Coast Guard rescue missions failing after running into unexpected currents. Surprise atmospheric river storms flooding downtown San Francisco. Seafood contaminated by unseen algal blooms. California ...

A neon sign now welcomes visitors to the Rio Theatre on Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. The sign was originally fabricated and ...

The City of Santa Cruz is set to permit outdoor dining areas in alleyways next to businesses downtown. According to the city, the idea is meant to help revitalize the downtown area and help businesses ...

The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is responding to a spike in reports of distressed pelicans ...

California officials agreed to pay for some Santa Cruz wharf repairs, but it’s not clear how much money the city will receive ...

Lookout food & drink correspondent Lily Belli highlights top events happening around Santa Cruz County in the coming week, ...