Revving up culture: 12th annual Watsonville Film Festival celebrates diversity and lowrider legacy

The 12th Annual Watsonville Film Festival is set to ignite the screen with a powerful selection of films celebrating the diversity and richness of the Latine experience. Presented at CineLux Green Valley Theater from March 7th to 9th, and featuring online screenings from March 11th to 17th, this year’s festival promises an immersive journey into […]

TEDxSantaCruz unveils speaker lineup for April event at Crocker Theater

Excitement is building as TEDxSantaCruz reveals the lineup of speakers set to take the stage on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College campus. With a focus on this year’s theme, RISING TOGETHER, speakers from across Santa Cruz County will deliver talks aimed at celebrating collective strength and offering fresh […]

UC Santa Cruz protein designer awarded $2.5M to develop bioluminescent protein for deep tissue imaging

By Emily Cerf The natural glow of bioluminescence — the ability of some species to give off light — is an exciting phenomena to spot along the shores of the California coast or in the glint of a summertime firefly. Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Engineering at the UC Santa Cruz Baskin School of Engineering Andy Yeh […]

Get involved: Santa Cruz METRO unveils plans for expanded transit services in September 2024

In a bid to enhance public transportation accessibility, the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is gearing up for a significant expansion of its services slated for September 2024. This initiative falls under the second phase of the Reimagine METRO project, aimed at revamping the entirety of the transit network to better serve the community. […]

How Community Bridges’ Family Resource Collective is partnering to break the cycle of evictions

The Community Bridges’ Family Resource Collective serves as a cornerstone of support for over 10,000 participants annually across Watsonville, Live Oak, Santa Cruz, Felton, and Pajaro. Dedicated to nurturing resilient families and communities, our collective empowers local children, parents, seniors, and families with education, resources, and advocacy. Our family resource centers are vital hubs, serving […]

Celebrating 40 years of excellence: Five Branches University at the forefront of Traditional Chinese Medicine education

In a remarkable achievement, Five Branches University proudly commemorates its 40th anniversary as a trailblazer in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) education. Ron Zaidman and Joanna Zhao founded the institution in 1984, setting it on a course to lead and redefine the landscape of TCM practitioners’ education. With a vision to deliver top-tier education in Traditional […]

UC Santa Cruz launches Employing Humanities initiative with $1 million grant 

By Abby Butler and Grace Stetson The Humanities Division at UC Santa Cruz has embarked on a transformative journey with a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to launch the groundbreaking Employing Humanities initiative. This visionary program aims to redefine humanities education by providing students with unparalleled experiential learning opportunities, bridging the gap between academic studies and […]

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