Tony Nuñez and Zach Friend discuss youth voter participation

Who Got Out to Vote?

Santa Cruz County voters over 55 turned out at more than twice the rate of voters ages 18–34, raising questions about political power, representation and how to bring younger residents to the polls.
Oliver Tree Nickell’s flower-covered grave at Evergreen Cemetery

Seedlings of Inspiration

Thousands gathered at the UCSC Quarry to remember Santa Cruz musician Oliver Tree with stories, jokes, videos and music celebrating his wildly inventive life.
Tony Nuñez and Zach Friend discuss youth voter participation

Who Got Out to Vote?

Santa Cruz County voters over 55 turned out at more than twice the rate of voters ages 18–34, raising questions about political power, representation and how to bring younger residents to the polls.
Oliver Tree Nickell’s flower-covered grave at Evergreen Cemetery

Seedlings of Inspiration

Thousands gathered at the UCSC Quarry to remember Santa Cruz musician Oliver Tree with stories, jokes, videos and music celebrating his wildly inventive life.
Honus Honus of Man Man wearing a dramatic fur coat

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Honus Honus brings Man Man’s gloriously skewed blend of experimental rock, cabaret, music hall and country-folk to the Catalyst, Friday August 7
Quesabirria and Baja-style tilapia tacos from Casa Birria

Secret Identities

Hidden inside Grady’s Market, Casa Birria serves quesabirria, fish tacos, burgers, asada fries and playful birria creations at neighborhood-friendly prices.
River Café owner Rabgee Kunchok holding beef momo dumplings and salad

Peak Dumplings

River Café owner Rabgee Kunchok brings the flavors of his Tibetan childhood to Santa Cruz with scratch-made momo dumplings, noodle soup and a welcoming community spirit.
Quesabirria and Baja-style tilapia tacos from Casa Birria

Secret Identities

Hidden inside Grady’s Market, Casa Birria serves quesabirria, fish tacos, burgers, asada fries and playful birria creations at neighborhood-friendly prices.
River Café owner Rabgee Kunchok holding beef momo dumplings and salad

Peak Dumplings

River Café owner Rabgee Kunchok brings the flavors of his Tibetan childhood to Santa Cruz with scratch-made momo dumplings, noodle soup and a welcoming community spirit.
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Singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin holding an acoustic guitar

Sunny is Coming Home

Shawn Colvin looks back on her years in New York’s folk and country scenes, her Grammy-winning breakthrough and the realities of life as a touring musician. She plays The Rio August 8.
Jerry Garcia playing a white electric guitar outdoors in 1976

The Editor’s Desk

Brad Kava reflects on the Grateful Dead’s thriving Santa Cruz legacy, a revealing look at who votes locally and why younger voices need more political power.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

Readers debate aging in place, housing costs, generational change and who can still afford to call Santa Cruz home.
operation freedom paws, northern california non-profit, service dog training
Jerry Garcia playing a white electric guitar outdoors in 1976

The Editor’s Desk

Brad Kava reflects on the Grateful Dead’s thriving Santa Cruz legacy, a revealing look at who votes locally and why younger voices need more political power.
fingers typing on a vintage typewriter

Letters

Readers debate aging in place, housing costs, generational change and who can still afford to call Santa Cruz home.
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