This week’s horoscopes offer guidance on creativity, relationships, courage, perspective and embracing unconventional forms ...

After five years with Zayante Fire, Ryan Masters reflects on emergency calls, personal trauma and the demands of volunteer ...

Santa Cruz County agencies report at least 242 illegal-fireworks calls, 23 citations and several criminal referrals over the ...

High Tide at La Bahia Hotel pairs Pacific Rim-inspired seafood and ocean views with a refreshing Flowers Sonoma Coast Rosé.

A Santa Cruz yoga teacher examines hot yoga, saunas, steam rooms and red-light therapy—and what research says about their potential benefits.

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

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

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

STREET VOICES Local activist Omar Dieguez speaks out June 17 against agricultural pesticide use in front of the Driscoll's headquarters in Watsonville during a large protest. PHOTO: Tarmo ...

PVUSD trustees renewed school resource officer contracts for three high schools as supporters and opponents debated safety, policing and mental health services.

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