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June 25, 2025
Mike Rotkin, 1945-2025
The loss of Mike Rotkin has been felt throughout the community since he passed away from an arduous battle with leukemia. He was 79.
June 25, 2025
Palacios Steps Down
Sworn in as CAO in 2017—after 20 years as Watsonville’s city manager—Carlos Palacios became the county’s first Latino leader.
June 25, 2025
Mike Rotkin, 1945-2025
The loss of Mike Rotkin has been felt throughout the community since he passed away from an arduous battle with leukemia. He was 79.
June 25, 2025
Palacios Steps Down
Sworn in as CAO in 2017—after 20 years as Watsonville’s city manager—Carlos Palacios became the county’s first Latino leader.
July 2, 2025
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Vandoliers deliver a performance both cathartic and celebratory, with a range that incorporates rock, punk, and even mariachi. Saturday at Moe's Alley.
July 2, 2025
Soquel Supernova
At Star of Siam, favorites include pan-fried salmon in panang curry and Thai basil spaghetti. Dessert leans tropical with sweet coconut cream tapioca.
July 2, 2025
Fogging Up
At Humble Sea, lip-smacking beers—Fog of Fidens, Fog This!, Life Finds a Way and Significant Otter included—were to be expected.
July 2, 2025
Soquel Supernova
At Star of Siam, favorites include pan-fried salmon in panang curry and Thai basil spaghetti. Dessert leans tropical with sweet coconut cream tapioca.
July 2, 2025
Fogging Up
At Humble Sea, lip-smacking beers—Fog of Fidens, Fog This!, Life Finds a Way and Significant Otter included—were to be expected.
July 2, 2025
Peddling Influence
Jennifer Kehl's one-woman show pokes fun at not only the social media craze but also how the crass consumerism of internet culture affects the environment.
July 2, 2025
LETTERS
I am a teacher for Santa Cruz City Schools. On July 1, I have an art exhibition going at the Santa Cruz Coffee Roasters...
July 2, 2025
The Editor’s Desk
Good Times is celebrating the big 5-0 and as anyone who has run a business knows, that’s a huge accomplishment. We are so happy about it that we are doing three issues.
July 2, 2025
LETTERS
I am a teacher for Santa Cruz City Schools. On July 1, I have an art exhibition going at the Santa Cruz Coffee Roasters...
July 2, 2025
The Editor’s Desk
Good Times is celebrating the big 5-0 and as anyone who has run a business knows, that’s a huge accomplishment. We are so happy about it that we are doing three issues.