Hi friends,
I’m officially out of the country this week and not following the “America: The Last Days” mini-series, so no spoilers, OK?
Now, on with the show.
Journalism’s story
A reminder that we at Lookout, in collaboration with fellow journalism organization CalMatters, invite one and all for a screening of the documentary “Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink,” next Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Del Mar in Santa Cruz. “Stripped” tells the story of hedge-fund ownership in the newspaper industry, specifically the company Alden Global Capital, which owns almost every single daily newspaper in the Bay Area (including the Santa Cruz Sentinel). A panel to discuss the crisis in local journalism will feature Lookout CEO Ken Doctor, as well as CalMatters CEO Neil Chase and Julie Reynolds, co-founder of Voices of Monterey Bay.
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Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, Sept. 18-25
THIS WEEK IN A&E
Santa Cruz punk band Drain to make Coachella debut
Santa Cruz hardcore punk band Drain will perform at Coachella in April 2026, sharing the stage with acts like Iggy Pop and Suicidal Tendencies, plus pop stars FKA Twigs and Karol G. The announcement comes as the band prepares to release its third album in […]
Tech prophet Jaron Lanier, now a Santa Cruz local, returns to a primary passion – music
Jaron Lanier is known for both his accomplishments in high tech and his criticisms of its effects. But he also maintained a rigorous career as a musician. Back in Santa Cruz, he’s returning to his musical roots with a show at Kuumbwa and a new […]
CLOSING THIS WEEKEND: In Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s brilliant ‘Master Harold,’ superb performances deliver devastating truths
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s “‘Master Harold’ … and the Boys” is both intimate and explosive. What begins with dancing and banter unravels into a devastating portrait of racism, betrayal and moral choice. With five-star performances, this is a must-see.
Zombie chickens invade Santa Cruz: Cult studio Troma films latest grindhouse flick downtown
Cult movie studio Troma, which has helped launch the careers of Hollywood A-listers like James Gunn, filmed its latest low-budget shock-horror production, “Poultrygeist 2,” in downtown Santa Cruz.
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