A general trend of sleep loss has become more prominent than in previous decades. Though most take losing sleep lightly, general studies show the adverse effects this can have on people.

Faced with a study that highlights local vendors’ failure to abide by California law regarding the tobacco age requirement, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has voted to enact an annually renewed tobacco retail license. The program will fund education and enforcement programming targeted to reduce youth access to tobacco.

Santa Cruz Sister Cities Committee sent over $5,000 in support to Japan in the aftermath of multiple earthquakes and a tsunami, helping to provide emergency relief to Natori through its domestic sister city, Shingu.

Is it safe to say that the UC system is falling apart? With university leaders talking about “fundamental changes” thanks to even more budget cuts, 500 million dollars worth to be exact, it’s our hope here to do what we can to make sure those changes don’t mean more cuts to TAs.

Following the flash floods that hit Capitola this past week, businesses are working to organize and reopen their doors.

City on a Hill Press photographers offer a glimpse into the beautiful scenes that they encountered during spring break. From the Port of San Francisco to the islands of Hawaii, each photographer shares some of the most memorable moments of their travels.

Here’s what’s going at UCSC and around Santa Cruz for March 31 through April 6.

The UC Board of Regents meeting on March 16 covered the recent $500 million cut by Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget. This budget could lead to more cuts in state funding, particularly since the tax extensions Brown has proposed won’t make it onto the ballot for the June election at this juncture.

This week’s Slug Comic, by Bela Messex, takes college back to the prehistoric days.

The latest scores and highlights from the past week and a look ahead to next week’s matchups.