2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (761+ words) Chloe Chapin—author, former Broadway costume designer, Harvard academic and Santa Cruz native—will be returning to her roots at Bookshop Santa Cruz to share her debut book, Suitable: The Sartorial Revolution and the Fashioning of Modern Men, at a…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (692+ words) If you’ve lived in Santa Cruz for any length of time, you’ve probably stumbled across a drum circle. They pop up on Meetup, Eventbrite, community calendars, gatherings in parks, studios and beaches. Maybe you’ve even paused for a moment and…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (719+ words) Good Times | Santa Cruz California's Leading Free Weekly Week of July 23, 2026 ARIES March 21-April 19 Authentic love songs are rare. Much of contemporary music leans toward infatuation, sex, heartbreak and fury, while few artists seem interested in singing unabashedly about unique…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (982+ words) The theme of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music’s season embraces the off-the-grid instincts that power the best in contemporary music. It also honors the visionary founders of the United States, now celebrating its 250th anniversary. Last week I spoke with…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (482+ words) The Pajaro Valley Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to renew contracts that will keep school resource officers in three high schools across the district. The two items passed 4-2 with trustees Jessica Carrasco and Gabe Medina voting no. Trustee…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (530+ words) Watsonville-based berry giant Driscoll’s is facing a federal class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled consumers by marketing its conventional strawberries as safe, sustainably grown and subject to rigorous food safety standards while failing to disclose the alleged presence of PFAS-related…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (164+ words) General manager Hailey Lozano started at Dos Pescados five years ago when it was Palapas, the Aptos space’s previous longtime restaurant across from Seascape Resort. Born and raised locally, her best friend got her the job as a busser and…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (414+ words) The natural beauty of the Santa Cruz and Capitola coastline makes the 54th Annual Wharf To Wharf race an incomparable road race for beginners and pros. While the pros compete for cash and prizes, many more run for the challenge and…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (619+ words) Good Times | Santa Cruz California's Leading Free Weekly Things to do in Santa Cruz Week of July 23 CAM GIRL It’s the triumphant return of Cam Girl to the Blue Lagoon! Coming all the way out from Asheville, North Carolina, Cam…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (455+ words) Well fear not, because it appears the Catalyst will still be around. At least for a little longer. On Sunday, July 12th the first of several Atrium shows kicked off a new series. Curated by longtime Santa Cruz promoter Chas Crowder,…...