The University of California Board of Regents approved a new housing project on the west side of the UC Santa Cruz campus, endorsing a plan to significantly expand on-campus housing for upper-division students. Heller Student Housing South is the first phase of a two-part project that will redevelop a 13-acre site that is the current […]
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Summer by the water: Seabright and the Santa Cruz Harbor roll out a season of community events
This summer, the Seabright and Santa Cruz Harbor neighborhoods are leaning into what they do best: bringing people together outdoors. From vintage markets and movie nights to a family play festival, a new lineup of community-focused events aims to turn the waterfront districts into lively gathering spaces throughout the season. Help buoy the Seabright and […]
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Top 5 reasons to volunteer as a transportation driver in Santa Cruz County
Every week in Santa Cruz County, older adults and people with disabilities miss critical doctor’s appointments, skip meals, or go days without meaningful human contact — because they don’t have a ride. Carol is 88 years old and lives alone with limited eyesight and no nearby family. Volunteer drivers take her to medical appointments and […]
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Help those in need – become an IHSS caregiver today
For many, safety doesn’t come from a system — it comes from a person who shows up. Meet Erika. Erika is an In-Home Support Services (IHSS) caregiver. IHSS caregivers are independent contractors who care for older adults and people living with disabilities. When everyday tasks become a challenge, IHSS provides support so seniors and adults […]
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Cabrillo Stage celebrates 45 seasons with soulful hit “Sister Act”
In its 45th season, Cabrillo Stage continues to earn a reputation for producing huge, splashy musicals with incredible production value right here in Santa Cruz County. Whether it’s the blockbuster hit “In the Heights” or a smaller juke box powerhouse like “Beehive,” local audiences have come to expect nothing but the best from this local […]
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Midtown Fridays are back: Santa Cruz’s favorite summer block party returns
By Mat Weir June is just around the corner and that means a couple of things in Santa Cruz. First, summer is almost here. Second, get ready for tourists to swarm our beaches. Third, it’s time for the City of Santa Cruz and Event Santa Cruz’s Midtown Fridays Summer Block Parities! A staple in Midtown […]
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A most worthwhile day: Adopt-a-Pet on June 6
There are certain occasions that deserve a place on your calendar, and June 6 is one of them. On that Saturday, the Santa Cruz SPCA and the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter will once again join more than 150 other shelters across California for the third annual Adopt-a-Pet Day, a coordinated effort to place at […]
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It’s party time! Santa Cruz Symphony presents the Pops Movie Night concert
Get out the popcorn and your best movie costumes! After a concert season full of innovation, intensity, and grandeur, Santa Cruz Symphony will mark the coming of summer with an evening of cinematic masterpieces. On Saturday, June 13, the Symphony meets the silver screen with selections from your favorite movies. Join in the pre-concert fun […]
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The language of flavor: Entrepreneur Kendra Baker’s journey from linguistics to local eats
By Dan White Kendra Baker, co-founder of the Penny Creamery and The Picnic Basket, is this year’s UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Humanities Alumni Award recipient, an honor that highlights a career shaped by the study of language and culture. “I’m truly honored—and a bit surprised!—to receive this award,” Baker said. “UC Santa Cruz played a formative […]
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Families sometimes need extra support — and asking for help shouldn’t feel scary
In Santa Cruz County, there’s a new approach that prioritizes community support to help families, led by the Child, Youth & Family Well-Being Partnership. The Child Youth & Family Well-Being Partnership brings together County agencies and nonprofits to provide coordinated mental health, social and family support services with a focus on preventing crises, supporting education […]
