Santa Cruz Island isn’t easy to get to but the hearty travelers who make it are rewarded with a distinctive landscape off the California coast.

Will it be fully rebuilt? Should it? The Santa Cruz Wharf, pictured on May 28, was significantly damaged by high surf in December 2024, leading to a partial collapse. A portion remains closed.

Hermon Fire in Santa Cruz County on June 6, 2025. (ALERT California via PG&E) A Cal Fire air support helicopter is on scene, and one firefighting hand crew has been dispatched, fire officials said.

Hilton Santa Cruz owner Ashford Hospitality Trust seeks loan extension after missing maturity deadline.

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz continues to carve out its own niche in the compact truck segment, offering a compelling alternative to traditional pickups and SUVs. Built on a unibody platform rather ...

SWANTON — Two people were killed in a solo vehicle crash on Santa Cruz County’s North Coast over Memorial Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol said. Soquel man, 78, killed in e-bike ...

UC Santa Cruz Police, students collaborate on innovative crime visualization dashboard Users can view categorized crime data, time trends, and geographic mapping of reported crimes and ...

Aftermath of the partial Santa Cruz Wharf collapse could still be seen Memorial Day weekend, as the city looks to begin rebuilding in the fall.

Separate crashes involving a school bus and a big rig caused injuries and lengthy traffic backups Monday morning on Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains.