5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1191+ words) For over a decade, Santa Cruz native, artist, illustrator and graphic designer Shaun Logan—also known as Slogan—has been crafting vibrant murals in Santa Cruz’s most iconic spots, including the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Catalyst Club. Born…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (615+ words) Back in the days before the internet, and I’m talking some 2,700 years ago, poets were the biggest influencers. And, man, did they have some lasting influence, like this guy Homer whose early works just became a hit movie with all…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (176+ words) “Same family. Same recipes. A new home.” That’s how the good folks at La Placa Italian Cuisine are presenting their new world headquarters in Scotts Valley (219 Mt. Hermon Road, Suite F). The restaurant-pizzeria-bakery merges two family businesses—La Placa Bakery…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (44+ words) Good Times | Santa Cruz California's Leading Free Weekly Best of Santa Cruz 2026 mixer at Hotel Paradox LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment....

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (724+ words) Good Times | Santa Cruz California's Leading Free Weekly Things to do in Santa Cruz Week of August 20 RUTH GARBUS A veteran of psych-folk collective Feathers and indie-pop trio Happy Birthday, Garbus found her footing as a solo artist. With two…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (803+ words) Place is important to Hawk. Where some authors might print a prologue, he included a surfer’s map from the Golden Gate to Davenport Landing. We’ve traced that today, Sunday-driving on a Tuesday along Highway 1. “Tide’s a little too high,” he…...