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The SUP Shop
October 15, 2025

Every Witch Way

Trudie Ransome conjured up the Sea Witch Paddle as an informal event in 2011. “Women just want to get their witch on,” Ransome says.
Woman in a kitchen holding up fresh produce
September 17, 2025

Santa Cruz Wellness Expo Offers Demos for Health-Minded People

The Sept. 20 event, taking place at the MAH, showcases 40-plus local fitness, coaching, nutrition and wellness professionals.
Rock the Soul minifest photo
August 20, 2025

Singing Sweet Songs

It’s a full day of bands, musical genres and brews as Rock the Soul kicks off Saturday at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing, an all-ages “minifest.”
Workers outside a building
July 9, 2025

Landmark Park

After sitting vacant for decades high above Soquel Creek, Capitola’s Rispin Mansion is being repurposed at last.
office building with the Capitola city seal on it
July 9, 2025

Roundabout Coming to Capitola

City planners have decided that a roundabout is the next best step to easing traffic at a busy all-way stop in Capitola.
A&E photo
July 9, 2025

Jam at the Grange

The stage is set for a full day of pickin’ and grinnin’ as the Northern California Bluegrass Society hosts an all-day jam and potluck supper Saturday at the Live Oak Grange.
H&G photo Nicolina Ammerman
April 23, 2025

Spring Cleansing

Societies throughout history, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and Greece used crystals for their healing properties
H&G Straw wall building
April 23, 2025

Sustainable Straw

While being a woman in the trades is challenging, Landegger was hired by a variety of male contractors, who helped develop her into a highly skilled carpenter.
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