Reps. Jimmy Panetta and Zoe Lofgren have secured $1,152,000 in grant funding to replace six aging paratransit vehicles and purchase two more to expand Santa Cruz Metro’s fleet.

People love looking at homes—whether they're seriously searching for their next place or just daydreaming about what could be. Even though the current housing market is difficult, browsing is a ...

After a winter setback, Santa Cruz Metro’s plan to boost service and double ridership is fully underway, with some new hydrogen fuel-cell buses hitting the road. Now, the transit agency will have to ...

House prices have hovered near record highs for months, pushing affordability to new lows. But that hasn't stopped ultra-wealthy buyers from splashing the cash. With deep pockets and relative ...

The study finds that up to 60% of a scientist’s research output is shaped by the institution where they work—highlighting the importance of strong academic environments like UC Santa Cruz in advancing ...

A woman was killed Friday morning after her sedan crashed and caught fire on northbound State Route 17, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 11:23 a.m. north of Jarvis ...

SANTA CRUZ, CA (July 30, 2025) – Ernest Latta Jr. and Lisa Latta were killed Saturday afternoon, in a head-on motorcycle accident on State Route 9. Police officers say the 18-year-old female driver of ...

LIVE OAK — Santa Cruz County bicyclists can now ride among the whales, and a swimsuit won’t be necessary. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, in partnership with Caltrans and the ...

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Our Route 66 road trip began at the end, at the famed fishing pier jutting out into the Pacific Ocean. On a breezy Sunday afternoon, the first day of June, a steady stream of ...

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