Get outside and explore — these nearby hikes offer everything from easy strolls to more challenging treks for every kind of ...

Santa Cruz County will have 4th of July events galore, so no matter where you live, you will not be too far from parades, ...

A clean needle distribution program in Santa Cruz County previously halted by the courts amid resident and police opposition ...

Valle del Pájaro County Park, located at 188 Whiting Road in an unincorporated area outside of Watsonville, is the first new park in unincorporated South County in decades.

A grand jury report highlights the lack of training and enforcement in Santa Cruz County to combat human trafficking, urging ...

State Beach will be closed for a 1-mile stretch, up to Seacliff, for 48 hours due to this incident.

Delta bass action takes over, Randy Pringle reported. Shaver Kokanee and trout still hitting, Dick Nichols said. Pine Flat trout action good, Jim Tartaglia reported. Don Pedro a multi-species banquet, ...

Santa Cruz County drivers face stricter fines thanks to a recent court ruling against handheld cellphone use. Local law ...

California has already reported more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, a worrisome development that comes as the ...