Brad Kava

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The Editor’s Desk

Santa Cruz Pride and VegFest bring color, community and compassion to the weekend, while local news looks at hospital access, battery safety and wildfire resilience.

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.
Illustration of John Henry holding a hammer against a red and blue background.

The Editor’s Desk

Brad Kava frames this week’s AI cover story through the legend of John Henry, asking what happens when artists, businesses and communities face machines that can both help and harm.
Ginger Shulick Porcella smiles with friends at the MAH Roller Ball celebration.

The Editor’s Desk

This week’s Editor’s Desk celebrates Santa Cruz as a home for creative misfits, highlights MAH Director Ginger Shulick Porcella, looks at mental health, language studies, Staff of Life’s anniversary and Watsonville Community Hospital’s safety grade.
Kat Moss sings onstage with a band during a live performance.

The Editor’s Desk

This week’s issue dives into Santa Cruz music, from Kat Moss’ soul-baring interview to Dark Ride’s horror-punk new album, plus a tribute to longtime Soquel High music teacher Jim Stewart.
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.
hikers rocky shoreline California Coastal Trail Santa Cruz cliffs

The Editor’s Desk

From beach access battles to community stories, this week’s Editor’s Note celebrates what makes Santa Cruz—and California—worth protecting.
Jazz musician performing with colorful motion blur lighting

The Editor’s Desk

Santa Cruz’s creative pulse is on full display as the Ripple Effect festival launches, showcasing the artists, performers and cultural energy that define the community.
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