Lifestyle
Teen surfer rescues child after boat capsizes at Steamer Lane
Dramatic GoPro footage captures 14-year-old Ian Anderson's heroic actions during the rescue.
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.
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.
Weather
Daily Forecast for Santa Cruz, California
Wet weather expected with potential for heavy rainfall
Hourly Weather Report for Santa Cruz, California
As of 1:55 AM UTC on February 15, 2026
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.
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
Crime
US Expat Surfer Found Dead in Costa Rica: Robbery Suspected
Longtime Puerto Viejo business owner Kurt Van Dyke killed in suspected home invasion robbery
Parents Arrested After CHP Finds Them Intoxicated with Children in Car on Highway 1
Authorities say the parents were booked on child endangerment charges after the incident on Saturday evening.
UC Santa Cruz Student Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Motorcycle Crash
Authorities say the student was traveling southbound on Bay Street when the collision occurred.
