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Planned Pethood executive director Ng Trinh-Halperin smiles while holding two black kittens at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.
December 17, 2025

Breaking the Cycle

Planned Pethood works to proactively prevent the suffering of hundreds of thousands of stray and unhoused animals with low-cost spay and neuter services in Santa Cruz County.
Bookshelves at Soquel Elementary filled with children’s books, with a small sign reading “Thank You Coco!!! From Soquel Elementary.”
December 10, 2025

Path to Literacy

Formed in 2016, Live Like Coco Foundation not only gets books into the hands of students who need them, it also strengthens the idea that a book is a gift.
A group of smiling seniors stand together outside the Mid-County Senior Center, holding up their hands playfully in front of the center’s sign.
December 3, 2025

Hands-on Initiative

Certified massage therapists Susan Raay and Tony Alonzo are donating their time and talents for the ADAMM program, available to all ages, 18 and up.
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.
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