Santa Cruz is trying to make a better first impression on visitors, right as they enter the city coming off Highway 17 and onto Ocean Street. Local artists are designing and creating the ocean street ...

The Hello Kitty Cafe opened July 11 as Valley Fair continues to bring new stores and different businesses into its $1.1 billion expansion. The mall is planning to open 25 new stores and restaurants in ...

Activists in Santa Cruz, California called for “kindness" in a Saturday beach protest against President Trump, then wrote “86 47" in the sand.

Verve Coffee Roasters is closing its Downtown LA location on June 1, marking the end of a decade in the neighborhood. The Santa Cruz-based coffee roaster opened its Spring Street cafe in January ...

Passenger rail could run above Beach Street at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or at street level. (Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission) SANTA CRUZ >> At a Wednesday night meeting in ...

Harbor Café, a cult-favorite brunch spot near the Santa Cruz Harbor, has new owners: longtime locals and industry veterans Justin and Jessica Foust and partner Hollis Oatey. Known for its laid-back ...

Photo by Mike Blake, Reuters Last week the Northern California beach town of Santa Cruz enacted a tax on sodas, ice teas and other beverages with added sugar. Voters approved the 2-cent-per-ounce tax ...

Nostalgic favorites dominate Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk summer movie lineup Subscribers are entitled to 10 gift sharing articles each month.

The annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off is Saturday and Sunday at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Amateurs compete on Saturday, professionals on Sunday. Proceeds benefit the city of Santa Cruz … ...

A portion of Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed into the ocean due to storms. Two people were rescued and transported to a local hospital, and a third made their way to safety on their own.

If you come to this seaside town to catch some waves, check out these 10 epic Santa Cruz surfing spots.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KRON) — Santa Cruz officials are shutting down a popular weekly beach party event at The Crow’s Nest restaurant in the wake of a double shooting. Two shooting victim… ...