California is a state that never stands still, constantly revealing new sides of itself as the seasons change. From ...

Coming up: Matteo Mancuso on the Santa Cruz Patch calendar ...

The Santa Cruz Wharf is limping back into shape after losing a big chunk of its southern end to pounding surf in December ...

Clearing the Coral Street encampment days before the point-in-time count won’t house anyone — it just hides the problem, writes Food Not Bombs founder. By scattering unhoused people out of sight, the ...

Storms in the North Pacific Ocean deliver sneaker waves, rip currents and longshore currents to Santa Cruz County's shores in winter, making it a dangerous time for beachgoers.