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November 5, 2025
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Sub Pop artist Lael Neale has a unique voice that does the storytelling work with support from her dreamy and roomy guitar playing. Friday at Crepe Place, 8pm
October 29, 2025
Blazing Forward: Santa Cruzans Look 50 Years Ahead
To celebrate Good Times’ anniversary, we asked cultural and political leaders what they foresee for Santa Cruz in the next 50 years.
October 29, 2025
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Ghost-Note continues to innovate with inspiration from jazz, hip hop, West African, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian grooves. Friday at Moe's Alley
October 22, 2025
Things to do in Santa Cruz
The drum-pounding, guitar-attacking, reverb-abusing duo Teen Mortgage bring their blistering, ferocious sonic assault to The Catalyst, Saturday.
October 15, 2025
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Becca Stevens incorporates jazz, pop, folk and elements of indie rock melodies under songs that bare her soul while still maintaining creative wordplay that lacks pretension. Performing Thursday, 7pm at Kuumbwa
October 15, 2025
Higher Standards
A new law authored by Sen. John Laird and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom will bolster safety standards for new battery storage facilities.
October 8, 2025
Things to do in Santa Cruz
Imagine if Tenacious D got into Steely Dan and Robert Hunter instead of Dio and Metal. That's The smooth ’n’ hilarious Schoolcraft & Murray. Saturday at Ugly Mug, 7pm.
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October 4, 2025
Head Start Programs Facing Layoffs, Closure
Encompass Community Services announced its Head Start and Early Head Start programs are facing a funding crisis due to federal policy changes.Â
