On any given weekday morning at Elderday Adult Day Health Care, a Lift Line bus pulls up, and participants step down slowly, greeted by name. Inside, nurses check vitals and medications, and a social worker confers quietly with a family member. Later, there will be movement therapy, music, cognitive exercises, art, nutritious meals, and deep […]
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Thank you, METRO employees: Celebrating National Transit Employee Appreciation Day on March 18
On March 18, Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) recognizes National Transit Employee Appreciation Day and celebrates the employees who make public transit possible across Santa Cruz County. METRO employees help connect people to work, school, medical appointments, and essential services every day. This day is a chance for our community to pause and say […]
When community comes together: A year of action with Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary
As we move into the new year, it’s worth pausing to reflect on what it truly means to be a community—and how much is possible when neighbors come together with purpose. At the Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club -your local service club of 104 community members- 2025 was a year defined by action, service, and […]
Service is the heart of community: How you can “Be the Difference” in Santa Cruz County
At the Volunteer Center, we witness a powerful truth every day: Service is the heartbeat of a thriving community. When you step into service, you weave a web of belonging, hope, and gratitude that holds us all together. Service relieves doubt and uncertainty, connects us to new friends, teaches new skills, and heals our hearts. […]
Bring your family to the Santa Cruz Symphony: An afternoon of music and discovery
Weeks of creative, hands-on learning culminate in a joyful Family Concert that brings music to life for all ages. The afternoon opens with Carnegie Hall Link Up’s The Orchestra Swings, followed by a vibrant showcase from our community arts partners featuring multicultural music and dance from around the world. After intermission, the fun continues with […]
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of January 30
Looking for a new job in Santa Cruz County? Explore the top 10 exciting job opportunities across industries like education, healthcare, and more. Your next career move starts here!
Capitola Home Care: How lived experience shapes better in-home care
For many families in Santa Cruz County, finding dependable, compassionate in-home care can feel overwhelming. It’s a challenge Laura Ruiz knows well — not just professionally, but personally. For more than a decade, Ruiz worked on the front lines of caregiving throughout Santa Cruz County, serving as a Home Health Aide with Hospice of Santa […]
New year, new music: Event Santa Cruz kicks off 2026 with two new projects
By Matt Weir First, for anyone who’s reading this, congratulations. We made it through 2025, not an easy task. The year stands as a tabula rasa, an empty white board with a fresh pack of dry erase markers. So, what better way to kick it off than with a whole bunch of new, local music? […]
Santa Cruz Montessori to hold all School Open House – RSVP today!
Santa Cruz Montessori will host its annual All School Open House on Saturday, January 31st from 10am-12pm. SCM serves children from 18 months to 8th grade and all programs will be open, welcoming visitors to learn more about Montessori education and see the beautifully prepared environments for children at each age level. Teachers and staff […]
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of January 23
Looking for a new job in Santa Cruz County? Explore the top 10 exciting job opportunities across industries like education, healthcare, and more. Your next career move starts here!

