Senior Valeria Acosta scored twice in the second half, and Pajaro Valley High’s girls soccer team rallied for a 2-1 win over host Carmel in the teams’ Pacific Coast Athletic League ...

Nestled in the redwood forests of Santa Cruz, California, there’s a place where the laws of physics seem to take a vacation. Welcome to the Santa Cruz Mystery Spot, where water flows uphill, people ...

The Santa Cruz Mystery Spot is more than just a quirky roadside stop. It’s a celebration of the unexplained, a tribute to the power of illusion, and a reminder that sometimes, the most enjoyable ...

A University of California Santa Cruz alumna won a Grammy for "Best Folk Album." Gillian Welch, along with her partner David Rawlings, won for their album "Woodland" at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards ...

A man who eluded authorities for nearly five years on several arrest warrants was captured at a residence in Sugar Notch on Wednesday. Jose Andres Dominguez, 26, attempted to escape when troopers with ...

Santa Cruz County live music this week includes performances at Kuumbwa Jazz, SubRosa Space, The Catalyst and more.

Carnivals kick off in February, the perfect time to squeeze in one last wild party before embracing a bit more ...

As soon as the wharf broke, we realized they needed some kind of support, particularly since the nine days the wharf was ...

This year’s Carnival starts on February 10th, bringing color, noise, and celebrations to the city, while Holy Week at the end ...

One of Spain’s warmest cities (even in January temperatures hover around 17C) has almost all of the crowd-pleasings aspects ...

The second Sunday in February is coming up soon, which means millions of Americans will be fervently watching to see if the ...

Thairie Ritchie, a well-known Santa Cruz community organizer, reportedly self-immolated Jan. 20 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...