How the Cello Fits in with World Fiddle Day  Santa Cruz-based cello talent, Thomas Dewey, gives us the lowdown  buff.ly/3pVAMZo

Watsonville’s The Pajaronian has won General Excellence award amongst California newspapers of its size. Congratulations!

We’re speechless. Good Times named state’s top weekly four the FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW! #localjournalismlives #notanewsdesert

In selecting Good Times’s “Front Page Layout & Design” as the best amongst California weeklies, California Journalism Awards judges wrote: “Excellent entries! Love the way the photography, typography and color play together.”

PVUSD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rodriguez was stressed the importance of fostering understanding of one another and being your authentic self without living in fear. Third annual raising of the LGBTQ+ flag at the PVUSD Towers in honor of Harvey Milk Day. PHOTO: Tarmo Hannula

Hillick & Hobbs Estate’s 2021 Dry Riesling  The upstate New York vineyard delivers a taste of Seneca Lake buff.ly/3BNGRK9

Faultline Brewing Company is Scotts Valley’s Favorite New Hangout Good brew, tasty eats and friendly faces abound at Faultline Brewing Company buff.ly/421Rcwr

Humble Sea Unleashes a New Beer Garden on Santa Cruz’s Municipal Wharf The outdoor “quintessential Santa Cruz” beer garden offers views of the Boardwalk and Steamer Lane buff.ly/3IxZHsk

Rob Brezsny’s Astrology: May 24-30 Free Will Astrology for the week of May 24 buff.ly/3Mz0ytQ

Santa Cruz County’s Primary and General Elections Are Looming How timing can make or break what qualifies for the ballot buff.ly/41WXRYU

The Struggle for Safe Water Continues for Boulder Creek Residents For nearly three years, residents have been battling the area’s private utility provider for a basic service buff.ly/3OCfXfU

How Drain Became Santa Cruz’s Fastest-Rising Hardcore-Punk Band of All-time Within a decade, the trio went from unknown college rockers to internationally known  buff.ly/3q1R8zD

Alto Sax Master Lakecia Benjamin’s Speedy Ascent to Jazz Prominence Lakecia Benjamin is known as a confident bandleader, thoughtful recording artist and ambitious curator buff.ly/432RlkO

Things to Do in Santa Cruz: May 24-30 Kate Clover, Os Mutantes, Memorial Day Paddle Out and More buff.ly/422UkbB

Letter to the Editor: Community Kind A letter to the editor of Good Times buff.ly/3WCx8Qj

Opinion: A Statement ‘Good Times’ supports a safer, more inclusive community buff.ly/3MxxMK7

Greater Purpose Brewing hosts Hella Queer Market with 25 LGBTQ+ artists and vendors on Sunday as a fundraiser for The Neighbor’s Pub, which has been working hard for two years to establish its space: wklys.co/3C2vQ7P

Good Times seeks an experienced editor to lead its Santa Cruz County based editorial team. Apply at wklys.co/gteditor

GoodTimes’ 2023 Pride Guide is out. SantaCruzPride’s RD & Tegan and Sara’s Tegan interviewed, along with photos by Tarmo Hannula

The Good Times First Friday Guide has a rundown on events on Friday. wklys.co/3IQdqLb