Santa Cruz celebrates the legacy of three Hawaiian princes who introduced surfing to the Western Hemisphere 140 years ago with a special exhibit and ceremonial paddle out.

California dominates rental unaffordability with Santa Cruz topping the list, where minimum wage workers need 4.9 full-time jobs to afford a two-bedroom apartment.

A majestic sunset paints the sky over the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in a colorful palette as riders rock and roll to the mechanical movements of the Shockwave thrill ride on a recent evening.

We tested the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT, a small, off-road-oriented truck that is smooth and more capable than what it might seem at first glance.

Projections for a 22-mile passenger rail line through Santa Cruz County in California has placed the cost of construction at $4.3 billion, almost $200 million per mile.

Article continues below this ad The head of the Coastal Trail Conservancy of Santa Cruz County told SFGATE he thinks the nearly $4.3 billion is a low-balled number. “The estimate still feels low.

The Pier 360 Beach Festival returns to the city’s famous pier June 28-29 with a mix of beach sports, live music and a historic look at the city’s coastal history. (Photo courtesy Santa Monica ...

An unknown number of fake parking tickets were left on cars parked near the beach in Santa Cruz on June 15, the Santa Cruz Police Department announced in a warning to the public.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Santa Cruz is facing a legal challenge over its soda tax, Measure Z, as several groups filed a lawsuit claiming it violates the Keep Groceries Affordable Act, which ...

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