John Koenig

What books did you love growing up?

Fed up with swiping? Santa Cruz singles are creating new ways to meet face-to-face, from a fast-growing 50-plus social group to outings, gallery crawls and speed dating—all built around the simple need for real human connection.

What are your must-see TV series, past and present?

How would you redecorate the White House?

What are your coolest picks for a Santa Cruz summer?

What is your favorite, most memorable tree?

Street Talk asks readers to share their favorite places to walk, from beaches and mountain trails to forests, neighborhood paths and Griffith Park.

What did you do, or dream of doing, on July 4?