Santa Cruz’s first Vegan Mac Down crowns Soy Cheesy, Tomato Tomato opens downtown, and Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust looks ...

Does higher THC mean better cannabis? Richard Stockton explores cannabis potency, aroma, terpenes and what California’s labels leave out.

AI is reshaping students’ career choices. Educators and students at Cabrillo, UCSC and PVUSD weigh job concerns, technical ...

The MAH arcade exhibit High Score explores Santa Cruz Boardwalk history through vintage games, midway favorites and hands-on ...

The Círculo Conference, 2026. Left to right: Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo, Victoria Bañales, Ekua Omosupe, Arnoldo Garcia. Center: Avotcja LOS HERMANOS MENDOZA Bouncy, down-home strings, warbling ...

From baker to co-owner, Javier Ortiz has grown with Kelly’s French Bakery since 1992. With his wife, Gabriela Hernandez, he’s ...

Aubrey Graves explores Santa Cruz ghost stories, local legends and unexplained encounters in her new book, Supernatural Santa ...

Josie Cowden explores Demetria Estate’s 2023 Cuvée Constantine red blend, plus Aptos favorites Seascape Foods and Seacliff ...

Restaurant Week is back and better than ever for its 18th year. Get your toothpicks ready and put on your bib because it’s ...

How independent creators, freelancers and niche specialists are gaining ground in local lifestyle media, and what makes their ...

Santa Cruz County Measure D would require voter approval for new onshore facilities supporting offshore oil, gas and seabed ...

Santa Cruz dining news: a farewell to Mama Celeste pizza, Sidepiece sushi at Madson Wines, Manresa Bread’s expansion and the ...