"Cal Fire manages these public lands (including the Soquel State Demonstration Forest off Highland Way), which span 85,000 acres and 10 counties," writes Evan Mills in a Guest Commentary. "Redwoods ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:51 p.m. in in Santa Cruz County, California. Spanish Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:14 p.m. at in Santa Cruz County, California. Lodge Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains ...

Fire crews rescued a driver in their 70s after a vehicle veered off a highway in Santa Cruz County and went down an embankment, fire officials said Monday night. The crash was reported around 7:45 p.m ...

Jon-Luc Maggi crowned Culinary Artisan of the Year Jon-Luc Maggi of Tiki Tom's in Walnut Creek, Calif., won Sysco Northern ...

California's coastline features several standout piers perfect for long seaside walks, sunset views, fishing, and soaking in ...

Tushar Atre was 50 years old when he was murdered in 2019.

PG&E. Just naming our utility company brings on a visceral reaction, correct? Which is: how high can my monthly utility bills climb? In already demanding cost of living county and state, this question ...

Scenic coastal bluffs that stretch for more than a mile near one of the Bay Area’s most dramatic coastal landmarks, Pigeon ...

Experts are closely monitoring the marine animals, flagging mortalities and advising beach visitors to take extra precautions ...

Central Coast prepares for prolonged heatwave and increased fire risk ...

Documentaries, art, nature walks explore connections The lights dim, the projector hums and the audience leans in. On the ...