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
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.
Entertainment
Dave Alvin's The Third Mind Brings Psychedelic Jam to Moe's Alley
Guitarist's new band blends psychedelic folk and improvisational jams
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.
Crime
Man Arrested After Santa Cruz Shooting
Police investigate attempted homicide after victim found with gunshot wound
Final man convicted in gruesome murder of California tech CEO
Tushar Atre was killed in a botched robbery in 2019, and the last suspect has now been found guilty.
Late-Night Crash on Highway 17 Kills San Jose Driver
CHP investigating single-vehicle incident near Glenwood Drive that claimed 44-year-old man's life.
Politics
UC Students Lobby for Stronger Student Voice on UC Board of Regents
Proposed constitutional amendment would add a second voting student regent to the governing body
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.
