The Santa Cruz County Government Center, Santa Cruz City Hall and Town Clock will be illuminated in rainbow colors every ...

There are so many things to do in Santa Cruz; it just might be our favorite city in the state! With miles and miles of ...

Hailing from a family of academics, Santa Cruz High School senior Mariana Orountiotis-Kelly has always been focused on ...

A KSBW 8 telethon is raising funds for local food banks, including Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County, which faces increased demand and funding cuts.

Hilding E. Ronning, affectionately known as “Tex,” a nickname he adopted in his youth while riding horses in rural Kindred, ...

As they have for more than 100 years, thousands of visitors will head out to Santa Cruz’s ... was forced to do repair work during the rough winter weather because the California Coastal ...

The sea lions, the clam chowder, the sunny weather and surfers all will be there. But this year, visitors also will notice something different. The Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, a historic wooden ...

As many as 3,500 wooden carousels were built at the turn of the 20th century, but only 150 have survived, like the one in ...

We study ocean habitats and strategies for conserving ocean life. In analyzing marine protected areas, we’ve concluded that simply designating protected zones is not enough. To be effective, these ...

You can also stop in to the Santa ... Cruz Surfing Museum along your stroll, which is stationed inside the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Recent travelers and locals said West Cliff Drive is a ...

The death of a 3-month-old infant at an unlicensed daycare facility on the 100 block of Hillcrest in Royal Oaks shines a light on a lack of childcare on the Central Coast.

Here, giant tortoises roam freely in their natural sanctuary. Nestled in Santa Cruz's tranquil rural area, Rancho el Chato promises a unique experience less than 15 miles from Puerto Ayora along a ...