North Highway 1 at State Park Drive has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. The closures are expected to end 4:59 a.m. on Friday. Alternating lanes are closed on south Highway 1 at Bay ...

A fifth consecutive year of growth for area tourism and the impact of the war in Iran on Santa Cruz County agriculture lead ...

The Iran War has exposed California’s growing reliance on imports of both crude oil and gasoline. The state needs to import ...

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday announced new steps in the Trump administration’s initiative to root out fraud in federal health programs, including a $1.3 billion deferral in Medicaid ...

With the June 2 primary election just weeks away, nearly a third of California voters are undecided in the race for state superintendent of public instruction.

Moes Alley presents Nat Lefkoff, Dead Nettle and Good Friends, Wednesday, May 13. Doors: 7 p.m. / show: 8 p.m.. $15 in advance / $20 day of the show, 21-plus. County officials regularly inspect food ...

A man was arrested for having a felony warrant, resisting police, having illegal drugs, giving a false ID to officers, and missing several court dates for different charges. The incident happened near ...

A single lane will be closed on 41st Ave near Safeway in Soquel for emergency sewer repairs from Monday night through Thursday morning. Traffic will be shifted during work hours, and minimal delays ...

Steel Bonnet Brewing seeks name ideas for Scotts Valley’s 60th anniversary beer. Circle & Square Bistro won Santa Cruz’s first Vegan Chef Challenge. Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson ...

Steel Bonnet Brewing Company is celebrating Scotts Valley's 60th birthday with a contest to name a hazy IPA to commemorate the occasion.

On zoning, permitting, fees and NIMBY obstruction, the top candidates vying to become California’s next governor all say the state needs to make it easier to build more homes.

District 4 Santa Cruz City Council candidate Hector Marin is due for sentencing on Wednesday for driving with a suspended license following a 2024 arrest for driving under the influence in Santa Clara ...