City of Santa Cruz

The mural was defaced over the weekend — the second time in three years. Police have images of the vandal and are asking the public for help.

Known to officials as Otter 841, the southern sea otter has started chasing surfers around Steamer Lane and Cowells. She has an affinity for gnawing on soft-top surfboards and flippers. Wildlife officials, who are hoping to keep the otter safe, have been unable to capture her.

Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley released a video statement yesterday evening announcing that he will undergo surgery to remove a tumor from his bladder early next month.

The vandals responsible for defacing the Black Lives Matter mural in front of Santa Cruz City Hall joined hundreds of volunteers to restore the mural.

The measure would levy a tax of $6,000 per year on a vacant home in a building with six or fewer units. The tax drops to $3,000 per year on apartments and townhomes in larger buildings.

Students and faculty at Santa Cruz High School are safe after police responded to a false report of an active shooter.

The union representing city workers reached a new tentative agreement with the city, ending the three-day strike.

At Saturday's Juneteenth celebration in Santa Cruz, it was almost like the last 14 months never happened. The smell of barbecue ribs filled the air.…

UPDATE 11/27/19 3:45PM: Santa Cruz City Council decided more input from the community and CACH, or the Community Advisory Committee on Homelessness, is…

Eviction notices have been posted at the homeless camp behind Gateway Plaza in Santa Cruz. This comes after a federal judge says the city can move forward…