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Logan Walters leads Soquel, but Aptos repeats at SCCAL Championships | Boys track and field - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Logan Walters leads Soquel, but Aptos repeats at SCCAL Championships | Boys track and field Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 4 May 2025 | 3:47 am
Sophomore Scarlett Stateler leads Mariners to title repeat at SCCAL Championships | Girls track and field - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Sophomore Scarlett Stateler leads Mariners to title repeat at SCCAL Championships | Girls track and field Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 4 May 2025 | 3:04 am
CFB recap: Bill Belichick, the CBS fiasco and bread crumbs to realignment - Santa Cruz Sentinel
CFB recap: Bill Belichick, the CBS fiasco and bread crumbs to realignment Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 4 May 2025 | 12:33 am
Photo | Timeless seaside thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - MSN
Photo | Timeless seaside thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk MSN
Published on 4 May 2025 | 12:31 am
California's oldest amusement park to get new daredevil ride - SFGATE
California's oldest amusement park to get new daredevil ride SFGATE
Published on 4 May 2025 | 12:29 am
Dolores Huerta raises awareness about pesticide use in Pajaro Valley - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Dolores Huerta raises awareness about pesticide use in Pajaro Valley Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 May 2025 | 11:45 pm
Chapman’s grand slam propels SF Giants to victory over Rockies - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Chapman’s grand slam propels SF Giants to victory over Rockies Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 May 2025 | 11:41 pm
Controversial solar bill advances in Sacramento — but with a big change - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Controversial solar bill advances in Sacramento — but with a big change Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 May 2025 | 9:48 pm
Harbor’s unbeaten beach volleyball team repeats as SCCAL champ | Local Roundup - MSN
Harbor’s unbeaten beach volleyball team repeats as SCCAL champ | Local Roundup MSN
Published on 3 May 2025 | 9:40 pm
Rep. Panetta introduces legislation to address cost of living for service members - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Rep. Panetta introduces legislation to address cost of living for service members Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 May 2025 | 9:03 pm
California bill would give homeowners cash to fireproof their properties - Santa Cruz Sentinel
California bill would give homeowners cash to fireproof their properties Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 May 2025 | 8:48 pm
Focal Point | The Sedgwick Lynch House on West Cliff Drive - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Focal Point | The Sedgwick Lynch House on West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 May 2025 | 8:09 pm
Gary Griggs, Our Ocean Backyard | The Seymour Marine Discovery Center turns 25 - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Gary Griggs, Our Ocean Backyard | The Seymour Marine Discovery Center turns 25 Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 May 2025 | 8:06 pm
Toxic algae bloom taking a toll on Southern California marine life - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Toxic algae bloom taking a toll on Southern California marine life Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:08 pm
Mayor’s Message | The state of Santa Cruz in 2025 - MSN
Mayor’s Message | The state of Santa Cruz in 2025 MSN
Published on 3 May 2025 | 6:01 pm
Draymond Green shares touching tribute to Gregg Popovich - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Draymond Green shares touching tribute to Gregg Popovich Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 May 2025 | 5:42 pm
Swat team arrests juvenile suspect in Santa Cruz for Reno murder - KRNV
Swat team arrests juvenile suspect in Santa Cruz for Reno murder KRNV
Published on 3 May 2025 | 4:45 pm
'He was larger than life': Remembering Felix Lozano of pioneering Santa Cruz County Latino punk band Los Dryheavers - Lookout Santa Cruz
'He was larger than life': Remembering Felix Lozano of pioneering Santa Cruz County Latino punk band Los Dryheavers Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 3 May 2025 | 4:37 pm
Watsonville’s Nathaniel Aceves-Aguilar among standouts at Mission Championships | PCAL track and field roundup - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Watsonville’s Nathaniel Aceves-Aguilar among standouts at Mission Championships | PCAL track and field roundup Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 May 2025 | 3:50 pm
5th Annual Liberation Paddle Out - Indybay
5th Annual Liberation Paddle Out Indybay
Published on 3 May 2025 | 3:29 pm
Sunday Drive: 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited, a versatile adventure companion - heraldextra.com
Sunday Drive: 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited, a versatile adventure companion heraldextra.com
Published on 3 May 2025 | 2:38 pm
Santa Cruz County’s most dangerous roads for bicyclists and pedestrians - KION546
Santa Cruz County’s most dangerous roads for bicyclists and pedestrians KION546
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:27 am
Order a Pepsi at El Jardin in Santa Cruz & you’ll pay the Banana Slug City sin tax - Manteca Bulletin
Order a Pepsi at El Jardin in Santa Cruz & you’ll pay the Banana Slug City sin tax Manteca Bulletin
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:18 am
Santa Cruz celebrates LGBTQ+ community with rainbow flag raising - KSBW
Santa Cruz celebrates LGBTQ+ community with rainbow flag raising KSBW
Published on 3 May 2025 | 1:12 am
Santa Cruz Planning Commission moves Ocean Street development forward - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz Planning Commission moves Ocean Street development forward Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 3 May 2025 | 12:00 am
Pride flag flies at 5th annual Santa Cruz County Office of Education ceremony - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Pride flag flies at 5th annual Santa Cruz County Office of Education ceremony Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 2 May 2025 | 11:34 pm
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of May 2 - Lookout Santa Cruz
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of May 2 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 May 2025 | 9:08 pm
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, May 2-8 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Best of Santa Cruz County food & drink events, May 2-8 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 May 2025 | 5:34 pm
Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fire Hazard - Mountain Bike Action Magazine
Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fire Hazard Mountain Bike Action Magazine
Published on 2 May 2025 | 4:20 pm
More than $30,000 of stolen e-bikes, tools discovered at Santa Cruz County encampment - The Mercury News
More than $30,000 of stolen e-bikes, tools discovered at Santa Cruz County encampment The Mercury News
Published on 2 May 2025 | 2:41 pm
Scotts Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May. 2 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Scotts Valley Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May. 2 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 May 2025 | 2:23 pm
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May. 2 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Eastside / Live Oak Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May. 2 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 May 2025 | 2:18 pm
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May. 2 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Capitola / Soquel Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May. 2 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 May 2025 | 2:17 pm
Bonny Doon / Davenport Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May. 2 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Bonny Doon / Davenport Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May. 2 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 May 2025 | 2:15 pm
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May. 2 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Watsonville / Pajaro Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May. 2 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 May 2025 | 2:15 pm
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May. 2 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Westside / Downtown Neighborhood Newsletter for Friday, May. 2 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 May 2025 | 2:13 pm
Santa Cruz’s housing boom sees ‘significant slowdown’ as economic fears deepen - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz’s housing boom sees ‘significant slowdown’ as economic fears deepen Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 May 2025 | 12:10 pm
Americana musician Taylor Rae's Santa Cruz roots run deep - 90.3 KAZU
Americana musician Taylor Rae's Santa Cruz roots run deep 90.3 KAZU
Published on 2 May 2025 | 12:04 pm
Cooking, foraging have their place at Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival – even as interest in psychoactives blooms - Lookout Santa Cruz
Cooking, foraging have their place at Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival – even as interest in psychoactives blooms Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 May 2025 | 11:45 am
A day of protest in photos: May Day rallies across Santa Cruz County - Lookout Santa Cruz
A day of protest in photos: May Day rallies across Santa Cruz County Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 2 May 2025 | 11:30 am
SV’s Taylor Wilson hits sixth HR, as Falcons knock off Aptos in SCCAL softball action | Local Roundup - Santa Cruz Sentinel
SV’s Taylor Wilson hits sixth HR, as Falcons knock off Aptos in SCCAL softball action | Local Roundup Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 2 May 2025 | 9:56 am
Vertigo 360: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk adding new gravity-defying ride in 2026 - ABC7 San Francisco
Vertigo 360: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk adding new gravity-defying ride in 2026 ABC7 San Francisco
Published on 2 May 2025 | 6:36 am
Hundreds gather in Santa Cruz for May Day events throughout city - KION546
Hundreds gather in Santa Cruz for May Day events throughout city KION546
Published on 2 May 2025 | 6:33 am
UC Santa Cruz Workers Strike for May Day - KION546
UC Santa Cruz Workers Strike for May Day KION546
Published on 2 May 2025 | 6:19 am
Santa Cruz sugary drink tax now in effect — here’s where the tax is going - KION546
Santa Cruz sugary drink tax now in effect — here’s where the tax is going KION546
Published on 2 May 2025 | 5:26 am
Cabrillo baseball has eight players receive postseason honors - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Cabrillo baseball has eight players receive postseason honors Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 2 May 2025 | 3:41 am
Santa Cruz Issues Voluntary Recall Notice for Some Heckler 9 eMTB Batteries - Bike Mag
Santa Cruz Issues Voluntary Recall Notice for Some Heckler 9 eMTB Batteries Bike Mag
Published on 2 May 2025 | 1:29 am
Electric bikes recalled after multiple battery fires - FOX 8 News
Electric bikes recalled after multiple battery fires FOX 8 News
Published on 2 May 2025 | 1:19 am
Map: Santa Cruz County’s most dangerous roads for cyclists and pedestrians - Santa Cruz Local
Map: Santa Cruz County’s most dangerous roads for cyclists and pedestrians Santa Cruz Local
Published on 2 May 2025 | 12:46 am
Here’s why Santa Cruz just added a soda tax, in defiance of a statewide ban - Los Angeles Times
Here’s why Santa Cruz just added a soda tax, in defiance of a statewide ban Los Angeles Times
Published on 2 May 2025 | 12:16 am
UC Santa Cruz union workers strike on International Workers’ Day - Santa Cruz Sentinel
UC Santa Cruz union workers strike on International Workers’ Day Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 2 May 2025 | 12:13 am
Guest Commentary | Preventing whale entanglements, restoring springtime Dungeness crab fishing with pop-up fishing gear - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Guest Commentary | Preventing whale entanglements, restoring springtime Dungeness crab fishing with pop-up fishing gear Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 2 May 2025 | 12:03 am
Pajaro Valley Unified School District highlights site upgrades, future plans in bus tour - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Pajaro Valley Unified School District highlights site upgrades, future plans in bus tour Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 May 2025 | 11:52 pm
Possible cuts to Santa Cruz County healthcare staff, May Day strikes from UC employees - 90.3 KAZU
Possible cuts to Santa Cruz County healthcare staff, May Day strikes from UC employees 90.3 KAZU
Published on 1 May 2025 | 10:24 pm
Highway 1 overnight closures near Capitola start Sunday - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Highway 1 overnight closures near Capitola start Sunday Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 May 2025 | 10:22 pm
Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters celebrates contest wins, 70th anniversary event - Press Banner
Santa Cruz Downtown Toastmasters celebrates contest wins, 70th anniversary event Press Banner
Published on 1 May 2025 | 8:40 pm
The Mountain Gardener | Flowering Dogwoods for the Santa Cruz Mountains - Press Banner
The Mountain Gardener | Flowering Dogwoods for the Santa Cruz Mountains Press Banner
Published on 1 May 2025 | 8:34 pm
E-Bikes Catching Fire: Santa Cruz Recalls Battery on Heckler 9 - GearJunkie
E-Bikes Catching Fire: Santa Cruz Recalls Battery on Heckler 9 GearJunkie
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:51 pm
Circle Church home building not expected until 2026 - Santa Cruz Local
Circle Church home building not expected until 2026 Santa Cruz Local
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:40 pm
$30K worth of high-end bikes recovered from Santa Cruz County encampment - KRON4
$30K worth of high-end bikes recovered from Santa Cruz County encampment KRON4
Published on 1 May 2025 | 6:56 pm
Warriors accuse Rockets of targeting Curry’s injured thumb: ‘It’s pretty obvious’ - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Warriors accuse Rockets of targeting Curry’s injured thumb: ‘It’s pretty obvious’ Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 May 2025 | 6:30 pm
Santa Cruz’s sugary soda tax is first to defy California’s state ban - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz’s sugary soda tax is first to defy California’s state ban Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 May 2025 | 6:07 pm
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, May 1-8 - Lookout Santa Cruz
Best 9: Top events for the week ahead in Santa Cruz County arts & entertainment, May 1-8 Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 May 2025 | 5:55 pm
Santa Cruz Recalls Certain Heckler 9 E-Bikes Due to Fire Hazard - Pinkbike
Santa Cruz Recalls Certain Heckler 9 E-Bikes Due to Fire Hazard Pinkbike
Published on 1 May 2025 | 4:54 pm
Santa Cruz recalling some Heckler e-MTBs because of overheating battery - Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
Santa Cruz recalling some Heckler e-MTBs because of overheating battery Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
Published on 1 May 2025 | 3:29 pm
Rhythmically trained sea lion returns for an encore—and performs as well as humans - UC Santa Cruz - News
Rhythmically trained sea lion returns for an encore—and performs as well as humans UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 1 May 2025 | 3:16 pm
Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fire Hazard - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)
Santa Cruz Bicycles Recalls Electric Bicycles Due to Fire Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)
Published on 1 May 2025 | 1:00 pm
Judge modifies warrant in UCSC protester phone seizure case - Lookout Santa Cruz
Judge modifies warrant in UCSC protester phone seizure case Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 1 May 2025 | 12:21 pm
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office recovers $30,000 in stolen bikes, tools - KION546
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office recovers $30,000 in stolen bikes, tools KION546
Published on 1 May 2025 | 11:25 am
Harbor, Santa Cruz have multiple sports teams honored for academic success | Local Roundup - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Harbor, Santa Cruz have multiple sports teams honored for academic success | Local Roundup Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 1 May 2025 | 10:41 am
Santa Cruz seeking residents for financing authority board - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz seeking residents for financing authority board Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 30 April 2025 | 11:52 pm
Santa Cruz County facing health agency cuts amid federal actions, economic volatility - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz County facing health agency cuts amid federal actions, economic volatility Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 30 April 2025 | 11:26 pm
Free concerts return to the Santa Cruz Wharf this summer - KION546
Free concerts return to the Santa Cruz Wharf this summer KION546
Published on 30 April 2025 | 10:35 pm
Mental health programs at risk of cuts in proposed Santa Cruz County budget - KION546
Mental health programs at risk of cuts in proposed Santa Cruz County budget KION546
Published on 30 April 2025 | 8:33 pm
Santa Cruz’s New Video ‘TYPE’ Is a Full-On Global Assault—No Weak Links Here - TransWorld SKATEboarding
Santa Cruz’s New Video ‘TYPE’ Is a Full-On Global Assault—No Weak Links Here TransWorld SKATEboarding
Published on 30 April 2025 | 6:00 pm
Santa Cruz' "Type" Video - Thrasher Magazine
Santa Cruz' "Type" Video Thrasher Magazine
Published on 30 April 2025 | 4:53 pm
SC, Soquel set to square off in SCCAL tennis tournament finals | Local Roundup - Santa Cruz Sentinel
SC, Soquel set to square off in SCCAL tennis tournament finals | Local Roundup Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 30 April 2025 | 12:22 pm
Santa Cruz County fire agencies set to study possible merger after years of discussion - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County fire agencies set to study possible merger after years of discussion Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 30 April 2025 | 11:45 am
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Homeless Garden Project gets cash award from Intuit; pondering the future of downtown Santa Cruz - Lookout Santa Cruz
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Homeless Garden Project gets cash award from Intuit; pondering the future of downtown Santa Cruz Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 30 April 2025 | 11:15 am
New Ride could be Coming to Santa Cruz’s Beach Boardwalk - KION546
New Ride could be Coming to Santa Cruz’s Beach Boardwalk KION546
Published on 30 April 2025 | 5:45 am
‘My baby is dead.’ Santa Cruz mother never called 911 for Baby Z, court documents show - KRON4
‘My baby is dead.’ Santa Cruz mother never called 911 for Baby Z, court documents show KRON4
Published on 30 April 2025 | 12:18 am
Live Oak green card holder facing several months in ICE detention, sister says - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Live Oak green card holder facing several months in ICE detention, sister says Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 29 April 2025 | 11:24 pm
Seeing STARS: Smithsonian launches national program in Santa Cruz County - Nogales International
Seeing STARS: Smithsonian launches national program in Santa Cruz County Nogales International
Published on 29 April 2025 | 7:24 pm
Speed limits could change on rural highways, Santa Cruz County weighs health services cuts - 90.3 KAZU
Speed limits could change on rural highways, Santa Cruz County weighs health services cuts 90.3 KAZU
Published on 29 April 2025 | 5:30 pm
Support UC Santa Cruz’s Sustainability Office - UC Santa Cruz - News
Support UC Santa Cruz’s Sustainability Office UC Santa Cruz - News
Published on 29 April 2025 | 2:08 pm
May 1 a day of political protest across Santa Cruz County - Lookout Santa Cruz
May 1 a day of political protest across Santa Cruz County Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 29 April 2025 | 1:06 pm
Millions in mental health services slashed in draft county budget - Santa Cruz Local
Millions in mental health services slashed in draft county budget Santa Cruz Local
Published on 29 April 2025 | 1:18 am
Man arrested after victim predicted his own death in Santa Cruz murders - KSBW
Man arrested after victim predicted his own death in Santa Cruz murders KSBW
Published on 29 April 2025 | 12:41 am
Input wanted on West Cliff, Santa Cruz Main Beach protections - Santa Cruz Local
Input wanted on West Cliff, Santa Cruz Main Beach protections Santa Cruz Local
Published on 28 April 2025 | 11:53 pm
Santa Cruz Critical Mass - Indybay
Santa Cruz Critical Mass Indybay
Published on 28 April 2025 | 10:40 pm
Authorities arrest suspect tied to double homicide in Santa Cruz Mountains - SFGATE
Authorities arrest suspect tied to double homicide in Santa Cruz Mountains SFGATE
Published on 28 April 2025 | 9:20 pm
CHP arrests Boulder Creek man in connection with March double homicide in Santa Cruz Mountains - Lookout Santa Cruz
CHP arrests Boulder Creek man in connection with March double homicide in Santa Cruz Mountains Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 28 April 2025 | 8:54 pm
Man arrested in deaths of 2 men found in pickup truck in Santa Cruz Mountains - NBC Bay Area
Man arrested in deaths of 2 men found in pickup truck in Santa Cruz Mountains NBC Bay Area
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:39 pm
Boulder Creek man accused of double murder apprehended by investigators - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Boulder Creek man accused of double murder apprehended by investigators Santa Cruz Sentinel
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:28 pm
CHP Arrests Boulder Creek Man for Double Murder in Santa Cruz Mountains - San Jose Inside
CHP Arrests Boulder Creek Man for Double Murder in Santa Cruz Mountains San Jose Inside
Published on 28 April 2025 | 6:54 pm
Man suspected of double murder in Santa Cruz Mountains arrested - CBS News
Man suspected of double murder in Santa Cruz Mountains arrested CBS News
Published on 28 April 2025 | 6:17 pm
Man arrested after 2 bodies found in pickup truck in Santa Cruz mountains - KTVU
Man arrested after 2 bodies found in pickup truck in Santa Cruz mountains KTVU
Published on 28 April 2025 | 6:10 pm
Pedestrian killed after alleged hit and run on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County - NBC Bay Area
Pedestrian killed after alleged hit and run on Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County NBC Bay Area
Published on 28 April 2025 | 4:58 pm
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: VegFest - Visit Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: VegFest Visit Santa Cruz County
Published on 26 April 2025 | 8:17 pm
Santa Cruz County health director resigns following proposed layoffs - Lookout Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County health director resigns following proposed layoffs Lookout Santa Cruz
Published on 25 April 2025 | 11:00 pm
City orders fixes at UC-owned Hilltop apartments in Santa Cruz as problems mount - Santa Cruz Local
City orders fixes at UC-owned Hilltop apartments in Santa Cruz as problems mount Santa Cruz Local
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am