Lars Guntvedt, a resident of the Aldercroft Heights neighborhood, discusses wildfire risk in the area during an interview on June 5, 2025, in the Santa Cruz Mountains, south of Los Gatos ...

In March, the agency released recommended maps for the Local Responsibility Area that includes more urban areas where local governments lead fire protection. The Santa Cruz County supervisors on ...

(Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission) SANTA CRUZ >> At a Wednesday night meeting in Santa Cruz, transportation authorities presented maps and images of potential passenger rail ...

A proposed 151-foot cell tower in Bonny Doon has sparked debate over wireless coverage, scenic views and legal authority, as the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors weighs conflicting data and ...

Tucked behind Davenport’s agricultural fields along Highway 1, the federal government has been working with locals to design and carve out 17 miles of hiking trails as part of Santa Cruz County’s own ...

Some residents along the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz County defied the evacuation orders that have since been lifted for the area on Thursday. Officials said the river gets a lot of runoff ...

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office placed several unincorporated ... KPIX First Alert Weather: Current conditions, alerts, maps for your area In a post to the sheriff's office Facebook page ...

A new study from UC Santa Cruz and UCLA found high rates of interest in unionization among young workers in Santa Cruz County, demonstrating the potential for increased worker organizing in the region ...

Santa Cruz County officials say the worst rain hit Tuesday evening, but crews were well-prepared. Crews have been working to keep all storm drains and ditch lines clear. With rain coming in ...

The 14th District Agricultural Association/Santa Cruz County Fair Board of Directors announced Friday that it has accepted the resignation of CEO/Fair Manager Zeke Fraser, effective Feb. 2.

These new maps were prepared by the California Geological Survey — as distinct from the U.S. Geological Survey — and included an update for Santa Cruz County. The update was based on ...