“Every year we have to put up with this mess and this toxicity,” Carolyn Hightower, a Surf and Sand resident, told the council. “I would like it to stop.” This year’s show has been ...

As soon as the wharf broke, we realized they needed some kind of support, particularly since the nine days the wharf was ...

Sutter Health's main urgent care center in Santa Cruz reopens after heavy rains caused flooding over the Christmas holiday.

Fire victims’ experiences, and damning grand jury findings, depict a county government unprepared to meet the needs of ...

Your message was sent. You'll receive a response shortly. The verdict: With much of its updated interior and exterior shared with the similarly refreshed 2025 Tucson SUV, the new Santa Cruz is a ...

It’s Saturday afternoon and downtown Santa Cruz is wildly alive. Crosswalks and sidewalks are teeming with folks carrying bags filled with retail goodies. A line spills out of the ice cream shop.

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

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 ...

Nestled in the redwood forests of Santa Cruz, California, there’s a place where the laws of physics seem to take a vacation. Welcome to the Santa Cruz Mystery Spot, where water flows uphill, people ...