San Jose mayoral candidate Matt Mahan, who grew up on the outskirts of Watsonville, on the campaign trail. PHOTO: Joyce Xi On the surface, San Jose mayoral candidate Matt Mahan’s image coincides with ...

Author Chloe Chapin returns to Bookshop Santa Cruz to discuss Suitable, her new book tracing the history, power and uniformity of men’s fashion.

A federal lawsuit accuses Driscoll’s of misleading consumers about PFAS-related pesticide compounds and sustainability claims ...

The Cabrillo Festival’s “We the Dreamers” season features Philip Glass, Rita Dove, Leilehua Lanzilotti and bold new visions ...

WIG OUT An amazing actor grabs the stage in a big wig. Laney Correa and Manirose Bobisuthi in Ad Hominem by Eric Thomas. PHOTO: Davis Banta Making an entrance, building momentum, and wrapping things ...

Jim Greiner’s Santa Cruz drum circles use rhythm, active listening and shared sound to reduce stress, strengthen connection ...

The Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project celebrates 50 years of protecting threatened coho salmon and steelhead with an Aug.

The Santa Cruz Psychedelic Society returns July 30 with author Abbie Rosner exploring psychedelics, aging, wisdom and ...

ARIES March 21-April 19 In honor of the intensive homecoming phase of your astrological cycle, I have homework for you. 1. Make a prediction about how old you will be when you know precisely who you ...

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to renew contracts that will keep school resource officers in three high schools across the district. The two items passed 4-2 ...

Santa Cruz City Schools is building about 100 below-market apartments on Swift Street to improve teacher recruitment and ...

The Alley-Oop offers craft cocktails, classic drinks and shareable plates in a moody, New York-inspired downtown Santa Cruz ...