Rancho Refugio is surrounded by a state park, a national monument and a marine sanctuary. Named for a nineteenth-century ...

SANTA CRUZ >> Real estate ads describe this cozy Santa Cruz neighborhood as one of the ultimate beach locations. A 10-minute walk can take you to family friendly Twin Lakes Beach or secluded ...

The residence is owned by environmental artist and UC Santa Cruz art professor Barbara Benish, who bought the home for $1.8 million in 2014, according to public property records.

July 24, 2025 ‘National Geographic’ Documentarians List Their 11-Acre Santa Cruz Ranch for $4.3 Million The ocean-view property is home to more than 150 species of plants and a wide variety of ...

When she’s not coordinating events for her job, Nicole Mattacola is organizing the Santa Cruz Sea Glass and Ocean Art Festival with help from her family. The festival celebrated its 16th year ...

For both people and wildlife in Santa Cruz, big weather events are nothing new, but a tsunami advisory after an earthquake ...

Crews responded to the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf on Monday, Dec. 23 after receiving a report that the end of the pier “collapsed into the ocean,” according to a news release posted to ...

Part Of Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf Tumbled Into The Ocean On Monday Afternoon Shortly before 1 PM Monday afternoon, portions of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf broke off and fell into the ocean ...

Bay View Elementary is the first net zero school in Santa Cruz. The goal of their sustainability program is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while simultaneously enhancing student learning and ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) -- Millions of pounds of trash is dumped in our oceans each year causing natural dangers to the seas and ocean life.