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 […]
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What a newsroom taught me about storytelling – and community: A look back at my internship with Lookout Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz student, Cassidy Beach, writes about her experience as an intern at Lookout Santa Cruz
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Kaiser Permanente’s tips for skin safety this Summer in Santa Cruz County
Temperatures are heating up, and that means many people are spending more time outside. Although Santa Cruz County has beautiful terrain for hikes, bike rides and lazy days at the beach, it’s important to take skin safety seriously. “Skin cancer, including melanoma, is curable if detected early,” said Kaiser Permanente Santa Cruz County Chief Victor […]
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Watsonville’s cultural district comes alive during Ripple Effect Arts Festival
Watsonville’s creativity takes center stage on April 18 with Ripple Watsonville: The Cultural District Unfolds—a day-long celebration of art, music, film, and community. Part of the Ripple Effect Arts Festival, this event is one of several taking place across Santa Cruz County during California’s Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month. Together, these gatherings recognize and invest […]
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Kids asked, we answered: A financial literacy Q&A with Bay Federal Credit Union
April is Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to helping young people build strong money habits that can last a lifetime. Kids and teens are naturally curious about money, but they don’t always ask about it directly. Their questions more often come up in everyday moments at home. Here are a few questions young people […]
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Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub & Restaurant celebrates 30 years, invites the community to keep the tradition alive
For three decades, Rosie McCann’s has been more than just a restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz — it’s been a second home. A place where first dates turned into anniversaries, where birthdays were toasted with pints, and where generations of families gathered around hearty Irish fare and live music. This year marks the beloved pub’s […]
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Step into Mozart’s world: The Santa Cruz Symphony brings Amadeus to life
The Santa Cruz Symphony brings music and theater together this March with a powerful concert staging of Amadeus, inspired by Peter Shaffer’s celebrated play. This special production transforms the concert hall into a dramatic stage, immersing audiences in the legendary rivalry between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Conceived for the concert stage by Music […]
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Not just in your head: The medicine that finally makes sense of women’s symptoms
Women are asking better questions about their health than ever before. They want to understand their symptoms, not just manage them. They want explanations that make sense, and they want care that takes their lived experience seriously. That’s the landscape I work in every day. I see women who are smart, health-literate, and persistent; yet […]
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Watsonville Film Festival celebrates 14th season: Over 50 films, 20 cultural events, local premieres & live music
Now in its 14th season, the Watsonville Film Festival (WFF) returns with a bold and timely theme: Art As Resistance. This year’s Festival will feature more than 50 films and 20 cultural events, bringing together award-winning films, local premieres, filmmaker meet-ups, live performances, and community celebrations across the region. For Festival dates, tickets, and full […]