Growing Up in Santa Cruz

19-Year-Old Has Got Social Media Wired

Scotts Valley High graduate Austyn Crispell is the founder of Santa Cruz-based Makhai Media, a...

Hate Speech Doesn’t Belong on Campus

We are deeply disturbed by the fact that some UCSC students held a birthday party for Adolf Hitler...

Summer Self-Care for Families

Summer means: school’s out, kids are home and routines can go out the window. One of the greatest...

Treasure Hunting in Monterey

Ready to hunt for some undersea treasure in Monterey? Treasure Hunt: The Ride will soon open on...

Elemental Tree Network Offers Natural Help for Trees

Over 300 years have passed since California first felt the effects of colonization, but a key...

Celebrating Kids Helping Others

Maybe it’s the salt air, the towering redwoods, or the sparkling ocean – who knows? But there...

COE Announces Educator of the Year Awards

The Santa Cruz County Office of Education announced the recipients of the 2023 Santa Cruz County...

Neurodivergent Student Shares Secrets of Success

Meet Abby. She’s an independent, kind and funny 26-year-old who lives in Santa Cruz and loves...

Nurse-Family Partnership Provides Support

By Laura Maxson Being pregnant with a first child comes with lots of changes. In the best of...

Tips for Dads and Father Figures

I have many happy childhood memories of my dad playing the guitar and singing, instigating highly...

SCPL Receives Grant for NewLaptops for STEAM Program

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) was awarded a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and...

Summer Reading Program Encourages Kids to Explore

By Amanda Rotella The theme at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries this summer is FIND YOUR VOICE! Our...

Exhausted in the Best Way

My granddaughter is exhausting. But I’m not complaining. When I am with her, I am all in. When she...

Dads and Grads Gift Guide

It’s always good to remember where you come from and celebrate it. To remember where you come...