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...
When a child struggles, we often focus on the child. Learn why looking at the setting—noise, lighting, and expectations—is key to their success and growth...
Learn how Positive Discipline and the Japanese concept of sōji can teach children stewardship, community responsibility, and environmental care in Santa Cruz...
High school students in the Teen Artes Summer Program created colorful wood-panel murals for Watsonville City Hall under the theme 'nature, community and culture.'...
Dr. Sara Faheem shares essential health advice for Santa Cruz County students, covering diet, hygiene, mental health, and physical activity for the new school year...
Santa Cruz City Schools provides free breakfast and lunch for all students in the 2026-2027 school year, emphasizing healthy, sustainable food and equity...
Discover the inspiring story of Nicolas Nilo Oliveira, from a near-drowning in Brazil to becoming a three-time Olympic swimmer and youth coach in Watsonville...
Ashley Thomas of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter shares expertise on the responsibilities, ethics, and joys of raising a backyard chicken flock...
Meet Willow, a gorgeous white cat with a sweet, sensitive soul looking for her forever home...
Explore the vibrant art scene at Cabrillo Gallery's fall exhibition, featuring works from faculty, staff, and national artists, perfect for young creators...
Youth voices MJ Reynoso and Evelyn Roberts share their experiences of community and belonging at the Queer, Trans, and Allied Student Summit...
The 2026 Santa Cruz County Fair offers five days of family fun with monster trucks, live concerts, and the "Apple Pies and Starry Skies" drone show...
9-year-old Anaïs Kettmann shares her exciting first experience attending a Santa Cruz Warriors basketball game, from mascot sightings to meeting her principal...
Join 11-year-old Coco Kettmann on a challenging and fruity 10-day family bike adventure from Germany to Prague, complete with flat tires and Czech treats...
James Norbury's The Cat Who Taught Zen is a beautifully illustrated woodland tale that offers simple but profound Zen wisdom for both children and adults...
MusicalMe celebrates 30 years of the Music Together program in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties, having served over 65,000 children and families since 1996...
Discover why understanding a child's unique identity beyond a diagnosis is crucial for their development and well-being through relationship-based support...