Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Introducing Your Monthly Guide to Family Finance Education

I’m really excited to introduce you to a new column this month and every month about family financial fitness. It’s something I’ve wanted since we purchased this magazine, a place to help parents and kids...

Shared Adventures Helps Disabled Enjoy Outdoor Activities

The name says it all! What Foster Andersen, founder and CEO, has cultivated over the past 30 years is many Shared Adventures for the disabled community. The non-profit organizes activities for disabled folks so they...

Cigs, Vapes and Now Zyn

Do you know what Zyn is? Have you heard of the “upper-decky lip pillow? If you have tween or teen children or grandchildren, hang on because you need to be in the know. Zyn is...

How Silence Can Speak A Thousand Words

National Day of Silence was a foreign concept to me until my freshman year in high school. National Day of Silence is a national peaceful protest where queer people and allies participate in a vow...

Support Families in Need by Donating Milk

For 50 years the Mothers Milk Bank of San Jose has been providing human milk to babies in need, making it the longest running milk bank in the country. Milk banking has changed over time...

Create a Cozy Corner to Increase Peace in Your Home

What is a Cool Down Zone? Everyone needs to take a break sometimes. Creating a cool down zone in your home can be a simple and effective way to normalize big feelings and encourage emotional...

Assess Your Stability During Financial Literacy Month

Americans say their financial health is a top priority. Maybe a top source of anxiety, too, as three quarters of us admit to being stressed about our finances. Many of us have become financially unhealthy...

Kids Day Downtown

Sunshine, sandy beaches, and a laid-back vibe – Santa Cruz embodies the California dream. But beyond the coastal attractions, the Downtown district offers a treasure trove of experiences that make it a haven for families...

Aloha Santa Cruz

As we enter springtime, the weather (finally) shifting, plans for summer emerge, and a lovely time to gear ourselves up for fun in the sun. Summer is RIGHT around the corner. (Have you registered for...

Creating Art for Everybody to Enjoy

Public sculpture and mosaic creations inspired by nature have been the specialty of local artist Kathleen Crocetti. Her colorful murals adorn walls, sidewalks, plazas and buildings throughout Santa Cruz County. After a 30-year career teaching...