The Santa Cruz County RTC was recently awarded a $128.7 million grant from the state that will, among other things, supported continued progress of the ongoing Highway 1 widening project in the ...

Cottonwood shoots along the Santa Cruz River near Mission San Xavier stand 2 or 3 feet tall. Some seep willows — members of the sunflower family — are just a little shorter. Cattails jut 3 ...

The City of Santa Cruz says that two officers were injured during a confrontation in downtown Santa Cruz on Thursday night.

CAL FIRE reports that a portion of a road in the Santa Cruz Mountains is closed after a semi-truck jackknifed on Thursday.

Epimenio “Ed” Valencia, a resident of Santa Cruz County for many years, passed away on May 16, 2025, he was 95.After retiring from the US Army, he enjoyed connecting with family and fri… ...

Advice on the best ways to get around Santa Cruz. How to get to and from the airport, plus how to use public transportation such as buses and taxis.

Jose Santa Cruz, the father and trainer of the retired world champion Leo Santa Cruz and of Leo’s fellow professionals Jose Armando, Antonio and Roberto, has died at the age of 65 after a battle ...

Around or about lunchtime, an officer was injured today in a shooting in Santa Monica, prompting a search for a suspect at the Santa Monica Place Mall.

A suspect is in custody in a shooting that injured a police officer in Santa Monica, California, authorities said.

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly removed outfielder Oneil Cruz from the game on Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Brewers over a lack of effort.

Santa Monica police said one officer had been injured in the shooting, but that it was not life-threatening.

The man suspected of shooting a Santa Monica police officer days after allegedly firing on a Waymo driverless taxi and injuring two teens has been identified by authorities. According to the Santa … ...