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From campus to community: UCSC brings science to the neighborhood to spark local dialogue
When a scientist mentions storm surge modeling and hands immediately go up, you know the conversation has hit home. That energy set the tone at the most recent Science in the Neighborhood event, where about 20 community members — representing a range of ages and professional backgrounds — gathered with both technical questions and a shared desire for a clearer understanding of the science shaping Santa Cruz’s coast. This event was a part of an ongoing public lecture series hosted by UC Santa Cruz’s Sciences Division. Launched in December with a lecture about chromosomal diseases, the free, in-person program brings UCSC researchers out of their laboratories and into community spaces.
franchising.com
Angry Chickz to Open First Watsonville Location This March
February 25, 2026 // Franchising.com // WATSONVILLE, Calif. – Angry Chickz is bringing its Nashville hot chicken to Watsonville with the opening of its first location in the city, set to open March 20. The Watsonville opening introduces the Angry Chickz’s made-to-order chicken tenders, sliders, and bowls, known for...
ediblemontereybay.com
Pogonip Pizza Now Open and Wildly Creative on Westside
Feb. 24, 2026—The inventive thinking at month-old Pogonip Pizza happens both inside and outside the box. Inside the box appears art honoring Santa Cruz history, with one of a number of homages to The Lost Boys that populate the new Upper Westside pizzeria. The decor also nods to the...
decorhint.com
People Drive From All Over California To Dine At This Legendary Iconic Steakhouse
You don’t stumble onto this place by accident. You wind through mountain roads. You pass shadowy canyon turns and stretches of chaparral that feel miles from city life. Just when you think you missed it – there it is. A weathered wooden building that looks frozen in another century. No neon. No valet. Just lantern glow spilling onto the dirt and the smell of oak smoke hanging in the air.
metrosiliconvalley.com
Violent Femmes in Menlo Park
Violent Femmes have been orbiting the alternative rock universe since the early 1980s, when their self-titled debut quietly became a cult classic. Formed in Milwaukee, the band built its reputation on acoustic guitars, nervy rhythms, and lyrics that captured youthful anxiety with an offbeat sense of humor. Songs like “Blister in the Sun” and “Add It Up” remain staples not because they were polished, but because they felt immediate and strange in the best way. Decades later, the material still carries that wiry tension. The Guild Theatre dates highlight a band whose influence runs deep in indie and college rock circles. They perform on Thursday as well.
decorhint.com
This California Buffet Is So Popular, People Are Planning Vacations Around It In 2026
The hype surrounding one California buffet has reached a level most restaurants never come close to touching. Travelers are booking flights. Group chats are forming. Reservations are being hunted down months ahead of time. Shiki Seafood Buffet in Temple City has quietly transformed from a local favorite into a full-blown...
andnowuknow.com
Fresh Express Prepares for Southern Exposure 2026; Fabian Pereira Discusses New Innovations
SALINAS, CA - At Southeast Produce Council’s (SEPC) Southern Exposure 2026, Fresh Express will be showcasing its latest innovation designed to drive category growth and re-energize the salad experience. Attendees will get a first look at new salad kit flavors launching later this spring, inspired by global cuisines and restaurant-quality flavor profiles, bringing bold, craveable tastes to the fresh aisle.
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Local filmmaker explores Chicano theatre in PBS short film
Lea este artículo en español aquí. Chicano Theatre: The Act of Resistance, a recent documentary by local filmmaker Eugenia Renteria, has been featured as one of 10 short films in the Story in Us series produced by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Digital Studios. This episode in...
QSR magazine
Angry Chickz to Open in Watsonville, California
Angry Chickz is bringing its Nashville hot chicken to Watsonville with the opening of its first location in the city, set to open March 20 at 975 Main Street, Suite 5. The new restaurant marks the brand’s 32nd location in California and 36th systemwide, continuing its growth across the state and introducing Angry Chickz to the Monterey Bay region.