In a wide-ranging interview with the Sentinel, newly appointed Santa Cruz County Executive Officer Nicole Coburn laid out her vision and priorities as she assumes control of the county’s ...

D owntown Santa Cruz transformed into a massive street party on Halloween night, with thousands of costumed revelers filling Pacific Avenue for the unsanctioned celebration. Music, dancing and ...

Halloween celebrations in downtown Santa Cruz drew an estimated 15,000 people Friday night, with no major incidents of violence reported, police said.

1. Car Drives Off Santa Cruz Wharf, 1 Dead: Fire Officials ( patch.com) — A tragic incident occurred when a car drove off the ...

A child care program serving hundreds of children and families in Santa Cruz County closed as funds ran out due to the government shutdown.

Developers proposed a 102-unit apartment building at 407 Pacific Ave in Downtown Santa Cruz as part of a redevelopment plan ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Serrano will defend her featherweight titles in her native Puerto Rico against Erika Cruz in a rematch of their bloody bout in 2023. The fight will take place Jan. 3 at the ...

With rugged beauty and consistent waves, Santa Cruz is a surfer’s paradise. Here’s where and when to get your board in the ocean, and how to respect the marine wildlife. Santa Cruz is an incredibly ...

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has hired a new county executive officer following Carlos Palacios’ retirement announcement in June. The new executive will be formally announced either ...

An invasive species of mosquito that can carry diseases has been found in Santa Cruz County, authorities announced Monday. The Santa Cruz County Mosquito & Vector Control District said in a press ...