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The Editor’s Desk

From beach access battles to community stories, this week’s Editor’s Note celebrates what makes Santa Cruz—and California—worth protecting.

Free Will Astrology

From Aries to Pisces, this week’s horoscope offers insight, reflection and a touch of cosmic guidance for every sign.

Letters

A San Jose State student reflects on stress, burnout and why today’s education system may be prioritizing pressure over real learning.

The Editor’s Desk

Santa Cruz’s creative pulse is on full display as the Ripple Effect festival launches, showcasing the artists, performers and cultural energy that define the community.

Letters

Readers respond to a Cabrillo College controversy, debate a proposed battery storage facility and spotlight a Santa Cruz Webby nominee.

Happy Spring Foods

Spring’s fresh foods aren’t just delicious—they may help boost mood, with research linking Mediterranean-style eating to better mental health.

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology returns with fresh insights for every sign, offering guidance, humor and perspective for the weeks ahead.

Shake, Breathe, or Rewire?

Santa Cruz wellness practitioners are embracing nervous system–based therapies—from neurofeedback to breathwork and somatic healing—to help people move beyond stress, anxiety and chronic patterns.

Letters

From rail advocacy to organic farming and local reflections, Santa Cruz readers share their perspectives in this week’s Letters to the Editor.

Free Will Astrology

ARIES March 21-April 19 Unexpected deliverance? Lucky rides? Beginner’s grace? Dreamy, gleaming replacements? To the untrained eye, it may look like you are bending cosmic...

The Editor’s Desk

Editor Brad Kava introduces Joe Sib, a larger-than-life Santa Cruz storyteller whose journey through punk, skate culture and comedy redefines the California archetype.

The Editor’s Desk

A trip to the Sphere in Las Vegas isn’t just a concert—it’s a glimpse into a new art form. With immersive visuals, haptic seats, and local talent behind the scenes, this experience is changing what live entertainment can be.
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