California State Parks, in partnership with Cal Fire, is planning to conduct prescribed burns in the sandhills area of Henry ...

Friday news for Scotts Valley.

A woman was arrested for second-degree burglary, obstructing a public officer, battery on a spouse or ex, and willful cruelty to a child. The incident happened near the 600 block of Ocean Street in ...

Police responded to a report of someone possessing illegal drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence of alcohol, and having a switchblade in a vehicle. The incident happened near the 200 block ...

Democratic front-runner for California governor Xavier Becerra has dodged weeks of criticism about his record. His dismissals reflect a confident position near the top of the polls.

Friday news for Bonny Doon and Davenport.

Today will see some low clouds early; otherwise, mostly sunny and pleasant. The high will be 72 with a low of 48. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is extreme (11/11). Partly sunny now, changing to ...

Studies have shown that cellphone use is a serious distraction for students that affects their mental health, ...

Santa Cruz’s South County is facing a moment when residents are asking for more than routine governance – they are asking for leadership that is present, prepared and accountable in a direct way. In ...

UC Santa Cruz faculty members are pushing back against planned cuts to the university’s languages department, including the elimination of all Arabic courses next year. Administrators say the ...

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The University of California and the union representing around 40,000 of its employees reached a tentative labor agreement early Thursday morning, averting a planned open-ended strike involving ...