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Sun Sinks Into The Ocean Off Santa Cruz: Photo

This glorious photo was taken the last week of January.

Felony Elder Abuse Charges Leveled Against 2 In Santa Cruz

The charges were filed after an elderly man with dementia died.

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Tiptoeing into the New Wolrd

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Coming Home to Bioregionalism

Living in Place

6 Things To Do This Winter In Santa Cruz

Make the most of the season with these local experiences!

Meet A Future Leader In Santa Cruz: Gabriella Goss

Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to highlight young people achieving great things in our community.

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Bioregional Governance

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Game Day Party Grub: Santa Cruz's Best Takeout

Enjoy a delicious Big Game celebration at home by ordering in or picking up from these fantastic local restaurants!

5 Super Athletes With Ties To Santa Cruz

Patch has teamed up with T-Mobile to celebrate five standout athletes whose achievements have left a lasting impression on our community.

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Bioregionalism and "Natural Disasters"

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Full Wolf Moon Aligns With Mars Over Santa Cruz

NASA reports that Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars will align in the night sky this month.

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Local Politics and the Natural World

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Where To Watch The Big Game In Santa Cruz

Football, food and drinks are always better with great company! Explore these local favorites for game day fun.

Retired Santa Cruz Wharf Supervisor Says Wharf Was Breaking Apart, Collapse Could've Been Prevented

"I had been telling the city leadership for years that this was going to happen," Bombaci said.

Santa Cruz County Disaster Fund Collects Donations After Partial Wharf Collapse

Donations to the disaster fund will provide assistance to "those who rely on wharf employment for their livelihood."

Start 2025 With Quadrantids And 120 Meteors An Hour Over Santa Cruz

The shooting star show is known for bright fireballs — explosions of light and color that can persist longer than an average meteor streak.

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Santa Cruz Wharf Future Is Uncertain After Partial Collapse

"One of the largest swell events" in decades severed the end of the pier. Officials address rebuilding, and a timeline to reopen the rest.

1 Dead, 2 Missing At Beaches; Photos Of Damaged Santa Cruz Wharf

California Weather Photos: A major storm pounds the Central Coast, forcing closures in Santa Cruz and Capitola.

2 Rescued After Santa Cruz Wharf Partially Collapses Amid High Surf

While rescue crews pulled two people from the water, a third person was able to swim to shore. What to know.

Update: Amber Alert For 2 Children Deactivated

An Amber Alert was issued on Saturday in 4 counties for two children allegedly abducted by a woman in King City.

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New CA Coastal Commission Head Is Santa Cruz County Supervisor

The independent state agency controls coastal construction by regulating land use along the state's shoreline.

Be Well, Santa Cruz: A Guide To Better Health In 2025

Discover your best self with local ways to get fit, find balance and boost financial confidence.

Santa Cruz Area Zip Codes Have High Risk Of Cancer-Causing Chemical

Santa Cruz, Davenport, and several mountain towns have a high exposure risk to formaldehyde, according to Pro Publica.

Santa Cruz-Area MS-13 Members Sentenced For Murder Conspiracy, Racketeering

"Their ruthless actions threatened public safety in Santa Cruz," Northern California United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey said.

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Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Santa Cruz?

Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour of lights.

Bystanders Rescue Victim Who Drove Off Santa Cruz Cliff: FD

Two bystanders rushed into the ocean after a car tumbled off a bluff Monday afternoon, according to the Santa Cruz Fire Department.

$50 Adoption Fees For All Dogs And Cats

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is participating in the annual Empty the Shelter program.

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