The Beach Boys shaped the development of surf culture—or at least the place it occupies in the popular imagination.

The ordinance would cover unincorporated areas as well as the cities of Capitola, Watsonville, Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz.

A report asks whether the City of Santa Cruz tracks who lives in “inclusionary units” to make sure preference is given to city residents.

Shared Adventures hosts its annual Day on the Beach at Cowell’s

State of the Workforce report points out demographic pitfalls

The deteriorating state of roads in unincorporated areas is cited as being one of Santa Cruz County’s “five most significant problems.”

Santa Cruz County Child Protective Services workers prioritize reunifying children with their birth parents, and have been accused of insensitive treatment and intimidation of...

Grand Jury members cites low budget and staffing issues cited; the division’s communications officer points out missing information.

Residents in Santa Cruz County will face steep fines for using fireworks this Fourth of July, including at area beaches.

In dark times, we all need a little pick-me-up now and then, and Mike Madrid is here to offer a full jolt of optimism, albeit long-term optimism.

Gail Pellerin, whose district includes Santa Cruz and parts of Santa Clara County, shared her thoughts on the state stepping in to force through local housing projects.

A bustling neighborhood and a new 3,200-seat arena for the Santa Cruz Warriors are part of a plan to transform Downtown Santa Cruz in...