.Joan Hammel

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Construction equipment and materials sit atop the closed Murray Street Bridge in Santa Cruz, with fencing and warning signs blocking access.
November 26, 2025

Bridge Still Out

The Santa Cruz City Council has pulled the plug on a proposed temporary pedestrian and bike path over the railroad trestle next to the Murray Street Bridge.
Solar-powered automated license plate reader mounted on a pole against a blue sky.
November 26, 2025

Eyes in the Sky

Unauthorized law enforcement agencies were inadvertently allowed to view information from the city’s license plate readers, according to a report shared at the Nov....
Del Mar Theater marquee
October 8, 2025

Reel Passion

At the Santa Cruz Film Festival, 90-plus films will screen over five days at six venues. Filmmakers will participate in Q&A sessions with the audiences after many of the films.
Del Mar Theater marquee
October 8, 2025

Full Circle

At 10 years old, Paul Kmiec knew exactly what he wanted to be when he grew up. But what’s even more interesting? He actually...
COVER story Playing With Fire
October 8, 2025

Making Problems Sexy

Ecosexual means that one treats the Earth as a lover, to shift our environmental mindset to intimacy, desire, eroticism and pleasure
Illustration of liquid poured from a cann into a glass garnished with a grapefruit
August 6, 2025

Summer Buzzin’

We set out to responsibly taste test the trendiest new crop of canned, boxed, balled and otherwise contained cocktails. These are the results of our experiences.
July 17, 2025

Ready to Go-Go

Go-Go’s guitarist Jane Wiedlin performs at the Museum of Art & History July 17 with a "super-group" of local musicians. An Evening with Jane Wiedlin TONIGHT at MAH! 6:30–10pm
June 25, 2025

Physician Rx

A relatively new model for family physicians called Direct Primary Care is rapidly emerging. Family physicians charge patients a monthly, quarterly or annual fee.
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