"It's just cold, wet, dirty, depressing work. But in our case at least, it is a first-world problem," he said.
Doctors are urging Congress to call off cuts scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 in the reimbursements they receive from Medicare.
The hospital at the Oakland Zoo is caring for a new orphaned mountain lion cub from Santa Cruz, zoo officials announced Tuesday.
The sunset seen from the beach at Aptos.
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We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Santa Cruz.
Officers said the victim, who was in a motorized wheelchair, was attempting to cross Capitola Road.
The beach was closed and monitored for safety.
The point-in-time homeless count found a 94 percent decrease in unsheltered families experiencing homelessness.
The cause of the collision is still being investigated.
A local pilot program reduced the recidivism rate to 11.84% for those who completed the program, compared to an average 50% statewide rate.
Here's how you can catch a rare and fleeting glimpse of a blooming "corpse flower," which smells like rotting flesh.
See Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Santa Cruz, South Bay & beach cities.
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The 2020 CZU Fire burned 18,000 acres inside the park boundary. But visitors now will have a chance to reserve a day in Big Basin.
The fire was 90 percent contained Monday.
Firework shows are back.
A county ordinance impacts unincorporated areas but Santa Cruz created its own fee. What it means for the city.
The reconstructed $12.4 million library is 12,400 square feet.
A surfer was reportedly hospitalized following a possible shark attack In Pacific Grove on Wednesday morning.
A group created by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education released the top 40 LGBTQ+ books it thinks every school library should have.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades & celebrations in and around Santa Cruz, South Bay & beaches.
The cities of Santa Clara and Santa Cruz are being awarded nearly $25 million to create dozens of new homes in their communities.
The evening is a chance for communities to connect with local law enforcement.
I-You Venture is asking people to help brighten a senior’s day.
The vision for reopening the state park after the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire was revealed.
It's almost time for summer fun at the pool.
Mark your calendars!
Wildlife control officials say the mother raccoon’s unfortunate situation in the Santa Cruz Mountains tells a cautionary tale.
The county said the website is an effort to be transparent.
The grants go to promoting healthy and sustainable groundwater basins.
A vote to overturn Roe would send abortion access back to the states, of which at least 26 are certain or likely to ban reproductive rights.
A project is now underway that will create a wildlife undercrossing beneath state Highway 17.