Santa Cruz County Local News: Art, Culture & Media

Monterey Bay's public radio station KSQD is building a team of volunteer coordinators and volunteers as the expand their presence in the region.

Several customized lowriders cruised along Main Street Sunday during the the opening reception of the latest art exhibit, “More Than Cars: Celebrating Lowrider Culture,” at the Pajaro Valley Arts – Porter Building.

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, recently convened a community roundtable on the expansion of broadband and cellular service in Boulder Creek.

The world of lowriders is the subject of “More Than Cars: Celebrating Lowrider Culture,”  at the Pajaro Valley Arts – Porter Building. The show is in tandem with the ongoing 12th Annual Watsonville Film Festival (which runs through June 30).

Five finalists have been selected for the Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate designation, a project of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, and the Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate (SCCPL) in partnership with Urban Word.

Tommy Orange is feeling nervous. He’s about to embark on a months-long, cross-country publicity tour for his upcoming sophomore book, “Wandering Stars.”

Home to the state capital, Sacramento County offers many amusements for visitors and locals alike. But only some require no cash outlay.

Hundreds more people signed their names to a petition to save a woman-owned storefront in downtown Felton that showcases the wares of more than 50 local artists.

The nonprofit group Free Guitars 4 Kids puts instruments directly in the hands of the youth. “Last year we gave away 1,078 guitars,” exclaims Executive Director Ben Dudley.

Fears that pop superstar will encourage her “Swifties” to vote for Joe Biden has Trump fans declaring “Holy War.”

CEOs of Instagram, Snapchat tell parents at Senate hearing they’re sorry for deaths of children.

Prepare your ears for the astounding rock music of the 17th century. The 51st season of the acclaimed Santa Cruz Baroque Festival is upon us, and is already the stuff of legend.