News

Foot Traffic Jammed

Although appellate courts affirmed the public’s right to use the Rio del Mar beachfront walkway, access remains blocked as homeowners and Santa Cruz County return to court over enforcement and possible restrictions.

Funding Hope

A new community pledge campaign asks whether Santa Cruz locals could help buy or preserve the Catalyst, even as the historic venue’s building faces redevelopment into mixed-use housing.

Failure to File

Santa Cruz County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez has filed multiple campaign finance reports late as he seeks reelection in the 4th District race against Tony Nuñez and Elias Gonzales.

Music to Save Humanities

Santa Cruz band AZA brings its hypnotic blend of North African rhythms, Tamazight vocals and global influences to Woodhouse Blending & Brewing for a free concert supporting UCSC language studies.

Peace Pole

Watsonville High School’s Hope Club unveiled a Peace Pole reading “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in eight languages during a campus ceremony focused on unity, healing and hope.

Absurdia unSCruz

The 14th annual unSCruz brought its “Absurdia” theme to San Benito County Fairground in Hollister, with El Pulpo Magnifico lighting up the night.

Pitch-In

Pitch-In Santa Cruz returns May 9 with a countywide cleanup effort, inviting volunteers from Davenport to Watsonville to help remove litter from neighborhoods, parks and waterways.

Slices of Santa Cruz Pizza Week

Santa Cruz Pizza Week, April 22–May 3, is a full-tilt-boogie expression of our culinary imaginations with special pies, farm-fresh toppings and fearless flavors.

Hitting Their Stride

A wave of pink hits West Cliff as 6,000 runners take part in the She Is Beautiful 5K & 10K, a high-energy Santa Cruz race celebrating women and community.