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But academia was never her sole/soul focus. “Even while working on my degrees, I was directing at the Actors’ Theatre, in Santa Cruz,” Shakina says, speaking from rehearsals for 5 & Dime.. “Basically, ...

KATIE “You Are A Sad Strange Little Man” —Buzz Lightyear. Katie Turner, 36, Director of Student and Family Support, North Monterey County Unified School District ...

Restaurant reviews, food, beer and wine reviews for Santa Cruz County. Find the best places to eat in Santa Cruz, California right here!

Being a rock star was Mark Mooney’s backup plan, or so he says—somewhat cheekily, I might add. For years, he owned a motorcycle dealership, which for him was the dream job. As much as he loved it, he ...

BEYOND THE BUBBLES Prebiotic sodas typically contain plant-derived fibers that feed beneficial bacteria in the gut. PHOTO: Elizabeth Borelli Recently, I was browsing the aisles at Staff of Life when I ...

In recent months, the buzz about deepfake technology has penetrated nearly every realm of the broader culture—media, academia, tech, national security, entertainment—and it’s not difficult to ...

New Zealand alt-rock innovator Martin Phillipps brings his band the Chills to the Catalyst on Tuesday, March 5 as part of their long-overdue return to the U.S. Here are five songs essential to ...

Twenty-seven real, walkable spots—trailheads, bluffs, murals, tide pools and long-closed swim holes—where wonder still slips through the cracks.

Opened recently, Dreamers is a deeply mountain-vibed breakfast/lunch diner described by owner Allen Strong as a “time machine back to the ’70s, everything except the prices.” His eclectic San Lorenzo ...

Just four days prior, an 18-year-old was arrested by officers with the Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team for having a loaded handgun at the heavily attended annual Belgard Kup football game between ...

As son of the founder of the winery, the late Kathryn Kennedy, Marty Mathis grew up surrounded by all things grape. It’s not surprising that he carries on the tradition of making fine wines. Made with ...