Santa Cruz County To Be Under Heat Advisory

Expect temperatures to be 15 to 25 degrees higher than average in most of the Bay Area.

City Of Santa Cruz To Launch MyCityofSantaCruz Portal On October 1

Any customer currently using online utility billing will have their user preferences moved to MyCityofSantaCruz.

Santa Cruz Man Charged With Federal Hate Crime

He attacked a black man with a nine-inch knife, slashing at the man's head and chest, and yelling racial slurs, prosecutors said.

Latest Santa Cruz Case Count; County Releases Halloween Guidance

See which activities are lower risk and which are not allowed under current health orders.

Online Open House For Hwy 1 Aux Lane/Bus-On-Shoulder Project

The project will include the reconstruction of two railroad bridges over Highway 1 and construction of Segment 12 of the Coastal Rail Line.

Santa Cruz County Begins Cleanup Of Fire Burn Scar

Officials warn the public that landslides are possible in parts of the CZU August Lightning Complex fire burn scar.

Santa Cruz County To Award More Small Business Grants

More than $720,000 will be awarded through the Santa Cruz County Cares Recovery Program, which seeks to help those impacted by the pandemic.

Swim From Santa Cruz To Monterey Breaks Record

See some incredible scenes from the former U.S. National Team swimmer's overnight trek across 25 miles of the Monterey Bay.

Wildfire Victims Have 4 Weeks To Apply For Federal Aid

Residents of nine Northern California counties can apply for grants to cover the cost of home repair and other expenses.

Agenda And Instructions For Alternative Means Of Participating In October 1 Santa Cruz Planning Commission Meeting

The agenda is now available for the Planning Commission meeting for Thursday, October 1, 2, 020.

Cold Case Arrest; Truck Overturns: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

A father is arrested on suspicion of killing his stepdaughter; Highway 17 crash injures man; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

Santa Cruz County Supes Consider Public Defender's Office

Current practices create a conflict between defendants' best interests and attorneys' financial interests, a legal group found.

Best Santa Cruz Pumpkin Patches 2020

Get out and pick out that pumpkin this fall season and enjoy the fall attractions Santa Cruz County pumpkin patches have to offer.

Latest Santa Cruz COVID-19 Case Count; 33 Sickened In Outbreak

A third of the residents at a skilled nursing facility have tested positive for the coronavirus and another three deaths have been reported.

Santa Cruz Traffic Impacts For Rail Trail Segment 7/Phase I Construction Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Construction start times follow below with each roadway to be fully re-opened by 4 p.m.

Santa Cruz County Breweries Fundraise For Fire Recovery Efforts

Breweries from Santa Cruz to Watsonville collaborated to make the Santa Cruz County Strong beer, with proceeds benefiting fire recovery.

48 Clean Ocean Businesses Honored During Pollution Prevention Week In Santa Cruz

Many medication and needle disposal options are available to residents of the City of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint September 25, 2020

Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests.

Santa Cruz County Fire Burns Quarter Acre In Woods

The fire broke out around 2 p.m. Wednesday.

County, Partners Launch 'Powered By Me' Campaign

The campaign aims to gather community input to help develop the County’s first-ever Active Transportation Plan.

CZU Lightning Complex Fires Fully Contained

"Remember, contained is not controlled."

DUI Checkpoint Planned Friday In Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz police announced Tuesday the approximate location of the checkpoint.

Driver Hospitalized After Truck Overturns On Highway 17

The driver, 71, was still in the overturned car when officials arrived to the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.

National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, September 22

Register at select libraries, voter reg car caravans in Santa Cruz & Watsonville, or register online at registertovote.ca.gov

Voting In Santa Cruz: Everything You Need To Know

See who's on the ballot and how to cast your vote in Santa Cruz.

Fundraiser Will Support Boulder Creek Volunteer Firefighters

A local organization is asking residents to give what they can in appreciation for the people who sought to protect Boulder Creek.

New UCSC Federal Funding Supports Student Success, Equity

A $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will help UC Santa Cruz improve undergraduate career outcomes and academics.

Santa Cruz Police: Thieves Targeting Particular Car Model

Catalytic converters — a relatively easy-to-steal, high value item located behind a car's exhaust pipe — are commonly stolen in Santa Cruz.

Full Containment Of CZU Fires Now Expected Wednesday

Firefighters previously predicted full containment by Sunday, though the blaze is currently 99 percent contained.

Two Ducks Rescued From CZU Fires Up For Adoption

The pair of ducks, named Forest and Meadow, survived the complex fire and were available for adoption for $20.

Walnut Avenue Sewer Replacement Project In Santa Cruz To Begin On September 21

The City of Santa Cruz is scheduled to begin the Walnut Avenue Sewer Replacement Project on Monday, Sept. 21.

Recovery Resource Center Hours Reduced

RRC visitation has declined; new hours go into effect Sept. 20.

Evacuee Donation Warehouses To Close

"Residents of Santa Cruz County should be proud of the support they have shown for their neighbors."

Q&A: Maria Cadenas, Santa Cruz City Council Candidate

"I am a problem solver and doer. I get things done by focusing on what matters most – people and planet."

Beach Shooting: Arrest Made, Sheriff's Office Says

The shooting took place August 2, but witnesses weren't willing to identify the shooter, the sheriff's office said.

CZU Fires 97% Contained; Full Containment Expected Sunday

The fires burned 86,500 acres and 925 homes.

When Santa Cruz's Leaves Are Best: 2020 Fall Foliage Peak Map

The 2020 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out so you can be prepared to see autumn in all its splendor in Santa Cruz and across the Bay Area.

Santa Cruz County Extends Price Gouging Prohibition

Santa Cruz County residents are protected from price gouging through October 18.

Man Arrested On Beach With Fake Gun, Vodka Bottle, Police Say

Beachgoers called in a man drinking from a vodka bottle with an apparent gun protruding from his backpack.

Santa Cruz Homicide Investigation Update 20S-05232

Detectives worked tirelessly over the last 48 hours to confirm witness statements and corroborate facts.