The Presidential Inauguration: MAGA Cheers While Many Fear a Fascist Regime
Editor’s Note: While participating in the UC Washington Center (UCDC) program, one of City on a Hill Press’ reporters went to the Capitol One Arena and around Washington D.C. to report on the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump. At 8:45 a.m. on Jan. 20, hundreds...
Maintaining Trust and Safety: Watsonville City Council Unanimously Votes to Reaffirm Commitment to Protecting Immigrants
Editor’s Note: an interviewee has chosen to be anonymous for safety and privacy reasons. “Es una comunidad grande inmigrante de Watsonville, esa es su historia,” dijo un participante anónima de la junta de Watsonville City Council. “Es una parte muy importante de la historia, y...
“Justice for All”: Annual MLK People’s March for the Dream
From Cathcart to Locust Street, marchers filled Pacific Avenue from curb to curb. The march drew over 1,000 community members into the streets, many with signs decrying the proposed actions of the incoming Trump administration or showing their support of the Black, Indigenous, People of...
Washington, D.C. Days Before Trump’s Second Inauguration: The People’s March Rallies Thousands in Protest for Freedom
Through rain, icy streets and below freezing temperatures, thousands braved the weather to face a second Trump administration. On Jan. 18 at 10:15 a.m., only days before President Trump’s second inauguration, hundreds of people in support of women’s rights, gender rights and LGBTQIA+ rights gathered...
January 20th and Beyond: A Conversation With Tiffany Dena Loftin
With the upcoming inauguration of Donald Trump, tensions are high across the nation. City on a Hill Press sat down for an interview with Tiffany Dena Loftin, a prominent UC Santa Cruz alumna and current organizer, to discuss balancing being proactive and exercising self-care in...
January 20th and Beyond: A Conversation With Ayo Banjo
As Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration draws closer, tensions are high across the nation. City on a Hill Press sat down for an interview with Ayo Banjo, a prominent UC Santa Cruz alumnus and current organizer, to discuss how students can exercise agency and stay empowered...
Ahead of a Trump Administration, Santa Cruz County Reaffirms Commitment to Immigrant Communities
“We are ready.” MariaElena De La Garza, Executive Director of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz, gestures to the line of officials and community leaders from Santa Cruz County gathered to reaffirm their support to immigrants. At 1 p.m. on Nov. 7, county leaders...
Haunted Happenings: Halloween Unites the Santa Cruz Community
As day crept into night on Oct. 31, the entirety of downtown Santa Cruz flooded with spook-tacular holiday music and festivities in celebration of Halloween. Locals of all ages dressed in costumes ranging from intricate and complex to downright ridiculous. “Halloween in a lot of...
Community Calls for Change while Pogonip Sweeps Continue
On the morning of Oct. 15, fog settled between the trees as houseless residents in Pogonip gathered all of their belongings into large plastic bags. They lugged these bags past the side of Pogonip Nature Loop where city officials delivered a warning for an encampment...
Pajaro River Levee Sweeps: Calling Into Question What the Unhoused Population Really Needs
Editor’s Note: Courtney, an unhoused individual referred to in this piece, identified herself by first name only and is referred to as such throughout the piece. Courtney Lindberg, the Watsonville director of public works, is identified as Lindberg after her introduction. They have no affiliation...