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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

From climate resilience to forensic science, UC Santa Cruz announces 2025 Innovation Impact Award recipients

By Public Affairs UC Santa Cruz has announced the recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Innovation Impact Awards, recognizing exceptional innovation and impact across four categories: Innovator of the Year, Translation of the Year, Community Changemaker, and Lifetime Achievement. The 2025 award recipients are: “These extraordinary honorees reflect the very best of UC Santa Cruz,” said Chancellor […]

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