On July 26, 2015, then 15-year-old Adrian “A.J.” Gonzalez, kidnapped, raped and murdered his 8-year-old neighbor. Gonzalez ...

The perfect boiled egg has a velvety yolk paired with a soft, solid white. Achieving this balance can be a challenge because ...

Santa Cruz County officials say the worst rain hit Tuesday evening, but crews were well-prepared. Crews have been working to ...

Golden Gate Villa was built for Gold Rush-era mining entrepreneur Frank McLaughlin, and the "door to nowhere" above Front ...

Aptos High’s boys basketball team and rival Santa Cruz went down to the wire, again. The Mariners scored just two points over the final five minutes of regulation — a pair of free throws from senior ...

The Santa Cruz Mystery Spot is more than just a quirky roadside stop. It’s a celebration of the unexplained, a tribute to the power of illusion, and a reminder that sometimes, the most enjoyable ...

In North Carolina and Georgia, Kamala Harris gained in some fast-growing suburban counties, but it was not enough to cancel ...

Santa Cruz had six players record double-digit scoring performances, but the Warriors fell to the host Sioux Falls Skyforce, ...

Minus some of their top contributors, the Santa Cruz Warriors turned in a golden performance in their 146-132 win over the ...

Wayne Bristol Jr.’s memorable play gives the Pirates their second victory this season over the Bison. Among the other winners: Christopher Newport, Virginia Wesleyan and Apprentice.

He reached into cracks and peered into crevices with a flashlight, hoping to find an endangered marine snail whose shell recently has become California’s state seashell: the black abalone. Seven ...

How are local governments in Santa Cruz County preparing for an estimated sea-level rise of up to 7 feet by 2100?