Weather
Santa Cruz Sees Mild Temperatures and Partly Cloudy Skies
Hourly weather forecast for downtown Santa Cruz, California as of 5:20 AM UTC
Natural Bridges State Beach Forecast Calls for Cloudy Skies
Temperatures to reach a high of 71F with light winds
Downed Tree Closes Thurber Lane in Santa Cruz County
Power lines affected as crews work to clear the area
Entertainment
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium to Host 'The Magic of Motown' Concert
Tribute show celebrates the enduring legacy of Detroit's Motown sound
Ambrosia Brings Diverse Crowd to Felton Music Hall Anniversary Show
Veteran soft rock band Ambrosia celebrates 45 years with concert in Santa Cruz mountains
Cuban Jazz Artists Omar Sosa and Yilian Cañizares Bring 'Aguas' to Kuumbwa Jazz
The duo's spiritually grounded jazz project combines Cuban, African, and global influences.
Lifestyle
Two-way Traffic Resumes on Murray Street Bridge in Santa Cruz
The elevated roadway transitions to a one-lane, two-direction traffic pattern during ongoing construction.
$4.88M grant to build trails, visitor amenities at Watsonville Slough Farm approved
The project will provide free access to wetlands, grasslands and working agricultural lands in Santa Cruz County.
Crane Dismantled as UC Santa Cruz's Kresge College Rebuild Continues
The two-phase project to renovate and rebuild the 1970s-era college is scheduled for completion by fall 2026.
Politics
Community Gathers in Santa Cruz to Protest Iran War
Hundreds rally against U.S. military actions and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Newsom Restores Nearly 300,000 Acres of Habitat, Cuts Permitting Time
California's Cutting the Green Tape initiative streamlines environmental restoration efforts
Santa Cruz Mayor Addresses Housing and Homelessness in State of City
Mayor Fred Keeley outlines city's efforts to tackle divisive issues while preserving local identity.
Health
UC Santa Cruz study finds link between pregnancy and reduced breast cancer risk
Research suggests early pregnancy can permanently change how breast cells age, preventing accumulation of cells that may contribute to tumor growth.
South County Residents Notified of Chromium-6 in Tap Water
Costly treatment projects and potential rate hikes loom as county grapples with cancer-linked chemical
Avian Flu Detected in California Elephant Seals
Outbreak marks first cases of HPAI H5N1 in northern elephant seals
