Nicholas Magana-Zamora, 15, was last seen leaving his home in Watsonville around 11 a.m. local time on Wednesday, July 23, ...

Taos Bike Park is New Mexico’s newest lift-accessed riding spot. It’s still growing, but with flowy trails and epic views, it’s worth checking out—especially if you’re in the area.

A near-collision Monday afternoon preceded a pickup hitting median and tree on Berryessa Road; a victim died from injuries in a separate crash that led to a DUI arrest.

Islands are universally loved. The world island alone is steeped in romanticism, conjuring up images of swaying palms, sugary ...

Longtime Santa Cruz County resident Rick Boyce critiques the county’s approach to traffic safety, especially the use of plastic balusters meant to protect cyclists. While acknowledging ...

California is the third largest state in the United States. The Golden State isa treasure trove of serene natural beauty and pulsating cityscapes. There are somany varied experiences just waiting to ...

At a special meeting Thursday, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission agreed to provide officials within ...

Iconic Santa Cruz surfers, from top, Peter Mel, Randy Gray and Kim Stoner head to Saturday’s paddle out atop replica surfboard created by Bob Pearson. Mel powered a 16-foot-tall replica of an ...

The Catalyst Club, a historic music venue in Santa Cruz, is on the market for $4.5 million, sparking concern among local music lovers about its future.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. — Santa Cruz County is offering a new universal pre-K program that provides free early education to all families, with no income or immigration status requirements, as ...

California dominates rental unaffordability with Santa Cruz topping the list, where minimum wage workers need 4.9 full-time jobs to afford a two-bedroom apartment.

Santa Cruz health officer: Summer COVID infections elevated but manageable A nurse loads a syringe with a COVID-19 booster vaccine at an inoculation station in Jackson, Mississippi, in 2022.