But so far, Weber says, "Mel" is doing fine. Mel is the huge, red gum eucalyptus, dating back to the late 1800s, on Congress Street west of Interstate 10 and the Santa Cruz River.

To reduce air and noise pollution in the city of Santa Cruz, an ordinance prohibiting the use of gas-powered landscaping ...

Santa Cruz Shakespeare will open its first musical since relocating into the woods of DeLaveaga Park. Fans of Stephen ...

We tested the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT, a small, off-road-oriented truck that is smooth and more capable than what it might seem at first glance.

Latinas in California's Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Ventura counties earn only 47–50 cents for every dollar earned by a non-Hispanic white man, according to a new study.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The closure of the Murray Street Bridge in Santa Cruz is causing disruptions for local businesses, with owners expressing concerns over decreased sales and increased travel ...

Santa Cruz hosted its 29th annual Woodies on the Wharf event, Northern California's largest Woodie show, featuring over 130 classic wood-bodied wagons parked for the day, each a piece of moving art.

Get outside and explore — these nearby hikes offer everything from easy strolls to more challenging treks for every kind of ...

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.

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz has a rugged-looking new XRT trim package. AWD is standard for the Santa Cruz pickup and its 48.4-inch long bed. I'm sharing my impressions of vehicles after living ...

Most of Santa Cruz Island is privately owned by The Nature Conservancy. The eastern side, about 24% of the island, is managed by the National Park Service where day hikers and campers can explore.

They will return for a goodbye cruise down West Cliff Drive to the Santa Cruz Harbor Sunday at 8:30 a.m. For information, visit santacruzwoodies.com. IF YOU GO What: 29th annual Woodies on the Wharf.