at La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers Santa Cruz a polished beachside dining experience, with cocktails, California-Pacific dishes, Mediterranean touches and a “South Pacific living room” feel.
Dominique and the Diamonds perform country music

Mountain High

Redwood Mountain Faire brings two days of music to Roaring Camp, with headliners, rising acts, local bands and a volunteer-powered mission that supports Santa Cruz County nonprofits.

The Editor’s Desk

This week’s Editor’s Note looks at Dusty Baker’s Santa Cruz connection, a sports story that reaches beyond baseball, plus Pride events, local bands, rail debate, the mayor’s race and Watsonville Hospital news.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

This week’s letters address Santa Cruz warming center policies, welcome new MAH director Ginger Shulick Porcella and respond to RTC plans for rail and trail along the Santa Cruz Branch Line.

The Editor’s Desk

This week’s Editor’s Note looks at Dusty Baker’s Santa Cruz connection, a sports story that reaches beyond baseball, plus Pride events, local bands, rail debate, the mayor’s race and Watsonville Hospital news.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

This week’s letters address Santa Cruz warming center policies, welcome new MAH director Ginger Shulick Porcella and respond to RTC plans for rail and trail along the Santa Cruz Branch Line.
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