A possible shake-up could be coming to fire services in Santa Cruz County. Local agencies are exploring ways to consolidate resources and now, a new agreement could move that plan forward.

The city of Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley Fire District and Central Fire District announced Thursday that they are partnering to ...

As UC Santa Cruz students gear up for the annual 420 gathering at Porter Meadow, the campus' once-legendary status as a ...

Island Packers boats recently spotted a large group of humpback whales feeding off the Ventura coast. Here's what happened.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Tuesday that Salmon fishing season in California is being canceled for the third year in a row, it's the first time Salmon Season has been ...

We’re really all connected,” said one local health care provider. “It’s really only when everyone in the county is able to ...

Cal, is the fastest growing entitlement in the country, with about 80 million Americans enrolled. And in this year of Trump/DOGE cuts to spending, it’s in trouble. Republicans in Congress are ...

California Highway Patrol said that they arrested a man for a felony after he was allegedly driving under the influence.

In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko spotlights upcoming events with a focus on improving high-speed ...

The City of Watsonville celebrated the reopening of its landfill Tuesday morning after announcing the completion of Cell 4, ...

Sejal H. Patel has been retained by the university to investigate retaliation allegations after initial investigation did not ...

A plan to allow taller buildings and more homes south of Laurel Street in Downtown Santa Cruz is set to be considered by the ...