Elizabeth Gutfahr is sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison followed by three years probation. She pleaded guilty to crimes related stealing about $38 million from Santa Cruz County taxpayers.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The City of Santa Cruz adopted an updated hazard severity zone map from the state's fire marshal. The City of Santa Cruz saying that the updated map ensures ...

CAL FIRE announced the allocation of $72 million to support large-scale, regional land management projects aimed at restoring forest health across California.

The former Santa Cruz County treasurer who pleaded guilty to stealing more than 38 million dollars in public money is set for sentencing next month.

The Coastal Rail Trail is a component of the 50-mile Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network project, which will eventually span the length of Santa Cruz County.

Cal Fire’s new wildfire hazard maps could bring new requirements for defensible space and building standards in parts of Santa Cruz County.

Over the past 12 years in Santa Cruz County, 86 pedestrians and cyclists have been killed and more than 3,000 have been injured, state records show.

At Lookout Santa Cruz, we work to keep you informed and connected to your community. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Lookout Story Map — an interactive tool to explore the stories and ...

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office placed several unincorporated low-lying areas under an evacuation warning Wednesday due to heavy rains and likely flooding from the arriving storm.

New precinct maps offer a fresh perspective on November’s election. From rent control support in Santa Cruz and Watsonville to shifting stances on theft penalties and Donald Trump’s rising popularity, ...

A part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday afternoon during a high-surf warning, with authorities confirming two people had to be pulled from the water.