Two Santa Cruz outrigger teams are heading to Kauaʻi’s 37-mile Na Pali Challenge and seeking a local sponsor to help cover their $1,800 chase boat.

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is preparing for a major Bright Future expansion and renovation that will strengthen its historic Seabright building, expand galleries, improve accessibility, and create new community spaces. With a 50-year lease secured, accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums achieved, and 86% of its $20 million campaign goal raised, the Museum is building toward a stronger future for nature, science, and community learning in Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz Works’ new Recommended Books section brings together titles on hospitality, meaning, AI, privacy, entrepreneurship, history, grit, systems thinking, and spotting what comes next.

The County of Santa Cruz is hiring a County Legislative Affairs Officer, a high-impact role leading State and Federal legislative efforts and advising leadership on issues that affect the community.