City of Santa Cruz

Walking tours are just some of the efforts illuminating the seemingly invisible presence and impact of Chinese cultural enclaves in Salinas, Pacific Grove and Santa Cruz.

On March 5, Santa Cruz voters will decide whether to pass Measure M, which would require a referendum on any development project that exceeds the city's existing height limits, and raise the requirements for affordable units in new developments from 20% to 25%.

At 64 years old, Santa Cruz local and slalom skateboarder Judi Oyama is preparing to represent the US at the World Skate Games in Rome Italy this fall.

For 50 years, fungiphiles have gathered at the Santa Cruz Fungus Fair to marvel at mushrooms. Last weekend, the three-day event returned in full force after three years of smaller, outdoor events during the pandemic.

Santa Cruz City Council voted in favor of a more generic resolution than was favored by the majority of attendees, after a raucous public comment session that lasted well into the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The third-ever Festival of Monsters adds deep discourse to monster fandom, and explores what creepy creatures reflect about our deepest fears and desires.

A grassroots organization called Housing for People says it has gathered enough signatures to add a measure to the ballot that, if passed, would limit the height of tall buildings in Santa Cruz. What would that mean for the housing crunch?

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.