Nicole Santa Cruz is a reporter covering issues of inequality in the Southwest. She joined ProPublica from the Los Angeles Times, where she spent nearly 12 years as a staff writer.

Santa Cruz's soda tax is under scrutiny as a lawsuit claims it violates a state law prohibiting new local taxes on grocery items.

2025 Santa Cruz (photo courtesy of Hyundai) Behind the wheel, the Santa Cruz immediately impresses with its refined ride quality. The independent rear suspension setup, uncommon in the truck world ...

As visitors flock to Santa Cruz for Memorial Day weekend, plans to rebuild the wharf are being made known.

The Coastal Rail Trail is a component of the 50-mile Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network project, which will eventually span the length of Santa Cruz County.

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will be hosting its first-ever drone show over Main Beach. The event will be on Saturday and start at 8:45 p.m.

Students in the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District will each have their own laptop to use at school, after district officials secured a grant that paid for thousands of Chromebooks.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, West Peak Sparkling Spirits, a spirit-based seltzer-style RTD featuring sparkling water and real juice, is pleased to announce some ...

Emerging Santa Cruz-Based RTD Brand, West Peak Sparkling Spirits, Announces Notable Growth and Momentum Across the Business with Launch of Three New SKUs and Expanded Footprint Across California ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, West Peak Sparkling Spirits, a spirit-based seltzer-style RTD featuring sparkling water and real juice, is pleased to announce some notable ...