Weather
Cold Snap Sparks Debate on Santa Cruz Homeless Shelter Policy
Advocates and leaders question emergency shelter criteria after recent winter 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
Entertainment
Watsonville Film Festival and Santa Cruz Culture Celebrated
Editor Brad Kava highlights the 14th annual Watsonville Film Festival and a week of music, theater, and food events in Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz Aims to Revive Its Filmmaking Legacy
The Santa Cruz Film Festival is leading the charge to make the city a hub for movie production once again.
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium to Host 'The Magic of Motown' Concert
Tribute show celebrates the enduring legacy of Detroit's Motown sound
Lifestyle
Yard Signs Sold at Fundraiser in Santa Cruz
Proceeds to benefit Minneapolis residents dealing with federal immigration issues
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.
Politics
Santa Cruz Readers Debate Congressman's Voting Record, Highlight Local Music Program
Letters to the editor discuss Congressman Jimmy Panetta's stance on war and support for Israel, as well as a monthly chamber music series at the Downtown Library.
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
Health
Paternal Nicotine Exposure Linked to Metabolic Changes in Offspring
Study finds fathers' tobacco use can influence how their children process sugar, potentially increasing diabetes risk.
Avian Flu Outbreak Spreads to Marine Mammals on California's Central Coast
Outbreak at Año Nuevo State Park infects elephant seals, sea otter, and sea lion, raising concerns for entire region
Mouse Study Links Fathers' Nicotine Use to Diabetes Risk in Offspring
Findings suggest fathers' tobacco consumption may have lasting effects on children's metabolic health.
