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The Blue Lagoonies celebrate 20 years of free weekly comedy in Santa Cruz, building a loyal following and launching local stand-up talent.

Emmylou Harris comes to the Santa Cruz Civic on April 18, bringing her landmark voice, songs from across her long career and the activist spirit that has shaped her life in music.

Santa Cruz’s creative pulse is on full display as the Ripple Effect festival launches, showcasing the artists, performers and cultural energy that define the community.

Readers respond to a Cabrillo College controversy, debate a proposed battery storage facility and spotlight a Santa Cruz Webby nominee.

Spring’s fresh foods aren’t just delicious—they may help boost mood, with research linking Mediterranean-style eating to better mental health.

Free Will Astrology returns with fresh insights for every sign, offering guidance, humor and perspective for the weeks ahead.

A quick Monterey getaway delivers oceanfront dining, spa indulgence and hidden coastal beauty at the Monterey Plaza Hotel.

Scotts Valley’s Thai Heart pairs authentic Thai flavors with a powerful story of resilience and community support.

Renegade Theater’s ‘Reefer Madness: The Musical’ uses satire and sharp history to challenge the legacy of the War on Drugs, with performances through April 20.

Santa Cruz roots reggae band Ancestree brings its message-driven sound to San Jose’s 4/20 celebration, blending heritage, rhythm and unity.

Cabrillo Gallery’s Student Exhibition 2026 opens April 20, with a lively April 19 reception featuring art, music and a chance to connect with the next wave of Santa Cruz County artists.

At a Nowruz celebration in Santa Cruz, Iranian students shared food, tradition, and quiet fears—caught between war abroad and uncertainty at home.

Santa Cruz hardcore mainstays Good Riddance drop their 10th album Before the World Caves In and return to The Catalyst for a high-energy hometown release show, Friday, April 10th.

Santa Cruz wellness practitioners are embracing nervous system–based therapies—from neurofeedback to breathwork and somatic healing—to help people move beyond stress, anxiety and chronic patterns.

From rail advocacy to organic farming and local reflections, Santa Cruz readers share their perspectives in this week’s Letters to the Editor.

ARIES March 21-April 19 Unexpected deliverance? Lucky rides? Beginner’s grace? Dreamy, gleaming replacements? To the untrained eye, it may look like you are bending cosmic law in your favor. In truth, you’re simply redeeming the backlog of blessings you earned in the past—acts of quiet generosity and unselfish hardship that never got their proper reward. […]

At Oreno Ramen in Scotts Valley, rich broths, authentic Japanese noodles and Korean-inspired flavors come together in a cozy, modern setting.

From pizza deals at Watsonville’s Hangar to Beer Mule events and updates on Dharma’s, this week’s Santa Cruz dining scene is full of flavor and change.

From Kendall-Jackson’s crisp Brut Cuvée to non-alcoholic sparkling wines and bold rye whiskey, this week’s Vine & Dine offers something for every palate.