Honey bees, a crucial component of California’s agriculture, face several challenges to survival. Will the Legislature spend ...

Independence Day is a big deal all across Santa Cruz County, even though there will be no fireworks shows in the county this year. There are, however, parades and other celebrations in Scotts Valley, ...

After a successful opening weekend exceeded the season limit, California's salmon spot-fishing days in July and August have ...

Older adults make up 26% of Santa Cruz County’s population, with more than 72,000 residents over the age of 59. Last year, ...

After more than eight years leading Santa Cruz County through disasters, budget battles and political shifts, CEO Carlos ...

The Capitola Police Department is seeking a man described as 30 to 40 years old, about 6 feet tall, with a thin build, after ...

The Watsonville City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a two-year plan to cut 14 vacant city jobs and hike fees at some ...

There was a traffic incident today at the intersection of Highway 1 North and Mar Monte in Aptos. The California Highway ...

Six schools across Pajaro Valley Unified School District are welcoming new staff members to the roles of principal and ...

Dientes Community Dental Care has been named the 2025 Employer Champion by the Santa Cruz County Workforce Development Board, ...

A Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury report criticizes the county’s building permit process as excessively costly, slow and ...

The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau has honored Larry Jacobs and Sandra Belin, co-owners of Jacobs Farm del Cabo, as the organization's 2025 Farmers of the Year, citing their leadership in agriculture ...