The 61st season of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, America’s longest-running festival of new orchestral music, is set to amaze audiences from July 30 to August 13, 2023. Under the baton of Grammy Award-winning Music Director and Conductor Cristian Măcelaru, the Cabrillo Festival embraces “music of our time, for our time,” providing a haven […]
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Interns shine at Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s Fringe production
Santa Cruz Shakespeare is an independent, nationally recognized professional theater company nestled in DeLaveaga Park, in a unique outdoor space affectionately referred to as “The Grove.” Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, a Santa Cruz County arts community staple, Santa Cruz Shakespeare offers much more beyond its three summertime festival productions. Thanks to a robust […]
Three UCSC alumni spearhead equitable dental care access to Santa Cruz County seniors
Three UC Santa Cruz alumni are at the forefront of increasing accessibility for senior dental healthcare in Santa Cruz County. Anita Aguirre, Kenzie Ferguson, and Kristyn Glenn joined forces through a partnership spearheaded by the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation— the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California—and two local nonprofits, Salud Para La Gente […]
Santa Cruz METRO to hold virtual public meeting for previewing possible network changes
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is actively inviting the public to participate in a virtual public meeting to preview and provide feedback on potential changes to its transit network. The meeting, scheduled for July 18th at 5 PM, will be held via ZOOM and will be available in both English and Spanish. Interested individuals […]
The history of Soquel Vineyards; an exquisite tasting experience in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Soquel Vineyards was established in 1987 after three long-time friends created a business out of a hobby. Jon Morgan and Peter and Paul Bargetto all worked on the Bargetto family winery together before the twin brothers went off to do stints at other wineries. When Paul returned to Bargetto, he came to Jon and Peter […]
Federal grant funds Santa Cruz County WIC outreach to immigrants and farmworkers
Since its establishment in 1977, the Community Bridges WIC Program has been making a significant impact on the lives of families in Santa Cruz County that fall below the Federal Poverty level. Annually, the program serves over 500 pregnant women, 800 breastfeeding women, 1,100 infants, and 3,800 children offering a comprehensive range of services to […]
Top 10 volunteer opportunities in Santa Cruz County | July 2023
In the spirit of Independence Day, you are invited to exercise your freedom to make a difference and help us ensure a healthier, vibrant ocean for generations to come. From beach clean-ups to preserving our vital watersheds, YouthSERVE Summer Institute to the always fun Day On The Beach with Shared Adventures, there’s an ocean of […]
Coveted Prospect Heights home hits the Santa Cruz market for the first time in over 50 years
Live your best beach lifestyle with alluring sand and breathtaking ocean views in a hideaway mid-century home tucked…
Graduating Slugs prepare for the big day—and their next chapter
It’s commencement season, and 3,000 Slugs are gearing up to cross the stage, with graduations taking place June 15–18. To celebrate along with the UC Santa Cruz Class of 2023, watch the video series, My voice will ____________, below. Here, a few graduating students have shared their stories and talk about how their voices will […]
5 simple steps to budgeting your dream vacation
It’s great to get away from the daily grind, but budgets never get to take a vacation. The good news is that sticking to your spending plan and not racking up bills you can’t pay will actually make your trip more relaxing. When every dollar is accounted for and you know exactly how much money […]

