Sports
No. 7 UC Santa Cruz men's volleyball team upsets No. 3 Cathage in a five-set thriller
Riley Norman's 22 kills, including the match winner, lead the Banana Slugs to victory over the Firebirds
Sophomore scores lone goal as unbeaten Harbor edges rival SC
Harbor High's boys soccer team remains unbeaten in league with one match remaining
Experienced Volleyball Coach Takes Over Pacific Collegiate Boys Team
Todd Hollenbeck, a former USC assistant and Menlo College head coach, will lead the Pumas' volleyball program.
Lifestyle
Surfers Rescue 6 After Boat Capsizes Off Santa Cruz
Droves of surfers sprang into action to pull injured people from the water after a small motor boat collided with a wave.
Surfers Rescue 6 After Boat Capsizes Off Santa Cruz
Heroic surfers pull injured passengers from the water until emergency crews arrive.
Santa Cruz Celebrates Community, History, and Civic Responsibility
Editor's Note reflects on local values, upcoming events, and the power of reclaiming lost histories
Politics
Santa Cruz Residents Debate Housing, Climate, and Rail Plans
Letters to the editor address growth, environmental responsibility, and the future of transportation in the county.
Ryan Coonerty announces campaign for Santa Cruz mayor
Former Santa Cruz County supervisor and city councilmember seeks to become city's first directly elected mayor
California Counties Face New Requirements for Homelessness Funds
State threatens to withhold funds from cities and counties not doing enough to address homelessness
Weather
Family of Six Rescued After Boat Capsizes in Massive Waves
Surfers, including a big wave champion, rushed to save the family near Santa Cruz's West Cliff Drive.
Boat Capsizes Off Santa Cruz Coast in California
Dramatic video captures the moment a boat is caught in powerful waves and overturns.
Surfers Rescue Family of Six from Capsized Boat in Santa Cruz
Three-time Mavericks champion Darryl 'Flea' Virostko among the heroic rescuers
Entertainment
The New Shockwaves bring surf music to Balefire Brewing Co.
Santa Cruz outfit led by drummer Jeff 'Stretch' Riedle performs instrumental psychedelic surf tunes
New Upstairs Club Cat Alley Street Opens Above Santa Cruz's Catalyst Venue
The new late-night music venue brings Burning Man-inspired inclusivity and themed events to downtown Santa Cruz.
Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes Brings Rare Solo Show to Santa Cruz
The veteran guitarist will draw from his solo catalog, Allman Brothers classics, and more at the Rio Theatre.
