Walk the California coast and you’ll find beauty, barriers and a trail still being built—one negotiation at a time along the ...

Staff and volunteers raise concerns about conditions, maintenance issues and staffing shortages at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with perfect wines, from crisp whites to elegant Champagne and bold reds, curated for a memorable toast.

Environmental groups allege Graniterock violated the Clean Water Act for years, discharging pollutants into the Pajaro River.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare presents Vincent, a one-man play by Leonard Nimoy exploring Van Gogh’s life through letters to his ...

Santa Cruz therapist Melissa Fritchle explores sexual wellness, intimacy, mindfulness and breaking shame to reconnect with ...

Surfer Girl’s Carter Reeves brings his sun-soaked indie-reggae sound to Felton Music Hall with new music and high-energy live ...

Mountain biking enthusiasts turned restaurateurs, Aaron Freitas and Ryan Thompson both grew up locally before meeting while working together at the Fox shock factory. Now, business partners, they ...

A look at Mane Kitchen & Cocktails in Santa Cruz, where inventive dishes and standout margaritas meet lively hospitality.

NET GAIN The Santa Cruz Collectors Show at Kaiser Permanente Arena featured 200+ vendors (and some Steph Curry merch) while reemphasizing the facility’s ability to host a range of community activities ...

Santa Cruz’s Blue Lagoonies mark 20 years as one of California’s longest-running free weekly comedy shows, known for its ...

A stay at Monterey Plaza Hotel pairs standout coastal dining, spa luxury and hidden gems like Secret Beach just steps from ...