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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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Tyreek McDole is a rising star in the jazz community, a winner of the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Outstanding Vocalist Award and the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition. In concert on Monday at ...

Speaking with June, one can’t help but get drawn in by her bubbly optimism, sense of wonder and a honeyed Southern drawl that exudes warmth. She’ll be the first to admit that “I honestly love working ...

Thank you for sharing photos from this awesome Pride parade! I had a front row seats and still enjoyed the recap. Please sign me up for the newsletter - No ...

SEA THE MOMENT Taken at Seabright State Beach with an iPhone 13. Photograph by Sharon Barnes GOOD IDEA Santa Cruz Celebrates 50 Years of Santa Cruz Pride with Festive Pride-themed Window Art Contest.

The Good Times editorial team offers up their own suggestions for some of the things that make Santa Cruz County a great place to live.

In a landscape dotted with fast food joints, it almost seems impossible to eat tastefully, carefully and healthily. Not so, says Good Times Wellness writer Elizabeth Borelli, whose new book focuses on ...