Every time a massive swell is forecast, Santa Cruz’s hard-charging, big-wave surfer Alessandro “Alo” Slebir can hardly contain himself.

Various agencies in Los Angeles County regularly collect water samples and test the water quality. Occasionally, high levels ...

The Santa Cruz Planning Commission on Thursday night will consider a housing and commercial development with 389 homes on Ocean Street.

A four-year, $140 million project known as Pure Water Soquel to bring more reliable water to mid-county is expected to wrap ...

With the weekend nearly here, check out Wallace Baine’s Best 9 recommendations for things to do around Santa Cruz County via ...

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz recorded three instances of a coyote dragging a baby seal away from the beach then eating it.

Tech CEOs may be doing a political 180, but the majority of engineers, investors and scientists who make Silicon Valley the ...

The most popular dog breed in America is no longer a lab or golden retriever. See the top 100, according to 2024 data.

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz captured video from multiple instances of coyotes preying on harbor seal pups near a California ...

On January 26, 2025, scientists worldwide were shocked to learn that a black seadevil anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) had ...

The Santa Cruz Port District logged $26.3 million in damages while the city of Santa Cruz suffered $18.1 million.

The Seymour Marine Discovery Center in Santa Cruz is restoring its iconic blue whale skeleton using sustainable materials and ...