Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Heroes of the Storm

While you and your family were sheltering from torrential rains, Manuel Rodriguez, 50, and his...

Community Comes Together

If there’s a silver lining to all the storms we’ve faced—besides fighting back on the long...

How You Can Help the Storm Cleanup

The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz is organizing storm cleanup efforts in Felton Grove for the next...

Nothing Like the First Grandchild

My first grandchild arrived seven months ago. A little girl (at least for now) called Grace. I’ve...

Supporting Mental Wellness

I’m grateful for the little moments that start to feel like pre-pandemic life. Before 2020, I never...

The Excavators on the Playground

I spent three years involved in writing and defending the California Preschool Foundations...

Teen Twins Fight Water Pollution at TEDxMeritAcademy

Kids these days! We’ve left them holding the bag of unintended consequences of our own indulgences...

About the Cover

Everyone has been affected in one way or another by this winter’s devastating storms. This includes...

What Do You Do When Your Kid Knocks Out a Tooth?

Santa Cruz County is an adventurous and active place. We love to see kids outside running around...

Are Video Games the Next Theme Park Frontier?

An exciting new trend is gaining traction in the theme park industry, one that could create worlds...

Santa Cruz’s Oldest School Celebrates 160 Years

When Holy Cross Catholic School opened its doors on top of the hill overlooking downtown Santa Cruz...

Picky Preschool Eating

There’s a reassuring element in knowing that you’re not alone in dealing with a parenting challenge...

A Library Lover’s Tour of the Coast

Many people collect items as a hobby. I have friends who collect vintage video games, comic books...

Breastfeeding Coalitions Offer Support

By Laura Maxson Families and healthcare providers know that lactation support takes many forms. More...