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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.

Kids Rule Downtown

Santa Cruz Kids Day transforms downtown into a free, family-friendly celebration with music, games and hands-on activities for kids of all ages.

Justice for Victims

A Santa Cruz vigil honoring crime victims drew community members and advocates supporting AB 1902, a bill aimed at strengthening victims’ rights.

No Shelter 

Concerns over maintenance, staffing and funding are raising questions about conditions at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.

Clean Water Violations Alleged

A federal lawsuit alleges Graniterock repeatedly violated the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants into the Pajaro River.

Path to Peace

Israeli and Palestinian peace activists Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon bring their message of empathy and dialogue to Aptos with their book The Future is Peace.
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