Santa Cruz humanitarian Curtis Reliford recounts a journey from violence and addiction to decades of service, compassion and cross-country relief work in his new autobiography, Madness to Surrender.
Watsonville native Martin Vargas-Vega went from working alongside his farmworker parents to becoming a software engineer. The documentary Las Mismas Manos tells the story of the family and community that made that journey possible.
California is moving closer to new Zone Zero wildfire rules for the first five feet around homes. The Board of Forestry has approved a final draft, now under state review. Here’s what Santa Cruz County homeowners should know.
Santa Cruz County is seeing unusually dense gatherings of dragonflies this summer, bringing flashes of color—and formidable natural mosquito control—to local rivers, lagoons and gardens.
This week’s Santa Cruz County news briefs cover another Steamer Lane cliff collapse, Central Fire hearings, the Minto Road battery project, starving seabirds, Felton fire funding and a leadership change at Driscoll’s.
California lawmakers have sent AB 1448, the California Coastal Protection Act, to Gov. Gavin Newsom. The bill would block state infrastructure from supporting expanded federal offshore drilling.
A Cyclospora outbreak is shaking Americans’ confidence in fresh produce, but Santa Cruz farmers and grocers say knowing where your food comes from can help shoppers make safer choices.
Curt Wilcox is running for a Pajaro Valley Unified School District board seat while defending his qualifications, residency plans and a criminal history that includes a violent felony conviction.
Rep. Jimmy Panetta and Central Coast leaders are gearing up to fight renewed federal offshore oil drilling proposals, warning of risks to Monterey Bay’s environment and tourism economy.
After 35 years of drinks, music and Wild West atmosphere, the Over The Hill Gang Saloon will stop swinging its doors Sept. 20 following an eviction notice and unsuccessful rent negotiations.
A new concrete safety fence along the Capitola bluff is already crumbling, and transportation officials say defective materials or faulty installation are likely to blame.