SANTA CRUZ — More than 1,000 community members took to the streets of Santa Cruz Monday as part of an annual march meant to commemorate the life and legacy of civil rights champion Martin Luther ...

This year, UC Santa Cruz researchers are advancing cutting-edge projects that tackle critical issues such as antiracist education, environmental resilience, and the intersections of identity and power ...

This week, the owner and chef of Gabriella Café, a 33-year-old landmark restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz, opened a lunch spot inside a kiosk on Pacific Avenue. Gabrielita Tamaleria serves tamales, ...

Stephanie Mayo-Burgos (Porter ’25, environmental studies and legal studies) Photo by Carolyn Lagattuta As a fourth grader, Stephanie Mayo-Burgos (Porter ’25, environmental studies and legal studies) ...

The CZU Lightning Complex Fire burn scar in Santa Cruz County in 2020. (NASA) With about 6 inches of rain since October in Santa Cruz, precipitation is about half the seasonal average but enough to ...

Central Fire District Captain Steve Ramirez died unexpectedly this weekend while on duty at his station. The 54-year-old served with the district for 24 years, and is remembered for an upbeat, joyous ...

Every year on January 14, the "Fiestas Típicas Nacionales de Santa Cruz" begins, celebrating the vibrant Guanacaste culture. This festival holds nationwide significance, attracting visitors from ...

You may have heard NBA fans talking about someone named Hector Banana-Bread and wondering what is going on. That’s OK because we’re here to help. There’s a new NBA star everyone is talking ...

Residents at the UC-owned, 168-unit Hilltop Apartments on Western Drive in Santa Cruz described problems with rats, delayed maintenance and unexplained charges. (Nik Altenberg — Santa Cruz Local) ...

UC Santa Cruz is just one of five members of the prestigious Association of American Universities also designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific ...