The Monterey County Board of Supervisors unanimously declared a state of emergency after the fire at the Vistra battery storage facility.

Many whose loved ones are in the midst of a mental health crisis need professional assistance but fear that calling law enforcement could unintentionally escalate the situation and put everyone in ...

Aptos High’s boys’ soccer team suffered its first defeat in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play following a 2-1 loss to Santa Cruz High on Wednesday night.

We’ve got you covered for all the exciting action this weekend. Follow along on the Santa Barbara Invite 2025 Event Page for livestreams and updates throughout the weekend. The event begins January ...

"We have already passed New Year’s Eve, the traditional occasion for resolutions, but this time of the year — early winter — can be a timely opportunity for future planning," writes columnist Tom ...

A home security camera recently captured the mountain lion walking away with a cat in its jaws in a Santa Cruz Mountains neighborhood. A woman shared the video on Facebook and said the mountain lion ...

The Hubble Space Telescope completes a high-resolution portrait of our galaxy's gorgeous neighbor, which will help scientists better understand our Milky Way.

Almost a week after the fire at a power plant and battery storage facility in Moss Landing, officials say air quality in ...

After last week's fire at the Moss Landing battery plant forced evacuations and caused health and environmental concerns, calls for accountability have increased. The Santa Cruz County Board of ...

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $19 million. One ticket each with five numbers, but ...

Ensemble Monterey presents the third concert of its “Season of Dreams,” the farewell series of programs celebrating the ...

This year’s featured book is “Flight Behavior,” Barbara Kingsolver’s 2012 novel that explores themes of climate change and ...