Amid statewide changes, local tribal leaders are worried Indigenous artifacts and remains could be threatened by a ...

There were several reports of theft in the town, with one caller saying they suspected someone might be casing houses.

Santa Cruz County’s employment rate grew just 0.4% between 2021 and 2024 — well below state and regional averages — likely ...

Santa Cruz celebrates the legacy of three Hawaiian princes who introduced surfing to the Western Hemisphere 140 years ago with a special exhibit and ceremonial paddle out.

Remember when dual-clutch transmissions were all the rage? The promise of increased efficiency over a torque converter automatic and lightning-fast shifts was tempting at a time when normal automatics ...

Members of the local surf community and lovers of Santa Cruz history gathered at the mouth of San Lorenzo River on Main Beach ...

Wastewater modeling indicates COVID rates have been elevated but basically steady since May, Hernandez said. The county’s ...