The Medicine Buddha Festival returns to Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel with Tibetan music, monks chanting, Mongolian performances, a thangka procession, free lunch, family activities and a full community celebration.
Santa Cruz native Oliver Tree Nickell, the musician, performance artist and internet star known for his fearless weirdness, global reach and deep local roots, is remembered by the community after his death in a Brazilian helicopter crash.
Santa Cruz Guitar Company celebrates 50 years of custom acoustic guitars, sustainable craftsmanship and global influence with a new MAH exhibit honoring founder Richard Hoover and the luthiers behind the legendary local shop.
Corralitos Cultural Center’s Raise the Roof! benefit brings live music, a silent auction, sausage barbecue and community spirit to The Backyard on June 6.
Santa Cruz Pride 2026 honors Assemblywoman Gail Pellerin, Dinah Phillips and Gail Groves, linking this year’s Grand Marshals to a landmark 2008 same-sex marriage.
The Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival closes May 28 with “An American Pickle,” capping a 14-film series focused on Jewish culture, history, identity and connection across Santa Cruz County.
Santa Cruz voters will choose among Ryan Coonerty, Gillian Greensite, Chris Krohn, Ami Chen Mills and Joy Schendledecker in the June 2 mayoral primary, with a runoff possible if no candidate tops 50%.
Priest Ranch’s Snake Oil Cabernet Sauvignon may have a sly name, but this Napa Valley red delivers dark chocolate, anise, currants, plums and big California Cab character.
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.
