Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Shadowmere A new wildfire was reported today at 5:57 p.m. in Santa Cruz County, California. Shadowmere Fire has been burning on private land.

Elizabeth Gutfahr is sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison followed by three years probation. She pleaded guilty to crimes related stealing about $38 million from Santa Cruz County taxpayers.

The head of the Coastal Trail Conservancy of Santa Cruz County told SFGATE he thinks the nearly $4.3 billion is a low-balled number. “The estimate still feels low.

SANTA CRUZ, CA – The Santa Cruz Warriors, the NBA G League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, have named Lainn Wilson as their next head coach, it was announced today. Nicholas Kerr, who has ...

An unknown number of fake parking tickets were left on cars parked near the beach in Santa Cruz on June 15, the Santa Cruz Police Department announced in a warning to the public.

The City of Santa Cruz announced plans to remove heavy equipment and woody debris that fell into the ocean after the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf in December 2024.

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz continues to carve out its own niche in the compact truck segment, offering a compelling alternative to traditional pickups and SUVs.

Jack Oliver Stagnaro, at age 95, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025. Jack was a lifelong resident of Santa Cruz, born to Giacomo and Natalina (Castagnola) Stagnaro on November 11, 1929. He atte… ...

Santa Cruz Vice Mayor Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson, who represents the city’s third district, which encompasses the second phase of the Segment 7 rail trail, said that the path is more than just ...

The Santa Cruz County Housing Authority has unveiled the Natural Bridges Apartments, marking a significant step in expanding affordable housing in the area.

Santa Cruz's tax on sugary beverages went into effect Thursday, seven years after a California bill banned local governments from imposing taxes on soda until 2031.