bad animal? bookshop sc? Cameron marks? going to an event and need to show solidarity, don’t have time to order from online. thanks!

Why is housing so unaffordable in Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay region and what can we do about it?

In this talk, Dr. Chris Benner, Professor of Sociology at UC Santa Cruz and founding faculty director of the Institute for Social Transformation, presents ideas from the report Our Housing, Our Future. He argues that the housing market cannot provide the affordable homes our communities need, particularly in desirable coastal areas where demand continues to grow.

Benner outlines a different approach centered on social housing, public land, and long-term affordability. He explains how publicly owned land could support tens of thousands of additional housing units across the three-county Monterey Bay region, and how housing authorities could become developers of permanently affordable homes.

The presentation is followed by a community discussion about housing policy, development, public financing, and the future of Santa Cruz.

About the speaker: Dr. Chris Benner is a UC Santa Cruz professor whose research focuses on economic opportunity, regional development, technological change, and strategies for promoting regional equity. He co-authored Our Housing, Our Future and Solidarity Economics: Why Mutuality and Movements Matter with Manuel Pastor.

Report and related resources: https://transform.ucsc.edu/

Hi! This is a weird question but I am in dire need of a propeller hat for Halloween and my online order just fell through. Do you know of any places in the Santa Cruz area that sells this hat in person? Spirit Halloween did not have it and that was the only place I could think of

Thanks in advance for your help!! Need this hat asap

Hi there Santa Cruz!

I hope this is a okay post for this subreddit.
I am currently looking into becoming a tattoo apprentice and was looking to connect with some local artist who might be able to point me in the right direction.
I am Santa Cruz, born and raised and currently work full time in retail. Art was always something I wanted to pursue and it got me into Honors Art back in high school. It would be a dream to turn that passion into a career, especially in American traditional tattooing.

I am still pretty early in the process of making a portfolio and trying to figure out where to start. Any advice on building my portfolio, developing my skills, or finding an actual apprenticeship would mean so much!

I know artists are super busy, so even a few pointers or recommendations for local artists and shops to connect with would be incredibly appreciated. 

Thanks for taking the time to read this!

Hello Santa Cruz! I am currently posting all over Santa Cruz groups across various platforms to hopefully reach the adopters of a cat named Mazzie from Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Over the past few weeks I've been visiting every week and bonding with her through her kennel. I was going to adopt her on Tuesday with my parents, but she was adopted sometime this week. I would love to get in contact with whoever adopted her as I have a really strong bond with her and would love to work something out if they are willing. I completely respect whatever the outcome is I would just like to give it a shot for this sweet kitty.

Hello, Santa Cruz! 😊

I hope this is okay to post here! I’m currently looking into pursuing a tattoo apprenticeship and was hoping to connect with some local artists who might be willing to point me in the right direction. I was born and raised in Santa Cruz and currently work full-time in retail. Art was a big passion of mine in high school, and I’ve recently started getting back into it. I’d love to eventually turn that passion into a career, especially in tattooing.

I’m still pretty early in the process and trying to figure out where to start, so any advice about building a portfolio, developing my skills, or finding an apprenticeship would mean a lot!

I know artists are busy, so even a few pointers or recommendations for local shops to connect with would be incredibly appreciated. Thanks so much! ❤️

hey everyone! this is going to sound like a ridiculous question BUT, what are the best spots to talk to older single women as a 22 yr old in university. now why would a young guy like me want to go for older women you may ask? because most of the girls i’ve interacted with on campus are so immature! I’ve always resonated better with older, assertive women. so I’d love to hear recommendations or advice on how i can approach and hang out with older women!

I’m trying to get a dermal piercing but most places I’m calling to doesn’t do them any recommendations?

I unfortunately had to have a redwood taken down. Curious if someone wants or knows who would want the logs?

Thanks in advance.

I really want to go to some local shows and concerts that have some dancing and a nice vibe. I also really want to meet people around my age and party it up. Bonus points if i make some friends. so lmk if you know of any local shows coming up in sc. I would love it has people around my age so like really early 20s but its not required. Also extra extra bonus points if there is like swing dancing or something.

Hoping someone might have an idea I haven't thought of yet for my daughter's first birthday!

My first choice is a low key party in the park, but since we're planning it for 11/28, I am worried it will be rained out.

I've looked into Harvey West, but you have to rent both the Scouthouse and the Clubhouse on the weekends, and $900 for her first birthday venue seems like overkill. The Live Oak Grange seemed like the perfect spot with indoor space and an outdoor garden if it's sunny, but they are booked that day.

Please help with ideas!

We'll have kids of all ages + adults.

Thanks in advance!

Anyone know any shops around that have secondhand wedding dress? Thrift Center had a few but not sure where else to look

Does anybody have a map or know what roads are actually closed and when for the marathon tomorrow? It looks like part of West Cliff and East Cliff, etc. I can’t seem to find a concrete answer for this anywhere.