Our cover story on Santa Cruz lynching prompts questions about how much has changed
An Olive Branch to Gift Givers
New wines in old favorites, olive oil, and more.
King of the Nice Girls
Teeny-bopper heartthrob of the late 90’s, Aaron Carter, reminded Santa Cruz of why the past should remain in the past.
Review: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
Make no mistake: just like the 1946 film, this stage adaptation of It’s A Wonderful Life has much deeper subtexts than the story’s Christmas-y reputation would suggest.
Foodie File: Akira
Dustin Murata & Greyson Lanzarotta-Leek on what makes a great teriyaki skirt steak.
Previewing the Santa Cruz Warriors Season
“In my wildest dreams I never thought Santa Cruz would get a D-League team, yet people came, people enjoyed, and I believe this year will be better because more people are talking about it,” Geoffrey Gilbert says.
Does Santa Cruz Need An Image Makeover?
“You’re 2,000 miles from home, and you think no one’s heard of Santa Cruz. But no, everyone’s heard of Santa Cruz.”
Santa Cruz Weekly’s Holiday Gift Guide
Insider holiday gift picks—brought to you by the best of the best.
Letters to the Editor Nov.13-20
In response to Safeway’s plan to grow.
Foodie File: Silver Spur
Linda Hopper dishes on how pancakes make her sleepy and why bacon is the new food group.
