What are you looking forward to in 2026?
I worked over Christmas, so I’m looking forward to spending time with family in San Clemente—even some members of my family that I haven’t met before.
Marianne Diefenbach, 61, Sous Chef at Mount Hermon Retreat
I hope that there’s a really warm summer, really warm. That’s what I want, a hot summer. I want to be able to go to the beach—a lot!
Ava Thompson, 18, Student, Scotts Valley High
I’m just hoping for a good time, hoping to travel. If I could go anywhere, I’d go to Cabo.
Vinny Noce, 17, Student, Scotts Valley High
I’ll be working and saving money for a move.
Jacob Oliveira, 23, Luthier at Santa Cruz Guitar Co.
I’m looking forward to entering law school. In January I’ll be applying for UC Law in San Francisco or Loyola in Los Angeles.
Carrie Earles, 23, Office of the District Attorney
I’m hoping for better politics globally. Peace, you know? We live in a bubble here, but our world is chaotic.
Willie K, 63, Sculptor
