TRIO POWER — Guitarist Charlie Hunter (left), vocalist Lo Steele (center) and drummer Marcus Finnie prepare to bring their genre-blending groove to Kuumbwa Jazz Center on March 16. It only takes a few ...

Legal advocates warn of a multi-state scam targeting immigrant communities, with victims losing thousands through fake ...

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is seeking $15 million in state and federal funding for an ...

Sisters Melia and Lilly Spooner take over Alta Organic Coffee, the longtime Santa Cruz café founded by their grandmother and known for its organic beans and community vibe ...

Multi-instrumentalist Vicki Randle joins an all-star band celebrating the music of Sly and the Family Stone at Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz on March 12.

The Santa Cruz Warriors and Second Harvest Food Bank celebrate millions of meals raised while local food events—from vegan dining to hummingbird walks—fill the calendar.

Dining alone can feel intimidating, but it can also be empowering. A wellness columnist explores the surprising freedom and confidence that come with a table for one.

In theater, “breaking the fourth wall” means acknowledging the audience. An actor steps out of the pretense that what’s happening on stage is real. It’s a disruptive moment of truth that can deepen ...

Paso Robles winery LXV Wines offers a unique tasting experience pairing Central Coast wines with aromatic Indian spice blends.

It’s been nearly 30 years since the release of 1997’s Good Will Hunting, the movie about a mathematical genius with a troubled past from South Boston that turned Matt Damon and Ben Affleck into famous ...

STAY UP LATE Allegretto Resort is a winery with rooms to spare. You don’t need to drive home after sipping. PHOTO: Peter Sanpei & Associates But one of the many reasons to stay at this resort is to ...

LEGENDARY FOLK PUNK ACT KNOWS WHAT FANS LIKE BY MAT WEIR On Tuesday, March 3 Santa Cruz was graced by 1980’s punk rock ...