California’s Department of Insurance wants to require insurers to take homeowners’ efforts to reduce wildfire risk into account when setting premiums

Mariachi Women Warriors, Artemis, Annual Santa Cruz Longboard Union Memorial Day Surf Contest and more

The theatrical reimagining of Homer’s masterpiece erupts with a renewed energy

A letter to the editor of Good Times

A letter to the editor of Good Times

A letter to the editor of Good Times

Shakespeare’s fingerprints are all over this summer’s stage productions

One of the largest reggae-rock festivals in the world has deep Santa Cruz roots

Purcell’s ‘semi-opera’ blends Shakespeare drama with song

Ami Chen Mills, Justin Cummings and Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson vie for seat

Researchers are trying to develop a method to detect smoke-tainted grapes before it’s too late

Free will astrology for the week of May 25

Also, the Artichoke Festival returns and Quri Quinoa Vodka—made in Peru

The Davenport spot’s Bearclaws and other baked goods attract customers from far and wide

Plus, register for Venus Spirits Cocktails’ Lindsay Eshleman’s ‘All About Gin’ class

Over 7,000 of the nearly 18,000 power outages were in Santa Cruz County

Son Lux, who created the score for the movie 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' played Felton Music Hall on May 14

New nonprofit hosts inclusive live music at the VFW

Top Dog Film Festival, Robyn Hitchcock, UC Santa Cruz Festival of Monsters and more

The work of 32 SLV artists will be on display at the two-day event

No matter your opinion on the ballot measure, there’s a bigger picture

A letter to the editor of Good Times

Supporters and opponents explain their positions on the controversial ballot measure

Whether Measure D passes or fails, here are all the parties who really control the railbanking decision

There’s a lot of speculation about the ballot measure, but here’s what it would really do

Group offers recent mothers a path back to the beach

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute study finds communication is key to the species’ survival

Grey Bears executive director Tim Brattan announces retirement; Second Harvest announces new CEO, Erica Padilla-Chavez

Owner of Michael Cheek’s proposed Bonny Doon residence sued by neighbors

Free will astrology for the week of April 27

Also, Chaminade’s Vine to View dinner series and Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival

Todd Parker’s pizza operation goes from pop-up to permanently available at Sante Adairius Brewery

Plus, Wine in the Redwoods at Big Basin Vineyards estate vineyard and winery

Organizers say 'massive’ events are no longer realistic for the annual gathering

Incarcerated people, attorneys navigating California’s new resentencing laws

Event moves to Pinto Lake County Park for return to in-person format on May 8

Small city will have to accomodate 1,200 homes, including roughly 800 affordable units

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that it had asked the Justice Department to appeal a federal court ruling striking down its requirement for masking on planes, trains, buses and other modes of transportation

Sempervirens fund challenges people to show love for nature with a hug on social media

$400 million has been secured for a much-needed upgrade, but residents still need to approve

‘Foodie For the People’ Screening, Felipe Esparza, Behind-the-Scenes Bird Banding Station and more

Black Mountain frontman Stephen McBean’s other band Pink Mountaintops, is releasing their first album in eight years

Legendary but mysterious, pioneering 1970s Santa Cruz Americana band stages rare reunion

Vinyl’s continued renaissance signifies more than music’s connective power

A letter to the editor of Good Times

A time for giving sustainability issues their due

Win tickets for An Evening with David Sedaris on Wednesday, May 4 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Drawing Date is April 29, 2022.

Win tickets to Santa Cruz Chamber Players Concert Two: Gabriel Fauré and His Circle of Influence on May 7th or 8th. Drawing Date is May 2, 2022.

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