The kelp forest declined by an average of 95 percent since 2013.
Stormy weather is in the forecast this week across the Bay Area. Officials share lightning safety tips.
PeopleConnect, Inc. will pay $400,000 in penalties because of a lawsuit alleging their website violated California automatic renewal laws.
More good news in Santa Cruz County's battle against the coronavirus: The county is now sixth in the state by vaccinations per capita.
Find out which other Central Coast cities made the list.
Santa Cruz K-9 Parker delighted the internet after police posted a photo of her in action. "Nose knows," police said.
She was ejected from the car, the California Highway Patrol said. The driver has been arrested.
In a recent George Will column, he wrote about the current stimulus package and referenced the magnitude of the federal debt as follows. ...
Sports competitions may resume based on a community’s level of COVID-19 transmission and degree of participant interaction.
The money will benefit projects expected to bring 200 affordable housing units to the city. See which projects will be impacted.
He left his home to run errands Wednesday but didn't return home.
School leaders anticipate a return to the red tier next week. Find out when middle and high students are slated to head back to class.
Police are accepting tips and media from people who saw illegal harassment and intimidation at a downtown rally this weekend.
At least five suspicious fires near Felton are under investigation. Detectives are seeking tips from the public.
$100,000 grant to Salud aims to enhance access to health care during the pandemic to underserved communities; 6 grants total $1M in county
Five Bay Area counties were in the less-strict red tier as of Tuesday, but Santa Cruz County is still eyeing a move out of the purple tier.
The Fremont man was found in his car, which landed upside down, 100 feet into an East Bay canyon.
There were 33 applicants competing for $57 million total funds, which were oversubscribed by 107%, meaning $118 million total was requested.
The agenda is available for the Zoning Administrator meeting which starts at 10 AM on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021.
Protesters weren't able to make it inside the store this time, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported.
Bernal shared his intent with the City Council in closed session of the February 23 City Council meeting.
See how well utility providers in the Santa Cruz area and across CA serve their customers.
Sgt. Butch Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler gave it all for their community. Today, local law enforcement honors their sacrifice.
Santa Cruz County case rates and hospitalizations have decreased, officials said. See when 80 percent herd immunity is expected.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciates the public’s cooperation and patience.
Bernal, who has served in the role for the past 10 years, will remain in the position until the end of July to ensure a seamless transition.
Patrick Diaz, 29, is being sought in connection with a Santa Cruz non-deadly shooting that has already led to the arrest of one suspect.
The Planning Commission meeting of Thursday, March 4, 2021, has been adjourned to the next regular Planning Commission Meeting on March 18.
The ordinance, which would limit where people without permanent housing can and cannot sleep outdoors, requires a second council reading.
The 22,000 square foot location will open on Commercial Way and will continue to support local not-for-profits in the Santa Cruz community.
The number of cases diagnosed each day has sharply dropped in recent weeks. See how close Santa Cruz County is to the red tier.
Future agenda information can be access through the Planning Commission page.
Find out how to apply and learn if you qualify. The Board of Supervisors approved the plan Tuesday.
Here's how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in Santa Cruz County.
A 45-year-old man was struck by a car Monday evening in downtown Santa Cruz.
Find out how strong winds are expected to be and see a map of affected areas. Much of the Bay Area will be under the advisory.
Child care, emergency and food workers are among those who can now get a vaccine.
Another person was hospitalized with major injuries.
Downtown Santa Cruz and city beaches are among the areas that would be totally off limits to campers if the council approves the ordinance.
Applications are due March 16.