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May 17, 2022
What Both Sides are Saying About Measure D
Supporters and opponents explain their positions on the controversial ballot measure
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May 10, 2022
UCSC Deep Read Hosts Author Yaa Gyasi at Quarry
Novelist discusses issues of family, mental health and addiction at the core of ‘Transcendent Kingdom’
May 3, 2022
Iconic ’80s Rockers the Psychedelic Furs Come to Santa Cruz
After more than 40 years of ups, downs and in-betweens, the genre-bending Brits release ‘Made of Rain,’ one of the most significant records of their career
April 26, 2022
Santa Cruz Mothers Find Support and Waves in Surfing Moms
Group offers recent mothers a path back to the beach
April 19, 2022
How Foragers are Reconnecting with the Land
From mushrooms to seaweed, a beginner’s guide
April 12, 2022
The Life and Art of Santa Cruz Iconoclast Casey Sonnabend
After moving through critical moments of American counterculture, the local painter still strives for artistic purity
April 5, 2022
Al Franken Comes to Santa Cruz
Returning to comedy after a political career and scandal, the former ‘SNL’ star takes on Tucker Carlson, Clarence Thomas and more.
March 29, 2022
When Santa Cruz Was the ‘Murder Capital of the World’
A new book dives deep into the serial killings of the early 1970s.
March 22, 2022
Why Santa Cruz Punk Bands Have the World’s Attention
Unique, genre-blurring bands like Scowl, Drain and more are at the center of scene’s breakout success.
March 15, 2022
Trying to Rebuild, CZU Fire Victims Face Red Tape, Costly Permits and Repair Mishaps
Despite promises of fast-tracked rebuilding, the struggles in Last Chance are a microcosm of challenges faced by CZU survivors around the county.
March 8, 2022
The Watsonville Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years
While keeping its virtual option, the festival opens with a return to live events.
March 1, 2022
The Rebirth of Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe
Watsonville is home to one of the last remaining adobes representing Northern California’s rancho era.
February 22, 2022
Burger Week 2022: A Complete Guide
It’s time for Santa Cruz’s annual burger extravaganza
February 15, 2022
History of Santa Cruz Music Chronicled in New Documentary Project
Former GT photographer Michèle Benson follows up Catalyst film with broader look at local scene.
February 8, 2022
Could You Really Use a Dating App to Find Your Soulmate?
'Good Times' managing editor divulges his first dip in the online dating waters.
February 1, 2022
Breakthrough by UC Researchers Could Boost Our Body Clocks
Modern life has ravaged our circadian rhythms, but could we reset them?
January 25, 2022
The Fake Fur and Real Benefits of Stuffed-Animal Therapy
Why stuffed animals are not just for kids anymore
January 18, 2022
Anxiety, Courage and Adrenaline Inside Firefighter Academy
Cadets face their fears in training courses for the Santa Cruz Fire Fighters Academy
January 11, 2022
Actors’ Theatre’s Pandemic Strategy Could Be Future of Stage Companies
With Andrew Ceglio newly at the helm, iconic theater group takes ‘8 10s @ Eight’ virtual
January 4, 2022
The Truth Behind Pseudoscience
UCSC science writers examine the evidence for ghost hunting, chemtrails, cryptozoology and more
December 28, 2021
2021: The Year in Review
A look back at the power grabs, dumb crimes, animal attacks and general assaults on common sense that made this year weird
December 21, 2021
Jackie Greene to Ring in the New Year at Felton Music Hall
'Americana prince' and member of the Grateful Dead musical circle describes his forthcoming record, ‘Family,’ as the best of his career
December 14, 2021
Santa Cruz’s Role in NASA’s New James Webb Space Telescope
UCSC scientists have big plans for successor to Hubble Space Telescope
December 7, 2021
Despite Federal Ruling, Dreamers Fight for DACA
Emmanuel, who requested GT not use his real name, was working this summer when his phone buzzed in his pocket.
He works operating heavy machinery...
November 30, 2021
Big Basin Recovery Spurs a Rethinking of Forest Futures
The famous state park was devastated by the CZU Fire—what will it look like when it comes back
November 23, 2021
The Secret History of Santa Cruz Hip-Hop
How an underground scene has flourished locally for almost four decades
November 16, 2021
Santa Cruz Gives Kicks Off Its Biggest Campaign Ever
After upsurge in donations in 2020, the number of participating groups doubles to 80
November 9, 2021
Santa Cruz County Rolls Out Vaccines for Kids—Can It Save the School Year?
Relentless challenges for teachers, staff and students mar return to in-person learning