Skip These Closed Santa Cruz Facilities Over The Holidays

Several Santa Cruz facilities will be closed in the coming days.

Search Warrant Prompts Santa Cruz Road Closure

Part of Pennsylvania Street was closed to traffic Monday afternoon as Santa Cruz Police officers served a search warrant.

See How Santa Cruz County Wants To Spend Transportation Tax Money

About 27% of Measure D funding could be spent on neighborhood projects and 25% could go to highway corridors, according to the county.

Stolen Car Spotted, Driver Arrested: Santa Cruz County Sheriff

The driver was arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property, the Sheriff's Office said.

Antitrust Settlement: Sutter Health To Pay $575 Million

In addition to the financial compensation, Sutter will be required to change some of its business practices.

Serial Burglar, Hit-And-Run Arrest: Santa Cruz County Police Log

A woman suspected in multiple burglaries is nabbed; an 18-year-old hit-and-run driver surrenders; and more police, fire and court news.

State Kicks In $2.5 Million To Save Santa Cruz County Redwoods

The 554-acre coastal property stretches from Año Nuevo State Reserve south to Big Basin Redwoods State Park.​

Homeless Who Died In Santa Cruz Co. During 2019 Remembered

The memorials coincide with National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.

Tick Season Underway In Santa Cruz County Hills

The western black-legged tick (Ixodes pacificus) is the primary vector of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses in Santa Cruz County.

December Babes Bundled In Love: Holiday Tradition In Santa Cruz

Retired Dominican Hospital nurses who call themselves "The Grateful Thread" have been sewing and donating these stockings for decades.

Mobile Home Park Residents Get Some Protection In Santa Cruz Co.

A new county ordinance is consistent with state law and requires mobile/manufactured home park owners to justify park closures.

Santa Cruz's Holiday Closure: Planning, Building, And Payment Counter Hours (room 101)

Business Licenses, rents, tax payments, and all payment for building permits and planning applications will be delayed until January 6, 2020

UCSC Scrambles To Ensure Final Grades Amid Wildcat Strike

The campus has asked chairs to make themselves available to instructors to help them make decisions regarding final grades.

Decades-Old Mural Discovered In Santa Cruz Co. Admin Building

Officials are hoping someone has information about the long-lost treasure's story.

Santa Cruz Co. Lawmakers' Statements On Trump Impeachment Votes

Both democrats, Rep. Anna G. Eshoo​ (18th District) and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (20th District) voted to adopt two Articles of Impeachment.

Construction Of Santa Cruz School Crossing Improvements At 21 Locations To Begin Jan. 6

Parking, bike lanes and pedestrian access in these construction areas will be affected.

Santa Cruz, Watsonville Activists Get Response: Trump Impeached

The rallies were held Tuesday night, a day before the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump.

Syringe Exchange Program In Santa Cruz County: Comments Sought

The Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz County has applied with the state again after withdrawing an application due to public outcry.

Rightful Owners Sought: Stolen Goods Recovered By Santa Cruz PD

The department is trying to get the items back to their rightful owners, so police have shared dozens of photos on social media.

K-9 Jax Joins Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Jax specializes in narcotics detection and will be working at county corrections facilities.

Santa Cruz County Actors’ Theatre Celebrates Special Anniversary

The 25th anniversary of the 8 Tens @ 8 Short Play Festival takes place in 2020.

504 Alumni Threaten To Withhold Donations To UCSC: Wildcat Strike

The threat comes in support of striking grad students who have said they will withhold final grades that are due Wednesday.

6 Female Artists Sought For Suffrage Exhibit: Santa Cruz County

Six vintage women's suffrage posters will be re-imagined by the yet-to-be selected artists.

No End On Parcel Taxes: Santa Cruz Voters To Decide

The school measures — T and U — will be on the March 3, 2020 primary election ballot.

Supreme Court Won't Hear Case Pivotal To Santa Cruz Camping Laws

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling in the case spurred Santa Cruz and other cities to rework ordinances on homeless camping.

Heating Equipment Deaths: Santa Cruz Fire Urges Caution

The Santa Cruz Fire Department asks residents to be careful while using heating equipment, a leading cause in home fire deaths.

Cancer Patient Reunited With Stolen Bike, Thanks To Santa Cruz PD

The patient hopes to ride his bike again when he beats cancer, police say.

Impeachment Rallies Scheduled In Santa Cruz, Watsonville

The rallies coincide with efforts by Moveon.org, which is hosting hundreds of nationwide "Nobody Is Above The Law" events Tuesday​.

Census 2020 Jobs Paying Up To $21/Hour Open In Santa Cruz County

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring thousands of temporary workers in Santa Cruz County and elsewhere for the 2020 head count.

Festive Dogs: Hospital Staff Dog Show Fundraises For Charity

Dominican Hospital staff faced off in an annual dog show to fundraise for the Santa Cruz Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Homeless People Who Died In Santa Cruz To Be Remembered At Event

The names of dozens of homeless people who died in the last year will be read aloud at a memorial this week.

City Of Santa Cruz Updates 'Accessory Dwelling Unit' Ordinance

On Dec. 10, the Santa Cruz City Council passed an Urgency Ordinance to amend the city’s zoning regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units.

City Of Santa Cruz To Host Holiday 'Parking For Hope' Program

The sixth annual Parking for Hope downtown holiday parking program will last from Wednesday, Dec. 18, through Wednesday, Dec. 25.

Santa Cruz Jewel Thieves Make Off With $100K Loot, Police Say

In less than 90 seconds, burglars stole more than $100,000 worth of jewelry from a Santa Cruz antique store, police said.

$100,000 In Merchandise Stolen: Santa Cruz Antique Shop Burglary

Judi Wyant Antiques lost more than $100,000 in merchandise during a burglary early Friday morning.

Murder Trial, Rescue, Boy Shot: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

Jury finds man guilty of murdering 4-year-old; a cliff rescue; a juvenile male is shot; and more news in police, fire and courts this week.

Cal Fire Crews Clearing Santa Cruz Mountain Forests To Prevent Wildfires

With California’s increasingly warm, dry and overgrown landscape, wildfire has become a perpetual danger.

'Cement Ship' Skateboarding: New At Santa Cruz County Skate Park

The Seacliff Village Neighborhood Park will get a new skateable art feature for skateboarders.

Homeless Memorial Service Planned In Santa Cruz

More than one homeless person per week died last year, on average, on the streets of Santa Cruz County.

DUI Crackdown: More Patrols This Month In Santa Cruz

The Santa Cruz Police Department will have extra officers on the streets, looking for signs of impaired driving.