In a scene that an immigrants-rights group spokesman described as “barbaric,” some two dozen children with their hands ...

The Porter Building in Watsonville could see some changes including new entrances, reconfigured parking and a new sculpture patio.

The Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County has secured a $7 million Forest Health Grant from Cal Fire to implement an ambitious, regionally connected suite of on-the-ground forest ...

To afford a typical two-bedroom apartment in Santa Cruz County, an individual would need to earn $81.21 per hour.

Santa Cruz County has raised fines for illegal dumping in unincorporated areas, with penalties now reaching up to $10,000 for ...

Once residents rebuild their primary home, they can rent out their ADUs, generating cash to offset the cost of their mortgage ...

Elizabeth Gutfahr is sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison followed by three years probation. She pleaded guilty to crimes related stealing about $38 million from Santa Cruz County taxpayers.

Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Lake A new wildfire was reported today at 10:18 p.m. in Santa Cruz County, California. Lake Fire has been burning on private land.

Projections for a 22-mile passenger rail line through Santa Cruz County in California has placed the cost of construction at $4.3 billion, almost $200 million per mile.

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Casserly Rd Pajaro_valley A new wildfire was reported today at 12:09 a.m. in Santa Cruz County, California.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - As thunderstorms approach for the 2025 monsoon, Santa Cruz County and Pima County alert residents to stay safe and prepared with free sandbags.

Santa Cruz Island isn’t easy to get to but the hearty travelers who make it are rewarded with a distinctive landscape off the California coast.