A new so-called “soda tax” that was approved by voters in the city of Santa Cruz went into effect on Thursday, the first tax of its kind to be passed in California since a ban was signed by ...

Part of Santa Cruz pier collapses as coastal city gets pounded by high surf The remnants of a restaurant float at the head of the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz on Monday.

An ocean “swell event” struck the wharf about 12:45 p.m., causing a 150-foot section at its end to collapse, said Tony Elliott, director of parks and recreation for Santa Cruz.

SANTA CRUZ — Santa Cruz police apprehended a man Wednesday who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the Seabright neighborhood late Tuesday night. “The Santa Cruz Police Department ...

Rob Oatey of the Santa Cruz Fire Department said two people were pulled from the water, and a third person was able to swim to safety. There were no major injuries. Oatey said the initial call ...

The Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, a historic wooden structure built in 1914 that juts half a mile into Monterey Bay — the longest public pier on California’s coast — is damaged.

A man was arrested Wednesday for breaking into a Santa Cruz woman’s home and attempting to sexually assault her while she slept, according to the Santa Cruz Police Department.

Saturday, July 19, marks the 140th anniversary of an event that made Santa Cruz a top surfing destination. It's a bit of surfing history not too many people know about, but a new exhibit aims to ...

Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Wharf collapse: Workers rescued, damage due to large swell By Janelle Wang • Published December 23, 2024 • Updated on December 24, 2024 at 11:31 am ...