Novelist discusses issues of family, mental health and addiction at the core of ‘Transcendent Kingdom’

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

Group offers recent mothers a path back to the beach

From mushrooms to seaweed, a beginner’s guide

After moving through critical moments of American counterculture, the local painter still strives for artistic purity

Returning to comedy after a political career and scandal, the former ‘SNL’ star takes on Tucker Carlson, Clarence Thomas and more.

A new book dives deep into the serial killings of the early 1970s.

Unique, genre-blurring bands like Scowl, Drain and more are at the center of scene’s breakout success.

Despite promises of fast-tracked rebuilding, the struggles in Last Chance are a microcosm of challenges faced by CZU survivors around the county.

While keeping its virtual option, the festival opens with a return to live events.

Watsonville is home to one of the last remaining adobes representing Northern California’s rancho era.

It’s time for Santa Cruz’s annual burger extravaganza

Former GT photographer Michèle Benson follows up Catalyst film with broader look at local scene.

'Good Times' managing editor divulges his first dip in the online dating waters.

Modern life has ravaged our circadian rhythms, but could we reset them?

Why stuffed animals are not just for kids anymore

Cadets face their fears in training courses for the Santa Cruz Fire Fighters Academy

With Andrew Ceglio newly at the helm, iconic theater group takes ‘8 10s @ Eight’ virtual

UCSC science writers examine the evidence for ghost hunting, chemtrails, cryptozoology and more

A look back at the power grabs, dumb crimes, animal attacks and general assaults on common sense that made this year weird

'Americana prince' and member of the Grateful Dead musical circle describes his forthcoming record, ‘Family,’ as the best of his career

UCSC scientists have big plans for successor to Hubble Space Telescope

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...

The famous state park was devastated by the CZU Fire—what will it look like when it comes back

How an underground scene has flourished locally for almost four decades

After upsurge in donations in 2020, the number of participating groups doubles to 80

Relentless challenges for teachers, staff and students mar return to in-person learning