Tag: Santa Cruz
Former Scotts Valley police chief hired as second-in-command at UCSC force
After all the fanfare surrounding his departure, former Scotts Valley Police Chief Steve Walpole Jr. only ended up spending a few days as a...
Short plays deliver big stories in 8 Tens @ 8 theater...
Each January brings a feeling of fresh motivation to Santa Cruz. While local residents attempt to adhere to their New Year’s resolutions by joining...
TherapyWorks | Setting Goals That Support Your Mental Health
As we move into a new season, many of us feel inspired to set goals. But traditional goal-setting often focuses on productivity, achievement and...
Santa Cruz Museum presents inaugural 5 Minute Film Fest
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) has announced the inaugural MAH 5 Minute Film Fest, with the screening taking place on Thursday...
TherapyWorks | A Guide to Enjoying the Holidays Stress-Free
The holiday season may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but it can also be a lot to manage. Between family expectations,...
News Briefs | Published Dec. 12, 2025
Santa Cruz Symphony presents Holiday Concert this weekend
The winter months begin with joyful celebration, and the Santa Cruz Symphony is jumping right in with...
Filmmaker turns personal trauma into art with new comedy-drama, ‘Dissociated Me’
For filmmaker Janaé Ballot, telling her own story was never supposed to be easy—but she didn’t expect her story to take on the twists...
TherapyWorks | Use Year-End Reflection to Strengthen Mental Health
As the year winds down, life naturally slows just enough for us to catch our breath. It’s a moment to look at the routine,...
Third man convicted for 2019 Atre murder in Santa Cruz Mountains
An 18-year-old man who participated in the 2019 kidnapping, robbery and murder of tech executive and cannabis entrepreneur Tushar Atre was convicted Wednesday for...
Santa Cruz Wharf incident: 1 person dead, dog sent for emergency...
A 65-year-old Scotts Valley man was pulled from a van that broke through guardrails along the Santa Cruz Wharf and plunged into 30-foot-deep ocean...
News Briefs | Published June 19, 2026
Candidate forums planned ahead of November election
Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department and local city clerks are inviting residents interested in running for office in...
