Over the past decade, 127 teachers left Santa Cruz City Schools because they couldn’t afford to live in the county, and 95% of job offers were declined for the same reason, according to the district. ...
Discover the efficiency of HIIT workouts. Learn how to improve your fitness, metabolism, and health with these short, effective home exercises...
Editor's note for October 2026 by Brad Kava, covering community heroes, teachers' salaries, local contests, and the value of live music for children...
Discover how AI chatbots are impacting children and learn actionable tips for parents to navigate this new digital landscape safely and responsibly...
Joyce Pearce, who has spent over four decades assembling care bundles for newborns at Watsonville Community Hospital, celebrated her 90th birthday...
Is AI-generated music the pinnacle of art or just a soulless illusion? An exploration of technical perfection versus human authenticity...
Learning how to navigate the reality of being disliked is an essential life skill for building resilience and forming meaningful new connections...
Learn how to nurture your partnership while raising a child with extra needs. Discover the importance of co-regulation, repair, and finding time for each other...
Learn how Positive Discipline helps parents move beyond behaviorist rewards and punishments to foster deep, long-lasting secure attachment in children...
A beautiful story about how a new mural of California poppies at Discovery Preschool celebrates community, resilience, and growth after years of challenges...
Understanding Senate Bill 54 and what it means for your daily waste sorting and the future of regional sustainability. Sorting Out the Future of Recycling: An deep dive into California’s new anti-single-use packaging legislation and...
UCSC Professor Martin Devecka uses Homer's Odyssey to help modern students navigate an increasingly complex world through lessons of metis and xenia...
Dientes Community Dental Care is expanding access to pediatric dental care with the addition of two pediatric specialty dentists, Dr. Jody Chiang and Dr. Danny Do. With their arrival Dientes is now accepting new patients...
October is National Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month and Animal Safety and Protection Month. Learn how you can help shelter dogs and promote animal safety in your community...
Discover two chilling yet tender children's books, 'The Skull' and 'The Dark', which transform childhood fears into beautifully illustrated stories of courage...
Youth voices MJ Reynoso and Evelyn Roberts share their experiences of community and belonging at the Queer, Trans, and Allied Student Summit...
I just returned home after spending five weeks in New Jersey, and I came back with a whole new appreciation for Santa Cruz. I loved every minute with my family. I taught my grandson how...
Voter data from the June primary shows a significant gap between young and older voters in Santa Cruz County, sparking a conversation on civic engagement...
Confidence at the gym starts with understanding how to use machines. Learn the basics of push, pull, hinge, squat, and lunge movements for a safer workout...
Community Mountain Gym has returned to the San Lorenzo Valley, finding a permanent home in downtown Felton to provide gymnastics and movement programs for kids...
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education (COE) prepares for the 2026-27 school year, balancing new student leadership programs with declining enrollment...
Santa Cruz City Schools have earned national recognition for their efforts to support student health and wellness, named to America's Healthiest Schools list...