Coverage of Santa Cruz’s salt-encrusted, Monterey Bay-centric culture, including issues that affect quality of life.

Two June Santa Cruz events celebrate the work and life of local icon Jin Denevan. For First Friday, he’ll be on hand at...

No need to trek all the way to those packed valleys up north when the Corralitos Wine Trail will lead you to world-class...

From the wharf and Boardwalk in Santa Cruz to the Capitola Village beachfront — and all kinds of other spots — free...
Watsonville farmers’ market El Mercado tackles food insecurity, promotes healthy living
Watsonville farmers’ market El Mercado tackles food insecurity, promotes healthy living