Members of the local surf community and lovers of Santa Cruz history gathered at the mouth of San Lorenzo River on Main Beach ...

Two people were evacuated from a boat that caught fire off of the Santa Cruz County coastline Wednesday morning and one first ...

Santa Cruz, California, remains the most expensive U.S. rental market, requiring an income exceeding $168,000 for a ...

Santa Cruz County in deep blue California was named the least affordable U.S. rental market in 2025, requiring $81.21/hour to ...

The city of Santa Cruz Planning and Community Development Department is seeking public feedback about a proposed addition to the city’s Local Coastal Program planning document.

Water bills are climbing as utilities clean up a chemical made infamous in “Erin Brockovich.” Should lawmakers give them cover from lawsuits while work continues?

Santa Cruz is famous for its surf breaks. But for the last three years, winter storms and massive waves have eroded the road and cliffs. The reverence for waves runs so deep that it’s helping shape ...

Glide above the vibrant coastal city of Santa Cruz, California, where the Pacific Ocean meets laid-back surf culture and redwood forests rise behind golden beaches. From the iconic Santa Cruz Beach ...

Nominations opened on Monday for the third annual “Coolest Thing Made in California” contest. The California Manufacturers & ...

A former UC Santa Cruz student has been arrested for allegedly recording people in campus housing and stealing their belongings, leading to relief among students but ongoing concerns about safety.

Realtor Alice Tomkins of House Real Estate told Travel + Leisure, “I could go on for days singing the praises of Sacramento.

Homeownership remains out of reach for many Californians as mortgage rates hold steady and home prices continue to rise. A ...