$4M Damage Caused By Storm; County Supes Declare Emergency

The declaration paves the way for the county to receive funding to help with repairs.

County Of Santa Cruz Hosting Debris Flow Town Halls

Residents will hear from state and local authorities and have the opportunity to ask questions at the virtual events.

Santa Cruz Area Hospital Capacity: See The Latest

Here's how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospital and ICU capacity in Santa Cruz County and across CA.

Santa Cruz Weather Forecast: See What's In Store

Find out if Punxsutawney Phil's prediction will hold true for the Bay Area this weekend.

Lawsuit: UCSC Police Accused Of Excessive Force, Racial Bias

See what the university has to say about the recently filed complaint.

Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation In Santa Cruz

The Planning Commission meeting of February 4, 2021 has been adjourned to the next regular meeting of February 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

Zoning Administrator Meeting Cancellation In Santa Cruz

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Zoning Administrator will be held virtually on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 at 10 AM.

Face Slashed; Fatal Crash: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

A woman is accused of slashing a man's face; a fatal bike crash was reported; and more in Santa Cruz County public safety news.

County Health Officer 'Very Hopeful'; Latest On Santa Cruz Cases

Santa Cruz County is seeing less spread of the coronavirus, but it's a long way from the lesser red tier and welcoming all students back.

Santa Cruz Police Seek Man Accused Of Battering Driver

The Santa Cruz Police Department is looking to the community for help in identifying the male subject.

PHOTOS: Snow Falls On Santa Cruz County

If you were hoping for a white Christmas, it came a little late. But better late than never! SEE some of the stunning scenes from this week.

40th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off Reimagined

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will be pre-selling Clam Chowder Tasting Flights for pick-up on February 20.

‘River Street And Water Street Overlay Project’ Receives American Public Works Association Award In Santa Cruz

The project has improved commuting and business access along these busy transportation corridors.

Latest Santa Cruz COVID-19 Case Count; Hospital Capacity

See how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Santa Cruz County and across California.

Santa Cruz Shooting Investigation And Arrest - 21S-00443

Officers arrived on scene moments later, located the victim, and immediately began lifesaving efforts.

End Crime Statistics Santa Cruz Police Media Release 2020 Year

See attached media release, 2020 UCR stats, and Z-Scores dashboards.

Flash Flood, Debris Flow, High Winds Possible In Santa Cruz Co.

Gusts up to 60 mph are possible as the biggest storm in a year heads toward the Bay Area. Areas affected by wildfire could be hit hardest.

Santa Cruz Police Arrest Four Youths In Connection To Shooting

The four suspects were booked into Santa Cruz County Juvenile Hall on charges of attempted murder with a gang enhancement.

Agenda Available And Instructions For Alternative Means Of Participating In Santa Cruz

The online commenting period will be open to the public who wishes to comment in advance.

Latest Santa Cruz COVID-19 News: Record-High Case Rate; Vaccines

Santa Cruz County officials discussed vaccine distribution expansion efforts, vaccine myths, the climbing COVID-19 case rate and more.

Santa Cruz Police Investigate City's First Shooting Of 2021

A 911 caller reported multiple shots were fired in Westside Santa Cruz. A man, 18, is expected to survive his injuries.

Santa Cruz County Wildfires: Expect To See Smoke In Coming Months

Rain has brought a much-appreciated helping hand for firefighters.

831 Water Street Community Meeting Series: Meeting 1 Of 2 In Santa Cruz

Join the applicant for their first community meeting for the proposed project at 831 Water Street.

Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation In Santa Cruz City

The January 21, 2021 regular meeting of the Planning Commission has been adjourned to the next regular meeting on February 4, 2021.

UPDATE-Homicide Investigation 21S-00350 In Santa Cruz City

When Officers arrived on scene they located a male subject who had sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Indecent Exposure Investigation 21S-00313 And 21S-00318 In Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz Police Department is looking to the community for help in identifying the male subject.

Santa Cruz County Forest Damaged By Windstorm; Trails Impacted

Cal Fire is asking the public to "use extreme caution" when visiting a popular local forest with hiking trails.

Santa Cruz's First Homicide Of 2021: Coroner IDs Victim

His body was discovered over the weekend. He suffered blunt force trauma. Authorities continue to investigate.

Pursuit Ends In Santa Cruz; Driver Faces Kidnapping Charge

An elderly dialysis patient was aboard the stolen van involved in the pursuit, authorities said.

831 Water Street Community Meeting Series: Meeting 1 In Santa Cruz City

Project Address: 823, 825, 827, 831, 833 Water St. Wednesday, January 27th 2021 from 6:00 to 7:30pm.

831 Water Street Community Meeting Series In Santa Cruz City

Project Address: 823, 825, 827, 831, 833 Water St. Wednesday, January 27th 2021 from 6:00 to 7:30pm.

Santa Cruz Police Seek Man In Indecent Exposure Incident

A man removed his pants after approaching someone in an underground parking lot.

1.2K In Santa Cruz Lose Power In Wind-Related Outages

More than 50,000 residents of the nine-county Bay Area were without power at one point as strong winds walloped the Golden State.

See Which Santa Cruz Area Hospitals Near Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in the Santa Cruz area.

Santa Cruz Police Homicide Investigation 21S-00350

On Sunday, January 17, 2021, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Santa Cruz Police Officers were dispatched to a call of a report of a male subject.

Police Investigating ​Santa Cruz​'s First Homicide​ Of 2021

Police are investigating the city's first homicide of the year and trying to determine the identity of the victim, officials said.

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice In Santa Cruz City

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting of January 20,2021 has been adjourned to the next regular meeting of February 17, 2021 at 7:00.

Santa Cruz Climate Change: Share Your Thoughts, Take The Survey

Do you have ideas for how Santa Cruz can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for a changing climate? City officials want to know.

Santa Cruz Schools, Parents Can Report COVID-19 Concerns Online

Santa Cruz City Schools staff, parents can report school-specific safety concerns to the state's new "Safe Schools for All Hub."

Retired Santa Cruz County Sheriff's K-9 Dies

"Ari was the best partner I could have asked for. He didn't know the meaning of the word, 'quit,'" said the K-9's handler, Deputy Smith.