Firefighters Battled Blaze In Santa Cruz Mountains

No homes were threatened, according to firefighters. The fire was reported in the Boulder Creek area.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Santa Cruz Co. Man Arrested On Gun Charge After Fight, Police Say

The immediate area was under lockdown Tuesday afternoon as police sought the suspect.

These Santa Cruz Businesses Can Open; County Moves To Orange Tier

Restrictions will be further lessened Wednesday on Santa Cruz County establishments. See what changes are coming to Santa Cruz.

University Of California, Santa Cruz: Teens Describe Their Gender And Sexuality In Diverse New Ways, But Some Are Being Left Behind

A growing number of young people are identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and many are challenging binaries in gender and sexual ...

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk To Reopen Thurs; Reservations Now Open

Find out which rides might be up and running again as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk looks to reopen.

Suspicious Fire Under Investigation By Santa Cruz Firefighters

The commercial fire resulted in $40,000 of damages.

Wind Advisory Issued For Santa Cruz Mountains Through Tuesday AM

Winds to the north at 15 to 25 miles per hours are expected, with gusts up to 55 miles per hour at the highest peaks.

Santa Cruz New Content Available - 831 Water Street Pre-Application Project

New content has been uploaded to the 831 Water Street page.

Santa Cruz Planning Commission Meeting Via Zoom Webinar To Be Held On April 1

The agenda is now available for the Planning Commission Meeting which starts at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Santa Cruz New Content Available - 831 Water Street Pre-Application Project

New content has been uploaded to the 831 Water Street page.

Santa Cruz New Content Available - 831 Water Street Pre-Application Project

New content has been uploaded to the 831 Water Street page.

Santa Cruz Planning Commission Meeting On April 1 Via Zoom Webinar

The agenda is now available for the Planning Commission Meeting which starts at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

University Of California, Santa Cruz: UCSC Ecologist Erika Zavaleta Appointed To California Fish And Game Commission

Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Erika Zavaleta, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UC Santa Cruz, to the California Fi ...

University Of California, Santa Cruz: Changes In Ocean Chemistry Show How Sea Level Affects Global Carbon Cycle

A new analysis of strontium isotopes in marine sediments has enabled scientists to reconstruct fluctuations in ocean chemistry related t ...

Coronavirus Cases Down In Santa Cruz Area As Vaccinations Increase

Here is how California is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

University Of California, Santa Cruz: Changes In Ocean Chemistry Show How Sea Level Affects Global Carbon Cycle

A new analysis of strontium isotopes in marine sediments has enabled scientists to reconstruct fluctuations in ocean chemistry related t ...

University Of California, Santa Cruz: UCSC Ecologist Erika Zavaleta Appointed To California Fish And Game Commission

Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Erika Zavaleta, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UC Santa Cruz, to the California Fi ...

Santa Cruz Police Make 2 Arrests In 3 St. Paddy's Day Robberies

A fourth armed robbery remains under investigation, but two county residents have been arrested in connection with the robberies.

Beautiful, Fire-safe California Native Plants

Local Native Plants from Coastal Prairie and Other Plant Communities can beautify a fire-safe garden

Santa Cruz County Chamber Of Commerce: Gala Recognition Award Dinner - A Splashing Success

Last Thursday, during a wet and windy evening, the Santa Cruz County Chamber pulled off an in-person/virtual Gala Award Recognition Dinn ...

When Will Santa Cruz County Move Into The Orange Tier?

Also: Public health officials urge eligible residents to get vaccinated as the state looks to broadly expand eligibility.

Lawsuit Against Amazon By Santa Cruz County, 5 Others Settled

The complaint alleges that Amazon engaged in "misleading or potentially misleading" price-point advertising.

University Of California, Santa Cruz: Staff Member Guides Students On Path To Higher Education

For nearly 20 years, Osiris Ortiz has worked hard to help as many low-income students attend college as possible.

University Of California, Santa Cruz: UC Santa Cruz Faculty Recognized For Excellence In Ecology

The Ecological Society of America (ESA) recently announced its 2021 ESA Fellow awards, which recognize scientists who have made outstand ...

University Of California, Santa Cruz: Three Decades Of Connections, Encouragement, And Programs

In the late 1980s, African American students at UC Santa Cruz were losing patience.They were not feeling supported by the campus and had ...

Santa Cruz Rail Trail Segment 7/Phase II Awarded $9 Million Grant

The project is entirely located within a disadvantaged community area which is the lowest income census tract in the City of Santa Cruz.

These 4 Santa Cruz Traffic Signals Have The Longest Delays

Sick of waiting at the stoplight? Find out which intersections tend to take the longest.

University Of California, Santa Cruz: 'Another Glass Ceiling Shattered'

At 18, UC Santa Cruz freshman Gina Schneider became a part of history as one of the first women in the U.S. to achieve the rank of Eagle ...

Blood Donations Needed In Santa Cruz Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The pandemic has affected the nation's blood supply. The Red Cross will hold a couple blood drives soon in the Santa Cruz area.

Santa Cruz 2018 And 2019 Traffic Safety Reports Offer Guide To Engineering And Enforcement Efforts

After a significant decrease from 2017 to 2018, bicycle injury collisions (17) increased by 36 percent from 2018 to 2019.

University Of California, Santa Cruz: Founding UC Santa Cruz Professor And Revered Literary And Cultural Critic Harry Berger Jr. Dies At 96

Harry Berger Jr., professor emeritus of literature and art history at UC Santa Cruz, died on March 12, 2021, at age 96.

Santa Cruz County Youth Mentored By South Bay Fencers

Three area high school students and competitive fencers decided to use free time during the pandemic to mentor kids through fencing.

First Cases Of COVID-19 Variant Detected In Santa Cruz County

Officials suspect many more cases of the variant first found in U.K. are circulating. Early studies show vaccines offer protection.

Downtown Santa Cruz Movie Theater To Reopen This Week

Showtimes have already been listed for the venue, which will reopen this week thanks to new ownership.

University Of California, Santa Cruz: Influential Evolutionary Biologist Barry Sinervo Dies At Age 60

Barry Sinervo, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UC Santa Cruz known for groundbreaking research in evolutionary biolog ...

University Of California, Santa Cruz: Two UCSC Research Teams Recognized For Outstanding Papers In PNAS

Papers by two teams of scientists at UC Santa Cruz are among the six winners and six finalists of the 2020 Cozzarelli Prize, selected by ...

Serial Killer In Court; Robberies: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

A serial with local victims was up for a parole hearing; four armed robberies in one night; and more in Santa Cruz County crime news.

Spring Getaways at Chaminade Resort & Spa

Two limited-time programs - $65 for 65+ and Carefree & Cared For are designed to remedy COVID-related vacation deprivation.

University Of California, Santa Cruz: UC Santa Cruz Joins New Consortium To Ensure Future Of SlaveVoyages Database

UC Santa Cruz has joined a newly formed consortium of institutions to ensure the preservation, stability, and future development of what ...