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 […]
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What is a HELOC? A simple guide to using your home’s equity
If you’ve owned your home for a while, you’ve likely built up equity without even thinking about it. Equity can be a powerful financial tool, but many homeowners aren’t sure how to access it or when it makes sense. One option you may have heard about is a Home Equity Line of Credit, or a […]
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The happiest people in Santa Cruz County are volunteers: here is how you can join them
Karen Delaney, Executive Director of the Volunteer Center, recently wrote, “Hope and happiness are, sadly, in short supply right now — but not amongst volunteers.” That’s not sentimental. That’s her thesis, refined over 44 years of building a volunteer movement in Santa Cruz County. Volunteering, Karen will tell you, is the antidote — to isolation, […]
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From isolation to community: Why peer support matters
Some of the most powerful mental health support comes from ordinary people who truly “get it”, those who have walked a similar path and found recovery along the way. Individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions, often called “peers,” have a unique ability to foster hope, trust, and self-empowerment in others. These can be […]
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Acclaimed astrophysicist and electric slam poet blend science and storytelling in upcoming UCSC lecture
By Haneen Zain Since joining UC Santa Cruz in 2007, Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz has pushed the boundaries of astronomy and astrophysics. The UC Santa Cruz professor has won a number of awards for his research of the cosmos, mentorship of students, and groundbreaking research including a Packard Fellowship, NSFCAREER Award, and more. In 2020, he was […]
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Ripple Effect Arts Festival: 11 days of art, music & creativity across Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County is getting a burst of creativity this April 16–26 with the inaugural Ripple Effect Arts Festival—11 days of performances, visual art, music, poetry, fashion, and unexpected creative moments popping up across the county. This festival highlights the remarkable depth of artists and creative work rooted in our community. In Santa Cruz County, […]
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The greatest of all symphonies: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
Ludwig van Beethoven never heard a note of his renowned Symphony No. 9. Because he was deaf by that point, he didn’t even hear the wildly enthusiastic applause as he received five standing ovations from the audience. Now Santa Cruz Symphony and Music Director Daniel Stewart bring that innovative composition to the concert stage, along […]
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April is for action: 10 ways to volunteer now in Santa Cruz County
This April is Global Volunteer Month—a time to honor the thousands of volunteers who show up for our community all year long. Research backs up what volunteers already know: service strengthens people, reduces isolation, and builds purpose. It reminds us we’re not alone. When the world feels heavy, when we’re facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, volunteering […]
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How to fire harden your roof in Santa Cruz’s wildfire zones
When a wildfire moves through an area, it is often not the flames that reach homes first. It is wind-driven embers, carried long distances, landing on roofs, in gutters, and near small openings. If those embers find dry debris or a vulnerable entry point, they can ignite a home even when the fire itself is […]
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Dharma’s speaks honestly: A beloved local restaurant at a crossroads
Dear friends, We need to share something with you that is long overdue. Dharma’s has been struggling financially — not for months, but for years. We had hoped that we could turn things around quietly, but the math is simple and unforgiving: the cost of ingredients, labor, utilities, and everything it takes to keep a […]
