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July 9, 2025
The Editor’s Desk
Sometimes I wonder if a town can have too much culture... we have more things to do on any given week than the city over the hill of a million or so people.
July 2, 2025
50 and Counting
We got curious about how many other Santa Cruz County businesses had endured longer than half a century. Turns out the answer is…a lot.
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.
June 25, 2025
The Editor’s Desk
Despite having a great, somewhat country-based radio station, KPIG, Santa Cruz has never been known as a real country town. Believe me, I know.
June 18, 2025
The Editor’s Desk
There are two photos that really tell the story: Kettmann and partners in front of a beautiful building, then another shot the next day, after it was bombed to rubble.
June 11, 2025
The Editor’s Desk
One great thing about our county: there are enough unusual and hidden spots to keep even lifelong locals surprised for life.
June 4, 2025
The Editor’s Desk
Body art is so ubiquitous it’s hard to believe tattooing was illegal in Santa Cruz until 1986. Our cover story takes a look at some of the latest trends
June 3, 2025
Seeing Red? Highway 1 Bus Lanes Explained
Large swaths of Highway 1 lanes between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue have been painted bright red. What does this mean?