Vineyards abound around this modestly sized California town, where visitors can admire classic Victorian architecture and the ...

The decadent Kitchen Coffee ($7) is an icy mix of Cat & Cloud cold brew coffee and demerara syrup ... in nearly every service position at some of the most famous restaurants in Santa Cruz, including ...

Time to hit the beach. Explore the country's best coastal hikes, from short walks to adventurous through-hikes.

SANTA CRUZ — A body washed up at Its Beach in Santa Cruz Friday, almost a week after a swimmer disappeared beneath the waves after cliff jumping in the area. The Santa Cruz Police Department ...

The California Department of Education has named the Santa Cruz County Office of Education a Gold-level honoree in the 2025 California Green Ribbon Schools recognition program. The award honors ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) — A victim disappeared in the ocean after jumping from a cliff near a surf spot, known as Steamer Lane, on the westside of Santa Cruz. The victim, who was a University ...

SANTA CRUZ — Cliona Ward, a green card holder and Santa Cruz County resident who has been held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for almost two weeks, was granted release by a federal ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) — A Santa Cruz woman was granted freedom on Wednesday after she was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and threatened with being deported to Europe.

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 ...