By Scott Hernandez-Jason Pursuing all opportunities to provide more housing to current students and help reduce the local housing crisis, UC Santa Cruz will house up to 400 upper-division undergraduate students and more than 60 employees at a soon-to-be-constructed apartment complex to be built by a private developer. The housing development on Delaware Avenue is just […]
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UC Santa Cruz researchers uncover sea otters’ tool use for survival in a changing environment
By Mike Peña Sea otters are one of the few animals that use rocks and other objects to access their food, and a new study has found that individual sea otters that use tools—most of whom are female—can eat larger prey and reduce tooth damage when their preferred prey becomes depleted. The study’s researchers and their […]
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10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of May 17
Are you on the lookout for a new career path in Santa Cruz County? Look no further! We’ve curated a list of the top 10 Santa Cruz County job opportunities recently posted to our job board, spanning various industries and roles. Whether you’re a recent graduate, seasoned professional, or someone seeking a fresh start, Santa […]
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Five things Santa Cruz parents love about Gateway’s Middle School: College prep, electives, and more
Located on the westside Gateway’s Middle School serves families in Santa Cruz County. An independent day school since 1970 for students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade, get to know the top five things parents love about Gateway’s approach to learning. “Gateway has provided our daughters with a wonderful learning environment. It is with pleasure […]
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NEXTies 2024 Content Creator of the Year: Double Meat Please Spotlight
Hey DMP, excited to get started! Could you give us a little background on yourself? How did you guys end up in Santa Cruz? Daniel was raised in San Francisco then moved to Santa Cruz in 2006. He went to UCSC then after graduating worked at several gyms in the Santa Cruz Area until he […]
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NEXTies 2024 Young Leader of the Year: Iman Moshari Spotlight
Hey Iman, excited to get started! Could you give a background of yourself? Where did you grow up? I come from a culturally beautiful country—Iran and I like to call myself authentic Persian (because I hope one day I’m worth as much as a Persian Rug). I am Santa Cruzian…if that makes sense? I say […]
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The music of Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, ET, and more comes to the Civic
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music and adventure with the Santa Cruz Symphony’s annual pops concert on June 8, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Come early and enjoy the free street party with live music, food trucks and a costume contest! Featuring iconic selections from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, ET, Jurassic Park, […]
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NEXTies 2024 Entrepreneurs of the Year: Tram Vu and Chelsea Cabrera (Mariposa Coffee) Spotlight
Wow, the NEXTies are almost here! Hey Tram and Chelsea, excited to get started! Could you give a background of yourselves? How did the two of you end up in Santa Cruz? Chelsea is the daughter of Cuban refugees, born and raised in Miami, Florida. Her cultural influences started at home. “I may not have […]
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NEXTies 2024 Best in Booze: Margins Wine Spotlight
Hey Margins! Could you give us a little history and share the story of starting up Margins Wine? Margins produces low-intervention wines using grapes from underrepresented regions, vineyards, and varietals. We make wines from organically farmed vineyards, using minimal additives during the winemaking process (SO2 only), and never employing the use of temperature control, fining, […]
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NEXTies 2024 Visual Artist of the Year: Eugenia Renteria Spotlight
Eugenia is an award-winning filmmaker and educator. Born and raised in a rural community in Zacatecas, Mexico, she brings a unique perspective to her work. After relocating to the California Central Coast, Eugenia has written and directed several impactful films, including “Amor en Cuarentena,” “Strawberry Picker,” “13 Años, 9 Kilómetros,” and “Tierra Fértil.” Her film […]