As communities across the nation pause to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is inviting neighbors to turn remembrance into action. On Monday, January 19, 2026, Second Harvest will host a special MLK Day Food Pack, calling on the community to step forward during a […]
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Rigor redefined: How Kirby stretches students without snapping them
By Kirby School What does academic rigor really look like? For many families in Santa Cruz, the term conjures memories of late-night cramming and GPA stress. Or, more recently, it’s a promise made by high-performing public schools or competitive private options with glossy college lists, lists of AP courses, and an implication that this approach […]
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The adult and long term care division of Santa Cruz County is here for you
Resources and support available for older adults experiencing abuse in Santa Cruz County Older adults represent more than a quarter of the population in Santa Cruz County, and this number is only expected to increase. Protecting elders in our community from financial, romantic and physical harm is key to supporting healthy aging. Elder abuse most […]
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From career curiosity to tech professional: Cabrillo’s next IT Institute to launch Spring 2026
Cabrillo College is opening new doors into the local tech workforce with the Spring 2026 launch of its sixth IT Institute cohort—now officially embedded in the college’s new Information Technology (IT) Institute Pre-Apprentice Certificate of Achievement. To help prospective participants get started, we are hosting online information and registration meetings in December and January. These sessions […]
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From destination to daily life, welcome to Downtown Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz has always been a place of evolution. From rebuilding after the Loma Prieta earthquake to today’s rise in mixed-use development, our downtown has continually adapted to meet the moment. And while change often brings challenges, it also creates new opportunities. Downtown Santa Cruz is growing, shifting, and full of potential. We’re seeing […]
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PhD history student Linda Ulbrich helps bring Santa Cruz’s past to life in the city’s expanded online history page
By Dan White Santa Cruz’s official government website now offers a brisk virtual tour through influential, intriguing, tragic and overlooked moments from the city’s past. The updated and lavishly illustrated Santa Cruz history timeline is the handiwork of history Ph.D. candidate Linda Ulbrich, who begins this exploration of the city’s past with a look into the lives […]
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Wednesday evening traffic: Highway 17, SR-152, and Hwy 9 closures for work/events
Wednesday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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As Medi-Cal changes loom, Santa Cruz County’s immigrant families face a new health crisis — and a call for collective action
On a weekday morning in Watsonville, sunlight filters across the lobby of La Manzana Community Resources, where families gather in the steady rhythm of a community center that has become a lifeline. Parents rock toddlers on their hips. Elders wait with renewal packets folded sharply in their hands. Conversations drift between Spanish, English, and Mixteco […]
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Celebrate the season in song: Get your tickets to Santa Cruz Symphony’s Holiday Concert
Ring in the season with the Santa Cruz Symphony’s beloved Winter Pops Holiday Concert, a festive celebration packed with music, nostalgia, and holiday cheer. This year’s program brings the joy front and center with Leroy Anderson’s sparkling holiday classics, the playful and heartwarming Symph-Hanukkah, and iconic selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Audiences of all ages […]
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Create holiday traditions that grow with your family
Every family has holiday traditions. Some are generations old, like baking a favorite cookie recipe or walking through the same neighborhoods to see the lights. Others are newer and reflect the way families grow and change over time. What makes a tradition special is not how perfect it looks, but the meaning it carries year […]