Growing Up in Santa Cruz

United Way’s Innovative 211 Program Delivers Free Meals and Much More

While everyone is familiar with calling 911 for emergencies, some may not know about another...

David Bowie’s Sax Player Finds Success After Aptos High

When Saxophonist Donny McCaslin and his New York-based band blazed through one of the best-received...

Easing the Pain of Ride Breakdowns

I recently returned from a few days in Southern California to visit Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags...

Ready or Not, Here They Come 

There is so much to think about and do to prepare for a new baby. Nine months of pregnancy can seem...

An Effective and Unique Parenting Approach

Growing Up In Santa Cruz recently featured Positive Discipline articles discussing the differences...

The Family That Studies Together

For the past couple of years, I have watched and supported my husband Bob in his quest to earn his...

Watsonville Teen is County’s First Student Trustee

The Santa Cruz County Board of Education has for decades made innumerable decisions that affect the...

Berry, Berry Fun

Dozens of Radcliff Elementary School students on Monday got a dual surprise: a berry feast from...

Robot Bees and AI Cars Teach Tech

Students across Santa Cruz county will be learning computer technology from the most unlikely of...

8 Easy Steps to Build Strong Study Skills

Now that students are back in school, let’s set them up to build strong study skills. I’m teaching...

Seymour Center Teaches Kids About Climate Change

Devastating floods, fires, and drought – Santa Cruz County has directly felt the impacts of...

Healthy Family Habits for the Holidays

Holiday season is here and whether you are the type who loves all of the seasonal celebrations or...

Adventures in Student Directing

In August of 2023 nine ambitious Cabrillo College students were selected by Professor Don Williams...

We Love Our Local Community College Cabrillo

On reviewing this issue, Managing Editor Nathan Mixter asked if we had too many stories about...