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Oscar Corcoles, the co-founder of Fuerza Santa Cruz and Director of Services and Housing at Housing Matters, has been named the 2023 NEXTies Giveback Person of the Year. The community nominated Oscar for his unwavering dedication to Santa Cruz County through not only his work at Housing Matters but in the resources he’s been able […]

Jalen Horne and Kendall Denike launched Collective Santa Cruz last year – and hit the ground running. The Collective has been widely popular across Santa Cruz with their events featuring local artists, live music, unique collaborations, and food pop-ups. Now, having several events under their belt and drawing larger crowds each time, they are planning […]

In the world of Santa Cruz cuisine, Chef Jessica Yarr has become a well-known name, having left her mark at popular local eateries like Assembly and Gabriella Café. She now owns and operates both the Chicken Foot pop-up in Downtown Santa Cruz and The Grove Cafe in Felton, earning her recognition and praise as the […]

Maria Elena De La Garza, the Executive Director of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, has been working in the nonprofit sector for over 29 years. Her expertise and generosity in building and supporting community networks, implementing solution-based strategies, and demonstrating leadership in action, has earned her the 2023 NEXTies Lifetime Achievement award. […]