The federal government’s new five-year offshore drilling plan targets California waters for the first time in four decades, and seabed mining is also gaining federal authorization. In response, Santa ...

Updating and expanding laws blocking offshore oil drilling and seabed mining is the most powerful tool communities have to protect California’s coast in the face of the federal government’s new ...

The National Weather Service is advising people to practice extreme caution through next week as sneaker waves, rip currents ...

Scotts Valley Water District has added a new well to its water system. Sucinto Well is now operational and can pump up to 300 gallons of water per minute.

The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District’s annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive will return for another year to support local families facing food insecurity during the holidays.

Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz is changing its policy on burning debris in residential backyards. Effective Dec. 1, all ...

Two local event companies are bringing new life to two long-vacant downtown Santa Cruz buildings this holiday season.

The Santa Cruz City Council has pushed off plans to revisit its contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate ...

Weekly roundup 11/26/25 Most of you have this week off, but we still wanted to send a roundup to keep you up to date, and ...

The holiday season begins in earnest this weekend, and Santa Cruz County is gearing up for a number of performances, ...

The holiday season begins in earnest this weekend, and Santa Cruz County is gearing up for a number of performances, ...