As they have for more than 100 years, thousands of visitors will head out to Santa Cruz’s beaches and famous wharf over Memorial Day Weekend, heralding the beginning of summer. The sea lions ...

Santa Cruz County is inviting the public to a Tentative Budget Open House to understand key financial priorities and review ...

Colby Grey earned his bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz and moved to Europe to get his master’s. “There’s no reason to go ...

Bipartisan federal legislation to raise capital gains tax exclusion reintroduced More Homes on the Market Act aims to make housing more available, affordable, says Rep. Panetta, D-Carmel Valley ...

Santa Cruz County has raised fines for illegal dumping in unincorporated areas, with penalties now reaching up to $10,000 for repeat offenders.

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is gearing up to release its draft project concept report for the ambitious passenger rail project, and will be holding an information session ...

The Preliminary Feasibility Study, as prepared under United States regulatory requirements, provides the requisite engineering studies needed to pursue long-term project financing. Project ...

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz has a rugged-looking new XRT trim package. AWD is standard for the Santa Cruz pickup and its 48.4-inch long bed. I'm sharing my impressions of vehicles after living ...

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.

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk “Free Movies on the Beach” series has been announced! Every Friday, except for Independence Day, the boardwalk will host a movie night right on the beach.

The zero-emission passenger rail and trail project might cost billions without easing Santa Cruz County congestion, writes. Here, he takes a look at the logic and limitations of the rail trail and ...

Body found on beach where swimmer went missing Santa Cruz police are investigating after a body was found on a beach on Friday afternoon. The Santa Cruz County Coroner is working on identifying ...