From baker to co-owner, Javier Ortiz has grown with Kelly’s French Bakery since 1992. With his wife, Gabriela Hernandez, he’s ...

Santa Cruz dining news: a farewell to Mama Celeste pizza, Sidepiece sushi at Madson Wines, Manresa Bread’s expansion and the ...

Santa Cruz County Measure D would require voter approval for new onshore facilities supporting offshore oil, gas and seabed ...

Christina Waters reviews Alexander Kobrin’s piano performance and previews Ensemble Monterey, Espressivo and Santa Cruz ...

Restaurant Week is back and better than ever for its 18th year. Get your toothpicks ready and put on your bib because it’s ...

Aubrey Graves explores Santa Cruz ghost stories, local legends and unexplained encounters in her new book, Supernatural Santa ...

Josie Cowden explores Demetria Estate’s 2023 Cuvée Constantine red blend, plus Aptos favorites Seascape Foods and Seacliff ...

How independent creators, freelancers and niche specialists are gaining ground in local lifestyle media, and what makes their ...

Elizabeth Borelli meets Ed Frey, 86, at Simpkins Family Swim Center to explore his underwater yoga practice and his account of improved mobility.

Círculo de poetas & Writers celebrates a decade of literary community with a new anthology and an Oct. 27 reading at Satori Arts in Santa Cruz.

Blue Lagoon alumni return for the Santa Cruz Comedy Festival, Oct. 12–17, with all 13 headliners together at Kuumbwa on ...

Uncork Corralitos returns Oct. 17, alongside Santa Cruz County’s Haunted Harvest Pool Bash, Chaminade’s Moon Dinner and more ...