This week’s Street Talk asks locals about the quirkiest holiday gifts they received this year, including unexpected stocking stuffers and practical surprises.
Santa Cruz residents share their most memorable outdoor moments of 2025, from ocean swims and redwood forests to backpacking trips, travel abroad, and civic gatherings.
Do you recall an early experience of appreciating beauty?
My first experiences of beauty were in my grandparents’ house and recognizing the colors and architecture....
