Good Times Santa Cruz

06/03/2026

Prepare for a massive weekend as Santa Cruz aligns its annual Pride celebrations alongside the regional VegFest gathering at the Watsonville Fairgrounds. The "Pride in the Name of Love" feature outlines a packed schedule of events including the landmark Parade on Pacific Avenue, live local music showcases and family-focused sanctuary fundraisers.

06/03/2026

Early returns posted shortly after polls closed Tuesday showed Tony Nuñez holding a substantial lead over incumbent Felipe Hernandez in the race for the District 4 seat on the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors.

06/02/2026

Baseball legend and maverick Dusty Baker is releasing his highly anticipated new memoir, Crossroads: A Memoir in Baseball and Life. Co-authored with Steve Kettmann, the book takes readers beyond the dugout to explore Baker's deep ties to California, his hard-earned wisdom from breaking baseball records, and his lifelong passion for music, wine, and culture. Local fans can catch them both live for an exclusive, in-store book talk and launch event.

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05/27/2026

Editor's note, best photo, good works and good ideas...

Brad Kava reflects on Dusty Baker, baseball, music, Santa Cruz inspiration, local news, Pride events, the mayor’s race and Watsonville Hospital.

05/27/2026

Hot new acts at the Redwood Mountain Faire, which is a benefit for all.

Redwood Mountain Faire returns to Roaring Camp with nearly 30 bands, local and regional acts, volunteer spirit and fundraising for Santa Cruz nonprofits.

05/27/2026

What do do in Santa Cruz this week? HINT: come to the free Midtown Festival Friday at 5pm...among other things.

This week’s Santa Cruz events calendar features The Darts at Moe’s Alley, GZA at the Catalyst, Mason Jennings, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Midtown Fridays and more.

05/27/2026

Last night of the Jewish Film Festival.

The Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival closes with “An American Pickle,” celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month through film, culture and conversation.

05/27/2026

Who will you vote for??

Five candidates are running in the June 2 Santa Cruz mayoral primary, with housing, homelessness, development, city staffing and democracy at stake.

05/27/2026

Dusty Baker's coming to town...here's what you don't know about this star....

Dusty Baker’s new memoir “Crossroads” traces a life in baseball, music, California, Hank Aaron, Jimi Hendrix, the high five and trusting your feelings.