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Six reasons to be proud of banking locally with Bay Federal Credit Union

From national recognition and industry honors to awards chosen by local readers and community organizations. Bay Federal and the people behind it have been recognized for leadership, volunteerism, financial expertise, service, and the work they do every day to support members and the communities we call home. Turns out, people notice when you do things […]

Discover. Experience. Connect. Open Studios returns for it’s 41st year

October is almost here and it’s one of our favorite times of the year – the weather is nearly perfect and the sunsets couldn’t be dreamier. It’s the perfect scenario for the 41st annual Open Studios Art Tour where the public has the opportunity to explore the county discovering and connecting with artists, experiencing the […]

Rotary Club of Freedom to host annual Uncork Corralitos fundraiser for local nonprofits

The `Rotary Club of Freedom` will host its annual Uncork Corralitos fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 17, bringing together local wine, food, music and community support for three Santa Cruz County nonprofit programs. The event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at Alladin Nursery, 2905 Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville, in the Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley area. Guests […]

Comedy, music and theatre await at Santa Cruz Shakespeare

Enjoy outdoor, live theatre at Santa Cruz Shakespeare this month!  Between a wild romp like Private Lives and a musical like The Last Five Years, audiences have their pick of delightful theatre experiences under the trees and stars at the Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park this fall.  The productions share the stage with the […]

Apple pies, monster trucks & live music: Don’t miss the 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair

Get ready for five days of classic fair fun! The 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair returns Sept. 16-20 with live entertainment, carnival rides, local food, community traditions and plenty of surprises. This year’s theme, “Apple Pies and Starry Skies,” celebrates the homegrown traditions of the Fair and the natural beauty of the Watsonville fairgrounds. Rev […]

This Santa Cruz County literacy program changes lives: here are three ways you can help

Teresa sat across from a hiring manager, answering interview questions in English. Although she had been studying English with her literacy tutor, they hadn’t reached the lesson on job interviews yet. But Teresa (a pseudonym, used to protect her privacy) applied for the caregiving role on her own. She got the job, and has since […]

Plan your next step at Cabrillo College’s College & Career Family Night

Choosing a college, planning for a career or figuring out how to pay for higher education can feel overwhelming. Cabrillo College’s College & Career Family Night 2026 gives students and families the opportunity to explore their options, connect with college representatives and get answers to important questions — all in one evening. Join Cabrillo College […]

Take a Musical Journey Through America With Santa Cruz Symphony

What does America sound like? Santa Cruz Symphony’s season opening concert responds in spectacular fashion with a program spanning more than two centuries. It highlights trumpet fanfares, jazz-inflected rhapsodies, and melodies born from struggle and hope. This patriotic concert begins, fittingly, with “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Francis Scott Key created the poem in 1814 after watching […]

Cabrillo College student housing takes shape

New student housing is taking shape at Cabrillo College, bringing 647 beds and new amenities to the Aptos campus. Here’s what students need to know about the project and how to stay updated. Cabrillo College is moving closer to opening its new Costa Vista student housing community, a first-of-its-kind partnership with UC Santa Cruz that […]

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