Nicole Santa Cruz is a reporter covering issues of inequality in the Southwest. She joined ProPublica from the Los Angeles Times, where she spent nearly 12 years as a staff writer.

Latest Headlines Name Dropping | Community Foundation Santa Cruz County awards $2 million to 100 local nonprofits Apprentice Wendy Camberos sterilizes implements at Dientes in September 2024.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Cruz County is offering vouchers to low-income residents to purchase bikes as part of the "Go Bike!" program, aiming to reduce traffic and promote biking over ...

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 ...

UPDATED: June 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM PDT The Santa Cruz Warriors announced Wednesday that Lainn Wilson will serve as head coach of the Golden State Warriors’ NBA G League affiliate.

Nicholas Kerr returns to the Golden State coaching staff with a combined G League record of 59-44 — the second most wins by a head coach in Santa Cruz Warriors history, only trailing Casey Hill ...

The Santa Cruz Wharf, built in 1914, was 2,745 feet long before the winter storm. It was supported by more than 4,400 pilings — 70-foot Douglas fir beams driven about 20 feet into the ocean floor.

You can also stop in to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum along your stroll, which is stationed inside the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Recent travelers and locals said West Cliff Drive is a must-do.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 14th at 11:00 AM at the Elks Lodge, located at 150 Jewell St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Please note that parking is limited.

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Cox Rd Aptos A new wildfire was reported today at 12:46 p.m. in Santa Cruz County, California.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors announced on June 19 that County Executive Officer Carlos J. Palacios will retire in December 2025, after nearly 10 years of service.