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May 18, 2022
Things To Do in Santa Cruz: May 18-24
Top Dog Film Festival, Robyn Hitchcock, UC Santa Cruz Festival of Monsters and more
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May 18, 2022
Inaugural San Lorenzo Valley Art Tour Showcases Hidden Talent
The work of 32 SLV artists will be on display at the two-day event
May 18, 2022
Opinion: A Call for Civil Discourse on D
No matter your opinion on the ballot measure, there’s a bigger picture
May 17, 2022
What Both Sides are Saying About Measure D
Supporters and opponents explain their positions on the controversial ballot measure
May 17, 2022
Who Really Controls Railbanking?
Whether Measure D passes or fails, here are all the parties who really control the railbanking decision
May 17, 2022
What Does Measure D Really Say?
There’s a lot of speculation about the ballot measure, but here’s what it would really do
May 17, 2022
Supes Approve Active Transportation Plan
The 200-page document outlines dozens of projects that would increase the county’s system of bicycle and walking paths
May 17, 2022
Bourbon Barrels Add Robust Flavor to Buck Shack Red Blend
Also, Aptos’ Deer Park Wine & Spirits, Good Earth Tea, Stockwell Cellars’ growlers and Cabrillo College theater department is thriving
May 17, 2022
Café Sparrow Delivers an Authentic French Dining Experience in Aptos
From traditional cuisine to ambiance, co-owner Bailey Suesens brings a slice of France to Santa Cruz County.
May 17, 2022
Second Venus Spirits Cocktails Location Coming to Rio Del Mar
Plus, Santa Cruz author Leslie Karst's ‘The Fragrance of Death’ drops on Aug. 4, and inflation hits local restaurants hard
May 11, 2022
Things To Do in Santa Cruz: May 11-17
Pamela Z, Santa Cruz County History Fair, West Cliff Outdoor Market and more
May 11, 2022
The Guthrie Girls Make California Debut at Michael’s on Main
Famous namesake or not, the talented duo’s folk-country blend and ethereal harmonies captivate
May 11, 2022
The Unusual Roots of AJ Lee’s Music Career
As Santa Cruz band AJ Lee and Blue Summit brings its tour to Moe’s, a look at Lee’s remarkable rise
May 11, 2022
Opinion: How Reading Heals
The timely human themes of Yaa Gyasi’s ‘Transcendent Kingdom’
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 10, 2022
What Would Reversing Roe v. Wade Mean for California?
Over 50 years after SCOTUS’ landmark decision, California vows to continue to protect women’s freedom to choose
May 10, 2022
4th District County Supervisor Race Heats Up
As millions in funding pour into various South County projects, the Pajaro Valley has become a critical inflection point
May 10, 2022
El Vaquero Winery’s 2019 Carignane is Tasty and Story-filled
Also, Collectivo Felix Dinners at the Swift Street Courtyard and Aptos’ newly opened California Coffee
May 10, 2022
Flats Bistro Offers Coffee, Pizza and Beach Vibes
The Rio Del Mar beachfront operation serves up traditionally made coffee and brick-oven pizza
May 10, 2022
Staff of Life Celebrates 53 Years with Special Wine Tasting
Plus, commercial salmon season opens, and Big Basin Vineyards’ Winemaker Night series kicks off
May 4, 2022
Things To Do in Santa Cruz: May 4-10
David Sedaris, the Far Side (formerly of the Pharcyde), Tannery Spring Art Market and more
May 4, 2022
Underneath Kate Clover’s Sound, a Tough Noir World
L.A. rocker blends punk attitude and John Waters visuals with her own unique vision