‘Hamlet’ side characters get their turn in the spotlight in ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’
The live theater scene in Santa Cruz has one more attraction for those who prefer the stage over the screen as “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” enters its third and final weekend of performances at Santa Cruz Actors’ Theatre.
This farcical Shakespeare-adjacent tale isn’t heavy...
Hopes run high for Cougar water polo
The San Lorenzo Valley girls water polo team will likely improve on its 1-6 2008 record in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League on the strength of goaltender and captain Johanna Coker.
Santa Cruz County marks fire safety milestone with picnic celebration
Fire safety advocates and local leaders recently gathered at Paradise Park to celebrate Santa Cruz County’s milestone of surpassing 100 Firewise USA communities—earning third place nationally in recognized sites.
The Sept. 28 picnic, hosted by the Santa Cruz County Fire Safe Council and organized by...
Cougars roll on in playoffs
For the second time in two weeks, the San Lorenzo Valley Cougars handed the Soquel Knights a 5-2 loss.
Brookdale Big Queer Weekend keeps things positive in face of some opposition
Despite facing hurdles—such as venues not being willing to play host and controversy on social media—Cyn Khambatta, organizer of the Brookdale Big Queer Weekend, pulled off a pleasant and positive mini-festival in the San Lorenzo Valley last weekend.
However, she said she chose to cancel...
Boulder Creek gains federal Opportunity Zone status
Boulder Creek has received a federal Opportunity Zone designation, opening new opportunities to attract private investment, support local businesses and strengthen the community’s long-term...
