Moon Coin Productions Inc returns to the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz this Spring with 2 world-class tributes! EAGLES Tribute “TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT” on Jan 31 and ELTON JOHN Tribute “ELECTRIC ELTON” on March 6! Take it to the Limit – The Music & Legacy of the Eagles Sat. January 31st – 7:30pm […]
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Fifty years at the doorstep: Why Meals on Wheels matters more than ever—and how you can help
Every weekday morning across Santa Cruz County, a quiet rhythm unfolds. Meals are prepared and packed. Delivery routes are mapped. Volunteers gather their keys and checklists. Then, one by one, the doors open, and hundreds of local seniors don’t just receive a nutritious meal; they welcome a familiar face, a moment of conversation, and the […]
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We’re giving you permission to slow down: 5 ways to ease into the new financial year
The beginning of a new year often comes with familiar pressure to make big changes quickly. Financial goals tend to rise to the top of that list, fueled by messaging that suggests that January is the moment to fix everything at once. Spend less. Pay more. Get ahead immediately. For most people, however, January does […]
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Legendary Jamaican percussionist Larry McDonald to deliver MLK keynote
By Emily Wilson Larry McDonald has been a hand percussionist for over 60 years. While he may not be a household name, his recording and performing career is full of them. He has collaborated with Bob Marley and the Wailers, Toots and the Maytals, Peter Tosh, Lee “Scratch” Perry, and, for nearly 30 years, Gil Scott-Heron. As […]
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The Solar Tax Credit Is Over… Or is it? Here’s how savvy homeowners are going solar in 2026
If the 2025 solar universe had a soundtrack, it would be equal parts construction noise, utility rate alerts, and the gentle hum of a battery kicking on right when the grid decides it’s had enough. At the federal level, the messaging has been clear: encourage more domestic oil-and-gas exploration and production, including on federal lands […]
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Make a resolution to make a difference: Honoring MLK Day through service at Second Harvest
As communities across the nation pause to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is inviting neighbors to turn remembrance into action. On Monday, January 19, 2026, Second Harvest will host a special MLK Day Food Pack, calling on the community to step forward during a […]
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Rigor redefined: How Kirby stretches students without snapping them
By Kirby School What does academic rigor really look like? For many families in Santa Cruz, the term conjures memories of late-night cramming and GPA stress. Or, more recently, it’s a promise made by high-performing public schools or competitive private options with glossy college lists, lists of AP courses, and an implication that this approach […]
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The adult and long term care division of Santa Cruz County is here for you
Resources and support available for older adults experiencing abuse in Santa Cruz County Older adults represent more than a quarter of the population in Santa Cruz County, and this number is only expected to increase. Protecting elders in our community from financial, romantic and physical harm is key to supporting healthy aging. Elder abuse most […]
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From career curiosity to tech professional: Cabrillo’s next IT Institute to launch Spring 2026
Cabrillo College is opening new doors into the local tech workforce with the Spring 2026 launch of its sixth IT Institute cohort—now officially embedded in the college’s new Information Technology (IT) Institute Pre-Apprentice Certificate of Achievement. To help prospective participants get started, we are hosting online information and registration meetings in December and January. These sessions […]
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From destination to daily life, welcome to Downtown Santa Cruz
Downtown Santa Cruz has always been a place of evolution. From rebuilding after the Loma Prieta earthquake to today’s rise in mixed-use development, our downtown has continually adapted to meet the moment. And while change often brings challenges, it also creates new opportunities. Downtown Santa Cruz is growing, shifting, and full of potential. We’re seeing […]
