A man was arrested Wednesday for breaking into a Santa Cruz woman’s home and attempting to sexually assault her while she slept, according to the Santa Cruz Police Department.

Elizabeth Gutfahr is sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison followed by three years probation. She pleaded guilty to crimes related stealing about $38 million from Santa Cruz County taxpayers.

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 ...

As they have for more than 100 years, thousands of visitors will head out to Santa Cruz’s beaches and famous wharf over Memorial Day Weekend, heralding the beginning of summer. The sea lions ...

A body found on a beach in Santa Cruz has been identified as a missing college student, university officials confirmed.

Body found on beach where swimmer went missing Santa Cruz police are investigating after a body was found on a beach on Friday afternoon. The Santa Cruz County Coroner is working on identifying ...

A Santa Cruz County resident was detained at SFO and sent to an ICE detention center in Washington state before being released after a weekslong legal battle to halt her deportation.

Santa Cruz's tax on sugary beverages went into effect Thursday, seven years after a California bill banned local governments from imposing taxes on soda until 2031.

Santa Cruz Pride turns 50 this year, and the milestone will be marked by multiple events throughout May and June.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT First Drive: Trying Hard to Truck It Up The revised Santa Cruz’s new off-road trim level has a few more hairs on its chest.

The interior of Alderwood in Santa Cruz. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, Santa Cruz’s only Michelin-recognized restaurant abruptly closed for good.

Santa Cruz Wharf's collapse threw three people into the ocean after the National Weather Service warned of waves up to 60 feet.