METRO has problems. The county-wide bus system rolled out a well-publicized service increase that included hiring almost 100 new employees. The expanded service initiative was supposed ...

In a letter to the editor, the chair of the Santa Cruz County Democratic Central Committee calls on local Democrats to honor the dedication of civil rights activist Thairie Ritchie.

The organization says it remains committed to bridging gaps, fostering unity, and ensuring that the history and contributions ...

A Utah man was arrested this week after Arkansas State Police troopers found five kilos of cocaine in his vehicle.

Wineries throughout the U.S. were thrown into turmoil this week when Canada announced it would halt all imports of American ...

Scotts Valley High lineman Bobby Arcangeli and Soquel defensive back Ben Palma were chosen to represent Santa Cruz County at ...

Vidal Gonzales has created multiple programs aimed at reconnecting youth from Indigenous and traditional Hispanic communities ...

Welcome to the Santa Cruz Mystery Spot, where the laws of physics go on vacation and your sense of reality takes a nosedive ...

One of the most iconic images associated with Santa Cruz is a logo that bears its name. The “Red Dot” logo for the company Santa Cruz Skateboards — with its angular yellow letters amid a red circle ...

The Santa Cruz Mountains are a special part of Northern California that almost feels hidden and secret, as so many people ...

A brush fire started up Wednesday evening in an area of Santa Paula between the Santa Clara River and Highway 126. The blaze was first reported shortly before 7 p.m. in the 600 block of Acacia Road.