The Santa Cruz River, dried up and polluted, came back to life recently, sustained by highly treated wastewater from two water reclamation facilities.

Members of the local surf community and lovers of Santa Cruz history gathered at the mouth of San Lorenzo River on Main Beach to paddle out together on a foggy Saturday morning in honor of the thre… ...

A university biologist fears Project Blue data centers will need reclaimed water that now runs in the Santa Cruz. Tucson officials say that's false.

Santa Cruz County in deep blue California was named the least affordable U.S. rental market in 2025, requiring $81.21/hour to rent a modest two-bedroom apartment.

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.

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.

UC Santa Cruz King and Friedland credit UC Santa Cruz’s emphasis on social justice and its unique learning opportunities for influencing their career paths in medicine and healthcare. “I think I had ...

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.

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.

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.

One of Arizona's most significant government embezzlement cases is nearing its conclusion. Former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr will soon face sentencing after admitting to ...

SANTA CRUZ, CA – The Santa Cruz Warriors, the NBA G League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, have named Lainn Wilson as their next head coach, it was announced today. Nicholas Kerr, who has ...