Maria Elena De La Garza, the Executive Director of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, has been working in the nonprofit sector for over 29 years. Her expertise and generosity in building and supporting community networks, implementing solution-based strategies, and demonstrating leadership in action, has earned her the 2023 NEXTies Lifetime Achievement award. […]
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Rising Scholars Network at Cabrillo College expands opportunities for justice-impacted students
As part of its continued mission to reduce barriers to education, Cabrillo College is expanding its efforts to serve incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students, including a new partnership with the county’s Rountree Medium Facility. Starting in April, the college will provide instruction at the county jail facility to help prepare residents for success after leaving […]
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UC Santa Cruz Arts Division to break ground on new state-of-the-art Social Documentation Lab
UC Santa Cruz’s Division of the Arts will soon begin construction of a world-class production and post-production facility in support of its Social Documentation program. The Social Documentation program or SocDoc for short describes itself as “a one-of-a-kind program designed for future documentarians committed to social change and to documenting communities, cultures, issues, and individuals […]
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Share your thoughts on Cabrillo College’s impending name change
Following a recommendation from a Cabrillo College board subcommittee last week to change the name, the board of…
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Honorees for 2023 Santa Cruz NEXTies announced, featuring Mak Nova, Apéro Club, Cruz Foam, and more
Are you ready for this year’s NEXTies Awards? On pause for the last few years due to COVID, Lookout and Event Santa Cruz have now partnered together to bring the beloved event back better than ever on March 31st, 2023 at Woodhouse Brewing. NEXTies has been THE Santa Cruz County award show celebrating the up […]
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Honorees for 2023 Santa Cruz NEXTies announced, featuring Mak Nova, Apéro Club, Cruz Foam, and more
Are you ready for this year’s NEXTies Awards? On pause for the last few years due to COVID, Lookout and Event Santa Cruz have now partnered together to bring the beloved event back better than ever on March 31st, 2023 at Woodhouse Brewing. NEXTies has been THE Santa Cruz County award show celebrating the up […]
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UC Santa Cruz launches new center, Campus + Community, to facilitate social justice scholarships
After more than 50 years of engagement in the region, UC Santa Cruz is launching a new center to coordinate campus and community connections for action-oriented scholarships that advance social justice. Campus + Community (C + C) builds on previous efforts by the university to build meaningful local partnerships, such as the longstanding work of […]
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Expert Santa Cruz County property management with a local’s touch
When it comes to selling, renting or marketing a home, well-rounded local experience is one of the most important factors. Luckily for Santa Cruzans, the crew at Schooner Realty carry a renowned understanding of the local market and tenant pool. Most of the team at Schooner Realty was born and raised right here in Santa […]
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Converted Santa Cruz victorian home provides respite for homeless after hospital stays
Robert Holdridge spent months living in a tent encampment on the west side of Santa Cruz. After a debilitating fall, Holdridge spent three days in the hospital. Once discharged, he was fortunate to be transferred to a program supported by Kaiser Permanente that provided him with a safe place to recuperate. “It’s been life-changing, having […]
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Committed to community: A Q&A with Santa Cruz therapist Holly Hughes
From global health crises to looming economic recessions, the past few years have placed unprecedented stress on people at home and around the world. Now, more than ever, it’s essential to take time and reflect on how life’s obstacles impact our mental health. That’s where experts like Holly Hughes can help. Hughes is a highly-accomplished […]