Ask Nicole: (M)asking for a Friend Nicole M. Young, MSW The California Department of Public Health recently changed its guidance on masks in school settings from “required” to “strongly [...]
Perspective: We live in a nation of strangers. That needs to change Diversity is not the source of our current problems. We have become troublingly incurious about our neighbors By Daniel […]
Fighting for Housing in America Conor Dougherty, author of Golden Gates, in conversation with Jonathan Franzen The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL), in partnership with the Homeless Garden [...]
Incredible Sadness – and the Powers We DO Have! by Irene van der Zande, Kidpower Founder and Executive Director Like countless others, I feel incredibly sad about the suffering and […]
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors proclaimed January 2022 as Positive Parenting Awareness Month for the 10th year in a row, announced First 5 Santa Cruz County, which manages […]
So You’re Going to the Snow? by Rob Carlmark One of my favorite revelations is the term “the snow”…that’s how you know somebody is from California. “What are you [...]
KN95 Masks What kind and brand of mask is best for children? Local moms share their sources. These were recommended to me and I just put in an order – […]
Little Free Pantries Little free pantries are growing in numbers in Santa Cruz County. Share or take! This list was compiled by an Aptos neighbor. Thank you Diana! PANTRIES ONLY […]
Thrift Stores Are you interested in a unique gift-giving approach? Discarded treasures can often be found in thrift stores. While you may not find a half million dollar diamond for […]
Adopt a Family Programs Do you want to help a family in need or do you may need help during the holidays? The Adopt-A-Family programs are local and personal. You […]
