Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Latest Con Job May Kill Us All

They conned us again and this time might be the worst. First, they told us cigarettes were safe and...

Look Lively, There’s a New Kid’s Store Downtown

As the bright, mid-morning light streams through the Lively Kid’s storefront windows, owner Kayti...

How Can We Make Colleges Accessible to All Students?

In my previous article last month, I addressed how affirmative action really affects college...

Keeping the Airwaves Alive

“Our motto at the station is ‘Serve the Community First’,” said Tina Davey, station manager and...

Bellies, Birth and Babies is Back

Birth Network of Santa Cruz County is excited to offer the first Bellies, Birth and Babies (BBB)...

Becoming a Great Grandmother

An old adage says the best thing about being a grandparent is that you can give the baby or toddler...

To Punish or Not to Punish?

How could we possibly raise children without punishment? How will they know the difference between...

Iconic Attraction Returns Soon to the Boardwalk

Something has been missing at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for too long, an attraction that is a...

Skipping Grades, Relevance of College and Homework Research

Editor’s Note: The following questions were submitted by Growing Up in Santa Cruz to Santa Cruz...

A Brave Space for All

By Sion Erkiletian, Juniper, and Daphne The Queer, Trans & Allied Student Summit of the Central...

Best of 2023

We asked you to share your favorite places to take your kids and places you enjoy as a family. We...