Thursday news for the Westside and downtown Santa Cruz.

There is a one-way traffic closure on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in Brookdale because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end on Aug. 31. We checked with local police and there were no new ...

Big Basin Redwoods State Park, devastated six years ago by the CZU Lightning Complex fires, has been voted the best park in California for hiking, according to the California State Parks Foundation.

California set the country's most ambitious plastic recycling deadline. Now, both environmental advocates and plastic producers could head to court.

North Highway 1 at State Park Drive has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. The closures are expected to end 4:59 a.m. on Friday. Alternating lanes are closed on south Highway 1 at Bay ...

A man was arrested for having a felony warrant, resisting police, having illegal drugs, giving a false ID to officers, and missing several court dates for different charges. The incident happened near ...

A single lane will be closed on 41st Ave near Safeway in Soquel for emergency sewer repairs from Monday night through Thursday morning. Traffic will be shifted during work hours, and minimal delays ...

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday announced new steps in the Trump administration’s initiative to root out fraud in federal health programs, including a $1.3 billion deferral in Medicaid ...

Steel Bonnet Brewing seeks name ideas for Scotts Valley’s 60th anniversary beer. Circle & Square Bistro won Santa Cruz’s first Vegan Chef Challenge. Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson ...

Moes Alley presents Nat Lefkoff, Dead Nettle and Good Friends, Wednesday, May 13. Doors: 7 p.m. / show: 8 p.m.. $15 in advance / $20 day of the show, 21-plus. County officials regularly inspect food ...