Following similar bans by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors and the city of Capitola, the Santa Cruz City Council ...

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup is on, and Santa Cruz County is getting in on the action. Visit Santa Cruz County is teaming up with the Bay Area Host Committee, an organization that helps promote ...

SANTA CRUZ — Following similar bans by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors last ... item on the planet and they impact our local beaches. They offer no health benefits, and they release ...

By Katie Thompson, Tracey Weiss and Dan Haifley On June 10, the City Council will consider a ban on the sale of tobacco filters to protect the city’s watersheds, beaches and ocean. We ...

Thinking of hitting the beaches in California, but aren't sure where to start? There are many different beaches you can visit ...

Visiting Southern California’s archipelago takes planning and an adventurous spirit, but it’s worth the effort.

A new report ranks the 10 best state parks in 2025 for camping, hiking, wildflowers, kid friendliness and more.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer, where Southern California ... visit its beaches each year. And a toxic algae bloom has ravaged wildlife from Santa Barbara County to ...

The plaintiffs argue that the city’s tax conflicts with state law and violates the California Constitution ... According to the Santa Cruz County Elections Department, 15,780 votes were counted in ...

Not to be outdone California had central coast beach towns, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz establishments make ... covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ...

A mix of hazardous weather conditions is expected across Southern California through Tuesday afternoon, with the National Weather Service warning of thunderstorms, damaging winds and dangerous ...