This week’s letters and online comments range from World Cup frustration and political outrage to praise for local institutions and debate over beach access.
Brad Kava reflects on American absurdity, Wallace Baine’s provocative new novel, the loss of Oliver Tree, Brett Dennen’s artful show and local community news.
Good Times editor Brad Kava celebrates the unexpected discoveries found in print, from local music and arts stories to Gabrielle Stocker’s remarkable bequest, Cheryl Anderson’s return (above) and a dose of World Cup fever.
This week’s letters include news of the Sri Chinmoy Peace Run coming through Santa Cruz, a remembrance of Nancy Park from the Resource Center for Nonviolence and reader comments on Oingo Boingo, Woody’s at the Watsonville Airport and Dusty Baker.
Santa Cruz Pride and VegFest bring color, community and compassion to the weekend, while local news looks at hospital access, battery safety and wildfire resilience.
This week’s Editor’s Note looks at Dusty Baker’s Santa Cruz connection, a sports story that reaches beyond baseball, plus Pride events, local bands, rail debate, the mayor’s race and Watsonville Hospital news.
This week’s letters address Santa Cruz warming center policies, welcome new MAH director Ginger Shulick Porcella and respond to RTC plans for rail and trail along the Santa Cruz Branch Line.
Brad Kava frames this week’s AI cover story through the legend of John Henry, asking what happens when artists, businesses and communities face machines that can both help and harm.
A Santa Cruz reader raises concerns over proposed City Charter changes, arguing that voters should closely examine shifts involving council authority, salaries, meetings and public oversight.
This week’s letters include praise for the return of Street Talk, criticism of Felipe Hernandez, thanks for coverage of The Cruz Room and news of Capitola’s renovated Community Center and accessible Treasure Cove playground.
This week’s Editor’s Desk celebrates Santa Cruz as a home for creative misfits, highlights MAH Director Ginger Shulick Porcella, looks at mental health, language studies, Staff of Life’s anniversary and Watsonville Community Hospital’s safety grade.
This week’s issue dives into Santa Cruz music, from Kat Moss’ soul-baring interview to Dark Ride’s horror-punk new album, plus a tribute to longtime Soquel High music teacher Jim Stewart.
