Mar. 31, 2026

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

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.

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.

UC Students Lobby for More Representation, Housing and Food Access

Over 250 UC students spent a day meeting with state leaders to advocate for key bills, including adding a second voting student regent to the UC Board of Regents.

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.

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.