Capitola’s story begins as many great California tales do – with stunning natural beauty that simply couldn’t remain a secret forever. The village sits where Soquel Creek meets Monterey Bay, creating ...

Measure C has solidified its lead in Santa Cruz’s competing affordable housing ballot measures, earning 54% of the city’s ...

Yes on C: we choose to act for our neighbors By Rabbi Eli Cohen, the Rev. Simon Dinglasan, Pastor James P. Lapp, Rabbi Paula Marcus, the Rev. David Pattee and Fr. Manuel Recera We as faith leaders ...

Here, find a curated list of the best food and drink events in Santa Cruz County for the coming week. At the top, I share my picks of unmissable local happenings. The annual Chili Cook-Off at the ...

Communities around Mission Bay are among those that could be affected by San Diego’s proposed tax on vacation rentals. (File photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) San Diego officials have taken ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — In an attempt to raise $135 million for the city of San Diego, councilmember Sean Elo Rivera is proposing a new tax on short-term vacation rentals and for out of towners ...

One award-winning California resort might have gathered accolades, but this location is closing as the next is eastward bound for a new state.

SANTA CRUZ – The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter recently received a $6,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to spay, neuter and vaccinate pets for ...

Stealing surfboards, nipping feet, even chasing down surfers: “Our local sea otters—or possibly just one—are getting feisty again,” California photographer Mark Woodward tells Smithsonian magazine via ...

Two years after Otter 841 menaced wave riders near Santa Cruz, there have been new encounters between the furry marine mammals and surfers. By Annie Roth Annie Roth lives in Santa Cruz, Calif., wrote ...

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at San Lorenzo Park. A 1-mile wheelchair accessible march leaves the park at 10:30 a.m. 12-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Watsonville City Plaza. SANTA CRUZ >> Santa ...

A University of California, Santa Cruz graduate has advanced to the next round of "The Voice."O’Reilly graduated with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from UCSC in 2012. During his time at ...