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Volcanic Variations: Adela Najarro
Santa Cruz poet Adela Najarro explores Nicaragua, survival, anger and renewal in Variations in Blue, winner of a 2026 American Book Award.
No Parking at Any Time
UC Santa Cruz students, faculty and staff are pushing back against steep parking fee increases they say will worsen an already difficult mix of high housing costs, long commutes and scarce campus parking.
Running for Mayor
Santa Cruz voters will choose among Ryan Coonerty, Gillian Greensite, Chris Krohn, Ami Chen Mills and Joy Schendledecker in the June 2 mayoral primary, with a runoff possible if no candidate tops 50%.
Into the Redwoods
Linda Rosewood imagines a feminist utopia rooted in Santa Cruz history in her new novel A Circle Outside, blending ritual, humor and community.
The Heart of All Resistance
On the passing of Adrienne Rich—a memoriam With the passing of Adrienne Rich on March 27, the Central Coast lost an extraordinary...