Evacuation warnings were issued Thursday due to heavy rain in the forecast for areas such as Bolsa Knolls and near the Carmel River. The County of Santa Cruz has opened emergency severe weather ...

After thousands of homes were destroyed by the Los Angeles fires in January, local jurisdictions are on high alert for ...

The first results of data samples and updates on relief efforts for those affected by the Vistra fire took up much of the ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern ...

Matt Farrell, board chair of Santa Cruz County Friends of the Rail and Trail, takes issue with a Feb. 4 op-ed questioning the feasibility of passenger rail in Santa Cruz County. Here, he explains why ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation last week in response to the December storms that caused the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Wharf and widespread damage throughout the county.

The Santa Cruz Port District logged $26.3 million in damages while the city of Santa Cruz suffered $18.1 million.

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:21 p.m. in Santa Cruz County. Hwy 1 Davenport Fire has been burning on private land.

The fire will occur on land owned by the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, and easement properties. The exact dates the burns occur will depend on weather conditions. The burns are expected to take ...