American Rivers called the Santa Cruz “a symbol of resilience and restoration” that faces renewed threats from climate change and water scarcity. The environmental nonprofit based in ...

Santa Cruz relies primarily on its agriculture, tourism, high technology and educational industries, the latter of which pertains to the University of California, Santa Cruz, a premier research ...

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The Santa Cruz River is the fourth-most endangered river in America, according to American Rivers’ 2024 rankings. The river conservation nonprofit released its annual America’s Most ...

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Storms in 2023 caused about $140 million in damage to county-maintained roads, county staff said. (Jesse Kathan — Santa Cruz Local file) SANTA CRUZ >> The financial toll of natural disasters has ...

Signs for Measure M and other ballot measures and candidates line Walnut Avenue in Santa Cruz on March 4. (Stephen Baxter — Santa Cruz Local) SANTA CRUZ >> Measure M, the Housing for People ballot ...

One of the oldest restaurants in Santa Cruz is for sale. Its owners are hoping the next steward carries on its storied legacy for another 90-plus years. Bocci’s Cellar has been a local hangout ...

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THOSE LIVING IN THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAIN ZIP CODES... ARE MOST LIKELY TO BE THE FIRST LET GO.. THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE SAYS OVER 65% OF THOSE LIVING IN THE SUMMIT AREA WILL BE DROPPED..