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.
Politics
Santa Cruz County ICE Watchdog Sees Surge in Volunteer Interest
Rapid response group experiences spike in training registrations amid growing community concern over federal immigration enforcement tactics.
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
Weather
Santa Cruz County state parks to close due to heavy rain and wind
Several parks will be shuttered on Tuesday as weather conditions worsen
Rafters Rescued from San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz
Firefighters and rescue swimmers responded to a report of two stranded rafters in a remote area of the river.
Crews Rescue 2 People at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
First responders from multiple agencies responded to the scene for a water rescue operation.
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.
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
Composer Jon Scoville Unleashes Over-the-Top Multimedia Concert
Scovilleana features dance, film, jazz, and chamber music at UCSC's Music Center
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.
