There’s a lesson in Les Claypool’s madness

Before 1992, few believed we could bring National Marine Sanctuary status to the Monterey Bay—now there’s more to do

Why I love to talk to the creative minds behind Santa Cruz Shakespeare

Finally, the debate is over

Two stories in this week’s issue address how to respond to poorly informed and biased thinking

There’s never enough room for the tangents

When it comes to culinary innovation, Santa Cruz County has been slow to adapt

Also, vote on June 7!

Shakespeare’s fingerprints are all over this summer’s stage productions

No matter your opinion on the ballot measure, there’s a bigger picture

The timely human themes of Yaa Gyasi’s ‘Transcendent Kingdom’

The Psychedelic Furs return to Santa Cruz at just the right time