Body found on Santa Cruz County beach
A dead body was retrieved by Cal Fire CZU firefighters at a beach near Davenport...
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The Bay Area’s week of stormy weather is nearly over. Here’s when the skies should fully clear
"The sun will be shining, the wind will be light — it's going to be...
‘Super-Jupiter’ exoplanet is not so Jupiter-like, UCSC study finds
The planet’s slow rotation and high temperatures cause turbulent global dust storms.
The ‘surfer’s paradox’ is that their boards can harm the oceans they cherish. A new process is helping to change that.
Santa Cruz company Swellcycle is making 3D-printed surfboards from recyclable material.
Tornado warning issued for Santa Cruz County
The service reported that a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was 7 miles...
South Bay nonprofit helps families endure the impossible when their child has cancer
Jacob's Heart, a nonprofit in Watsonville, serves children with cancer and their families.
SJPD veteran tapped as Watsonville’s next top cop
Brian Shab says he is “honored, humbled and excited” to take over as police chief...
8 events to celebrate Kwanzaa this year
Festive, reflective and thought-provoking events are scheduled throughout the Bay Area the week following Christmas
Stanford, Cal anchor Pac-12 reunion as old rivals meet again
Cal, Stanford welcome back former Pac-12 foes Oregon and USC at Invisalign Bay Area Women’s...
How a new system of drones and low-cost sensors can protect communities from air pollution
UC Santa Cruz research project is documenting how a shift in farm work patterns creates...
Cal hangs tough, but can’t stop Jazzy Davidson in close loss to No. 19 USC
Jazzy Davidson scores 24 points as USC beats Cal at Chase Center
Courtney Ogden shines as Stanford downs Oregon at Chase Center
Courtney Ogden scores 20 points to lead Stanford past Oregon at the Invisalign Bay Area...
Bay Area’s commercial Dungeness crab season can start Jan. 5 — with limitations
State officials, fishing fleets agree to a 40% reduction in traps to protect whales
State reins in profits for PG&E, other utilities, as bill debate rages
State regulators reined in the profit returns that shareholders of PG&E and other utility giants...
San Jose man killed in crash on Highway 17
The crash happened around 10:39 a.m. in the southbound lanes just south of Vine Hill...
‘California’ brand insulin is hitting the market
California is making big moves to pull down the price of insulin.
This Bay Area production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ emphasizes the actual carols
The key to the classic holiday tale – an actual Christmas carol -- is right...
Letters: Nuclear power an expensive boondoggle, not cheap alternative
Also: Hope in humanity | Sober housing | Dire effect | Illegal orders | Improve...
Fire crews smother blaze near Aptos Hills, Watsonville
Cal Fire's CZU San Mateo-Santa Cruz unit responded close to 2 p.m. Thursday to a...
The Michelin Guide debuts new rating system for wine. When is it coming to California?
Known for its illustrious star restaurant ratings, the Michelin Guide has launched the Michelin Grape,...
How a group tracking sounds beneath Bay Area waters hopes to protect whales from shipping lanes
Despite a dramatic rise in whale deaths in the Bay Area -- with 2025 already...
Vocal group Kitka releases new album and readies ‘Wintersongs’ tour
Bay Area-based women's choir bringing Wintersongs concert to venues across the Bay Area.
Santa Cruz County woman pleads guilty to abandoning newborn in 1994
A Watsonville woman pleaded guilty in the 1994 death of her newborn son, putting an...
Suspect arrested in connection with 2012 Santa Cruz county murder
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office announced Monday that it had arrested and charged 63-year-old...
Letters: Newsom’s recent veto slows move to cheap, green power
Also: Tax jump | Bike lanes | Vote them out | Drug fight | Losing...
For BART commuters, it’s another rough ride on a Monday
The issue marked the fourth Monday since Oct. 20 that BART endured a significant delay.
How a Santa Cruz ‘sea monster’ spawned a century of myth, mystery and scientific discovery
The discovery In May 1925 provided fodder for the argument between creationists and evolutionary biologists,...
Would you like to see where the monarchs are? There’s an app for that.
For the first time in California, citizen scientists can join the effort to track monarch...
UC Santa Cruz student granted motion of diversion after encampment arrest
Esmeralda Hurtado, the sole UC Santa Cruz student who faced criminal charges following over 100...
Californian sellers own their home for 11 years, 3rd longest in US
California's ownership duration hit a record high – one of 34 states reaching a peak...
Are robotaxis coming to Santa Cruz County? Sort of
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has given autonomous vehicle company Waymo the green light...
Letters: When will our legislators act to reduce gun violence?
Also: Accommodate safety | Troubling pardon | Trump's cruelty | Concerning quip. Mercury News reader...
Joby alleges corporate espionage in lawsuit against San Jose-based Archer Aviation
Santa Cruz-based company Joby Aviation has filed a lawsuit against competitor Archer Aviation, Inc. and...
UC Santa Cruz study shows developing brains have inherent structure
In a groundbreaking study, UC Santa Cruz researchers have shown that developing brain tissue exhibits...
Will cat ever let her human parents love her?
A feral feline can have a hard time learning to accept affection
Letters: We must keep pressure on lawless ICE agents
Also: Include all | Prosecute lawbreakers | Put victory first | Favoring Putin. Mercury News...
Rescue teams scour 3,500 miles of Santa Cruz Mountains in search of missing elderly woman
As the search for a missing elderly woman last seen in the Santa Cruz Mountains...
Santa Cruz County Taco Bell fire caused by lithium-ion battery
The Scotts Valley Fire District advises community members to avoid a lithium-ion battery fire by...
Holiday arts 2025: Catch these 12 Bay Area stage shows
From a new 'Carol' to 'Christmas at Pemberley,' there is something for everyone.
The murder that ended a young Bay Area editor’s crusade to save the redwoods
Ralph Sidney Smith, the popular young editor of the Redwood City Times and Gazette, wanted...
San Jose: Mad Yolks of Santa Cruz expands over the hill
Shrooms, Mad Chicks top the menu offered seven days a week.
Letters: Allowing free speech at Berkeley is better than a brawl
Also: Failing students | More than talk | Disingenuous speech | Diet change | Democratic...
Letters: The classroom is no place for teachers’ politics
Also: CEOs benefit | Setting the tone | Tighten security | Workers' bonuses | Minimizing...
More housing on the California coast? Changes at this powerful agency signal a pro-building shift
Three new pro-development appointees at the Coastal Commission are trying to remedy its poor reputation...
Why are birds perching on only 1 set of power lines?
Birds are fond of perching on power lines, but some lines are better than others.
Officer suffers injuries after tree crushes CHP vehicle traveling Highway 17 during storm
One law enforcement official escaped without significant injuries after a tree fell onto his car...
Joby takes first flight of its hybrid demonstrator aircraft in Marina
The demonstrator aircraft builds on Joby's all-electric air taxi platform and integrates a hybrid turbine...
South Bay restaurants offering bountiful menu options for Thanksgiving
Dining out on Nov, 27 can mean feasting on bird or beast, along with some...
Loch Lomond reservoir poised to spill after atmospheric river storm drenches Santa Cruz County
"We're in a really good position with Loch Lomond," said Santa Cruz Water Department Deputy...
Police say ‘foul play may be involved’ of missing woman last seen on Santa Cruz County beach
Law enforcement officials continue to search for 35-year-old Danielle Staley almost a week after she...
Ken Binder named new San Mateo County sheriff
Kenneth Binder will serve by appointment until January 2029
Have a library card? You can visit a California state park for free
Check out a pass at your library that offers vehicle day-use access to more than...
Letters: Valley bosses’ legacies will be bending the knee
Also: Student food benefits | More housing | Wins in class | New leaders |...
Volunteers rescue sea lion washed up on a Santa Cruz County beach
The sea lion was taken to the Castroville triage center, where it stayed overnight. Monday...
Should I let an opossum live under a shrub in my yard?
Opossums are often good neighbors, but they usually don't stick around very long.
San Lorenzo River mouth surf spot approved as California Historic Landmark
For years, the San Lorenzo River mouth surf break in Santa Cruz has been celebrated...
86,000 University of California workers to strike statewide Nov. 17-18
The three bargaining unions involved in the strike said the Oakland-based UC system has failed...
Surfer knocked unconscious at The Hook in Santa Cruz, rushed to hospital
An unconscious surfer was pulled from the water Wednesday morning near The Hook surf break...
November supermoon to rise over the Bay Area this week
This month’s supermoon is one of three occurring this year, the next being Dec. 4....
Letters: Expanded Spare the Air Alerts deserve Bay Area support
Also: Stick to job | Trading their souls | Stable solutions | Visible resources |...
California Supreme Court lets stand ruling that says UC’s ban on hiring students without legal status is discriminatory
Officials with the university system say the decision puts them in a precarious position as...
King tides arrive: How experts and Bay Area residents are taking part in research
The ocean takes center stage during the king tides, predicted to arrive in Santa Cruz...
Alex Toohey aims to channel inner Draymond Green for Santa Cruz Warriors
Toohey learns from Warriors great, LJ Cryer ready to shine for Santa Cruz, De’Anthony Melton...
Woman who drove off San Mateo County cliff, killing passenger, takes plea deal
The driver pleaded no contest to vehicular manslaughter Friday.
Bay Area family has 2 houses ready for occupancy; bats only, please
Bats can be a bit picky when it comes to settling in a new home.
North Coast under renewed threat of offshore oil drilling, leaked documents show
A recent Houston Chronicle story reveals Trump administration plans to open large swathes of the...
Letters: Democrats need a candidate, not a careerist
Also: Ukraine's kids | Terrorism by Israel | Complete victory | SF homelessness. Mercury News...
Joby collaborates with Nvidia to accelerate next-era autonomous flight
Nvidia, a leading company in accelerated computing, has selected Joby as its only aviation launch...
Man who drove off Santa Cruz Wharf was registered sex offender who’d been out of prison 10 years
According to the State of California Megan's Law website, a database of registered sex offenders,...
Letters: Vote yes on Prop. 50 and stand up for democracy
Also: Qualified assessor | Santa Cruz rail | ACA cost | Help needy | Not...
Authorities identify man killed after vehicle plunged off Santa Cruz Wharf
On Monday, lilies had been placed at the spot on the wharf where the vehicle...
Bay Area Air District responds to concerns over Spare the Air Alert increase
The Bay Area Air District will be calling Spare the Air alerts more frequently, the...
What critter is swallowing acorns and leaving evidence?
Bears, wild boars and dogs are the most likely acorn-gulping culprits; most other animals soften...
Santa Cruz Warriors land three guards in 2025 NBA G-League Draft
The Santa Cruz Warriors landed three guards -- 6-foot-5 Ethan Taylor, 6-3 Derrin Boyd, and...
Man dies, dog saved after van plunges off Santa Cruz Wharf
Thirteen first responders performed surface dives to locate the vehicle 30 feet below the surf...
Letters: No guarantees, no spending cuts, no on Measure A
Also: Fire resilient | AWS outage | Touting socialism | Pricey ACA | Resist Trump....
3 injured, 4 arrested in stabbing, battery incidents on Santa Cruz County high school campus
Four Watsonville High School students were arrested for two separate incidents that occurred on campus...
Chili Cook-Off returning to Santa Cruz Boardwalk — with 55 teams
Amateur, pro cooks will compete in meat, vegetarian categories.
At 58, Cynthia Ranii was paralyzed from the chest down. 20 years later, her sights are set on a Paralympic medal
Since she started on the competitive circuit more than a decade ago, the Santa Cruz...
Puckish sea otters continue surf board-stealing ways at Santa Cruz beach
“(The otter) didn’t seem like (it) was going after the surfer at all. (It) just...
With help from Apple, housing trust launches $200 million Bay Area fund
The regional organization said the new financing endeavor, which the Housing Trust describes as a...
Otter steals surfboard in Santa Cruz. No, not that otter.
The sea mammal was not identified as Otter 841, who was photographed stealing a board...
Strong storm brings heavy rain, a beached boat, possible tornado to Santa Cruz County coast
A deep, low-pressure storm system moving from the Pacific Northwest to California's Central Coast arrived...
State audit calls out UC, CSU student housing and says $89 million should not be used for SJSU’s Spartan Village
The report evaluates the UC, CSU and California Community Colleges systems and their efforts to...
In wake of Moss Landing fire, Newsom signs battery storage safety bill
Less than a year after the Moss Landing Power Plant fire, Gov. Gavin Newsom has...
Letters: Federal law would help fire safety in California
Also: Law's meaning | Mantle of responsibility | Future damage | Economy's foundation | Peace...
Singer Becca Stevens brings her most personal songs yet to Bay Area
Returning to the Bay Area for her first run of gigs in about a decade,...
High school girls volleyball rankings, Oct. 7, 2025: Bay Area News Group Top 15
Monte Vista, Foothill make big moves, Valley Christian picks up key five-set win over St....
Letters: Proposed building heights would dwarf Five Wounds Church
Also: Right response | VA spin | Tariff fallout | Raising specter | Heal division....
California leads coalition opposing Trump’s planned restrictions on student visas
The proposal comes as the Trump administration has cracked down on immigration and visas for...
Study: Santa Cruz County ranks 4th in pesticide proximity to pregnant residents
The use of pesticides in the Pajaro Valley has drawn further scrutiny in recent months,...
Valkyries’ Janelle Salaün named to WNBA’s All-Rookie Team
WNBA honors: Valkyries’ Janelle Salaün named to All-Rookie Team
Why does San Jose cat sit on a fence with friends and howl?
A cat who hangs outside and makes noise could be feeling playful or territorial
Private patios or public walkway? Court rules in Santa Cruz County beach dispute
The homeowners said public access made them vulnerable to vandalism, invasion of privacy and safety...
New novel ‘Seacliff Park’ tells fictional story of famed Cement Ship
APTOS — For nearly a century, one object has undoubtedly caught the eyes of anyone...
Police arrest Santa Cruz youth football coach for child sex crimes
Christopher John Weekes, 32, of Soquel, was arrested Tuesday on five counts of child sex...
Fire officials give the all-clear after overnight lightning strikes hit Santa Cruz County
Cal Fire said the region experienced 173 lightning strikes within a 24 hour period, five...
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office investigating attempted kidnapping of 9-year-old
Local authorities are investigating an attempted kidnapping that occurred in the Mid County area this...
KION shuts down news department after 56 years
KION began airing local news in 1969 and has been a CBS affiliate since it...
Invasive tree-killing beetle spotted in Santa Cruz
After infested trees were recently discovered near the Tannery Arts Center, the city of Santa...