Currents
Gun Issue is Zach Friend’s Baptism By Fire

New District One supervisor impresses peers with his handling of the gun shop debate.
Issue: January 30, 2013
read moreWave Goodbye

At this year's Mavericks contest, some got paradise, and some got a parking lot.
Issue: January 23, 2013
read moreThe Fine Art of Mushroom Hunting

Event provides a glimpse into the rewards and pitfalls of Santa Cruz's fungus-foraging culture.
Issue: January 23, 2013
read moreBright Lights, Our City

Not everyone is thrilled with the state of public lighting in Santa Cruz County.
Issue: January 16, 2013
read moreLibrarians Vent on Job Hazards

New rules for Santa Cruz libraries may help, but sleeping ban proposal is shot down.
Issue: January 9, 2013
read moreBig Changes for Film Festival

Organizers shift strategy with a new director and dates for the annual Santa Cruz gathering of cinephiles.
Issue: December 19, 2012
read moreProgress Stalls on Pacific Planning

After a big push last holiday season, no clear direction for Santa Cruz’s main street.
Issue: December 19, 2012
read moreLast Fad Standing

Against all odds, Jazzercise is one of the most successful woman-owned businesses around.
Issue: December 19, 2012
read moreActivist Vows to Fight Unusual Conviction

Linda Lemaster sentenced on charges stemming from 2010 protest.
Issue: December 12, 2012
read moreHead of Soquel Union Responds to Bullying

Superintendent Henry Castaniada says that despite complaints, the district's policy is sound.
Issue: December 12, 2012
read moreAnother Victory for Desal Opponents

Santa Cruz City Council holds back some of the funding for desalination plant project.
Issue: December 5, 2012
read morePower to the People?

County considers getting into the energy business via Community Choice Aggregation.
Issue: December 5, 2012
read moreNew Fee Riles Harbor Users

Opponents say it signifies the end of 'free, safe public access to the harbor.'
Issue: December 5, 2012
read moreLocal Desal Opponents Get Ambitious

Pumped by their landslide win with Measure P, they expand agenda and look to 2014.
Issue: November 28, 2012
read moreUCSC Guerilla Artist Protests Development

Muralist aims to bring attention to the environmental impact of the school’s plan to enroll thousands of new students.
Issue: November 21, 2012
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