UCSC has a long reputation as a hotbed of political activism, whether it is protests against the recent budget cuts or the students’ climate action rally planned for this Saturday. All of that will be brought together this weekend at the seventh annual Practical Activism Conference to be held on campus.
Articles by Santacruz.com Staff
Cyclists to Converge on Santa Cruz
Thousands of cyclists will converge on Santa Cruz this May 18 as part of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California.
Gov. Restores Domestic Violence Funding
In July, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger cut $16.3 million of domestic violence shelter funding from the state budget due to California’s $26 billion deficit.
Second Suspect Identified in Stabbing Death of Local Teen
The Santa Cruz Police Department has issued a $825,000 arrest warrant in connection with the stabbing death of local teen Tyler Tenorio on Friday night.
Mardi Wormhoudt Dies
Mardi Wormhoudt, 72, the indomitable Mayor of Santa Cruz during the Loma Prieta earthquake, died yesterday after a struggle with melanoma.
Athletic Director Resigns over Spat with Principal
Jeff Arnett, athletic director at Pacific Collegiate School, resigned his position after a clash with Principal Chris Mercer. The issue began last week, when Arnett sent out an email urging parents to lobby on behalf of the program at a Monday meeting of Parent Volunteer Association.
Homeless Services Center Director Fired Following Molestation Charges
Doug Loisel, the beleaguered director of the Homeless Services Center, said that he would resign over allegations that he had molested a minor in 2008 in Los Angeles.
Suspect Arrested in Stabbing Death of Santa Cruz Teen
Daniel Onesto, 19, was arrested Monday night in connection with the stabbing death of Tyler Tenorio near the corner of Chestnut and Laurel streets.
Occupy California Continues Campus Protests
Occupy California, the student group that took over a building at UCSC in September, is continuing its activities against the university authorities.
Director of Homeless Center Charged with Molestation
When Doug Loisel, 47, gave up his job in LA last year to become director of Santa Cruz’s Homeless Services Center, no one on the Board thought of conducting a background check, so the Sentinel did it for them.
