So it's a cause for celebration that 7.3 miles of new trails are opening near Santa Cruz on December 3, accessible to any hiker, cyclist or equestrian who gets a free permit.

Looking for a coastal location that's off the beaten path? This state park close to downtown Santa Cruz offers stunning views ...

The 6,000 acre Cotoni Coast Dairies, a swath of mountainous terrain with scenic woodlands, Pacific Ocean vistas and miles of newly cut trails will open to the public for the first time ever in August.

Los Angeles \| $2.595 million A midcentury modern house built in 1958, on 0.2 acres. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom house is in Outpost Estates, near the Hollywood Bowl and the hik ...

A jet leaves contrails in its wake as it flies northward over Santa Cruz. The ice particles in contrails do not reach the Earth’s surface because they fall slowly and conditions in the lower ...

With both phases complete, Segment 7 extends about 2.1 miles along the Santa Cruz Branch Rail right-of-way, adjacent to the train tracks, from Natural Bridges Drive to the roundabout near the ...

“If there is a problem, we can stop it at any time.” Santa Cruz averages between 22,000 and 26,000 visitors a year, compared with 99,000 last year at Anacapa, Dore said.

Santa Cruz County’s housing wage is estimated at $60.35 for a two-bedroom rental, behind San Francisco’s $61.50 and ahead of San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara’s $55.15 wages. To afford an average ...