MONSTER ASSOCIATIONS Zombies, ghosts and vampires—what comes to mind? This week’s Street Talk taps into Santa Cruz’s spooky pop-culture memories, with Bela Lugosi’s Dracula setting the mood. Credit: ...

Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology for October 21, 2026, explores fresh starts, curiosity, self-kindness and new possibilities ...

Christina Waters reviews Alexander Kobrin’s piano performance and previews Ensemble Monterey, Espressivo and Santa Cruz ...

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

The Círculo Conference, 2026. Left to right: Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo, Victoria Bañales, Ekua Omosupe, Arnoldo Garcia. Center: Avotcja Ten years of workshops, conferences, drafts and revisions ...

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 ...

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

Elizabeth Borelli meets Ed Frey, 86, at Simpkins Family Swim Center to explore his underwater yoga practice and his account of improved mobility.

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 ...