Santa Cruz Firefighters Stepped In To Fight Gilroy Crews Fire

Firefighters from across Santa Cruz County are coming home after battling the 5,500-acre Crews Fire north of Gilroy.

Santa Cruz High Grad Seeks To Empower Black Youth

As a teenager, Chloe Gentile-Montgomery felt she lacked opportunities to learn about her history. Now she's trying to change that.

Santa Cruz Beekeeping, Parking Regulations, And Zoning Ordinance Clean Up/Update

After consultation with local beekeepers into best practices, the City of Santa Cruz is seeking to amend its beekeeping ordinance.

City Of Santa Cruz Battery-Hate Crime Arrest

"There is no place for this heinous behavior in our community," Bernie Escalante, Deputy Chief of Police, stated in regards to this attack.

Santa Cruz Police Overview For July 4

Estimated beach crowds at their peak were around 5,000, which was far less than year’s past.

Man Charged With Santa Cruz Shooting

Police arrived to the scene of the June shooting to find a victim losing a significant amount of blood after getting shot in the leg.

9 Santa Cruz Police Officers Could Be Eliminated: Report

All City of Santa Cruz employee unions have agreed to reduce costs except the police department, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported.

UC Santa Cruz Reaches Agreement With Striking Grad Students

Both sides came to an agreement on most of the union's striking actions following months of protests and strikes.

These Santa Cruz Companies Got The Biggest PPP Loans

More than 87,000 California companies received loans, according to new data released this week. See how Santa Cruz businesses fared.

Police Investigating Noose-Shaped Rope Hanging Near UC Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz police have released a video of someone hanging the rope on the sign.

UC Santa Cruz Alum Launches Virtual Class Catalog Amid Quarantine

Classalog seeks to make it easier for people around the world to stay engaged and connected during an especially isolating time.

Man Charged With Fireworks-Related Arson

Investigators believe the man was involved in an arson case last month near Soquel High School.

See: Sgt. Gutzwiller Honored A Month After Line-Of-Duty Death

"He laid down his life for the community, his smile would light up any room," dispatchers said in honor of the fallen sergeant.

Campus marks 20th anniversary of posting the human genome

UC Santa Cruz researchers played a critical role in ensuring the human genome would be free for everyone, forever

Knife-Wielding Man Screamed Slurs At Black Man, Police Say

The man insisted a white officer take him into custody and continued saying racial slurs as he was booked into jail, police said.

Car Overturns On Highway 1

The car hit the center divide and overturned on the shoulder in Santa Cruz County, California Highway Patrol said.

Santa Cruz Sees Relatively Quiet Fourth Of July

Some 5,000 people came to Santa Cruz beaches — a far lower crowd than in years past.

Odwalla, Juice Brand With Santa Cruz Roots, Shuts Down

Coca-Cola is shutting down the juice and smoothie brand Odwalla, founded by musicians in Santa Cruz more than 40 years ago.

Murder Case; Pursuit Ends In Ocean: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

A man is charged in a Santa Cruz County murder case; a police pursuit ends in the Pacific; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller's Kids To Benefit From Education Fund

Community members may make a donation to the fund created by Liberty Bank of San Lorenzo Valley, in honor of the fallen sergeant.

Visit These Santa Cruz Co. State Parks, Beaches July 4 Weekend

Many state parks in Santa Cruz County are still open for the holiday weekend, but guests must follow some safety restrictions.

Santa Cruz Parks Make Life Better In July, Month Goes Virtual

The full firework display is available July 4 from 9 p.m.-midnight.

Monterey Closing Beaches For July 4 Weekend

The city also issued an emergency order requiring face masks.

Santa Cruz County Budget Decreases $36M Amid Coronavirus

The overall $878 million budget represents a $36 million decrease from Fiscal Year 19- 20, or 4 percent.

Disposable Cup Fee Delayed In Santa Cruz County: Report

More than 400 businesses in unincorporated parts of the county will not be subject to the fee until 2021, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported.

Cowell Beach Left Off Of CA's Most Polluted Beaches List

This marks the first time in a decade that the popular Santa Cruz County beach wasn't included in the "Beach Bummer" list.

Santa Cruz Planning Commission Meeting Of July 02, 2020 Cancellation

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm.

Santa Cruz Cowell Beach Drops Off Beach Bummer List

For the first time in 10 years, Cowell Beach is not included on Heal the Bay’s “Beach Bummer” list.

Santa Cruz City To Implement Safety Enhancement Zone For Independence Day Holiday

'We have an unfortunate history of fires being started every year on the 4th of July because of illegal fireworks.'

Santa Cruz Mayor To City 'Personal Responsibility Is Crucial'

Mayor Cummings will be available to meet in-person with press today, June 30 at 1:30 p.m.

Man Leads Police On High-Speed Pursuit, Into Ocean: Police

UPDATE: The man was apprehended after reportedly committing a car-jacking and leading police on a chase that topped 100 mph, police said.

Santa Cruz Surfer Accused Of Sex Crimes Involving A Minor

Lucas Klatt, 39, is being held on a $100,000 bond for crimes involving a victim under age 15. Police believe there may be more victims.

Cowell Beach Off 'Beach Bummer' List For First Time In A Decade

The iconic Santa Cruz beach was routinely listed among California's Top 10 most bacterial polluted beaches until improvements were made.

Mayor Encourages Residents To Stay Diligent, Safe Over Holiday

With plenty of visitors expected to flock to Santa Cruz's beaches for Independence Day, health and safety guidelines need to be maintained.

Santa Cruz PD Could Spark Change By Banning Predictive Policing

The City Council approved the change four years after Chief Andy Mills placed a moritorium on the practice of using data to police the area.

Santa Cruz Agenda And Instructions Available For Zoning Administrator Meeting Of July 01

The agenda is now available for the Zoning Administrator meeting which starts at 10 AM on Wednesday, July 01, 2020.

Wildfire Spreads Across 20 Acres Near Wilder Ranch: Officials

Forward progress of the fire has been stopped after the blaze started near Wilder Ranch State Park that impacted 20 acres, officials said.

Bubbles On A Beach In Santa Cruz: Photo Of The Week

Patch Loves Photos. Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Local Chalk Art Project Helps Highlight Importance Of Census

Santa Cruz County officials have partnered with cities, the arts council and local artists to drive Census participation among residents.

Man Accused Of Hate Crime In Beating Of Black Man In Santa Cruz

A man is accused of a hate crime for beating a Black man in Santa Cruz while using racial epithets Sunday, police said.