SANTA CRUZ Switch Bakery will open downtown Artisan gluten-free business Switch Bakery is on track to open its first brick-and-mortar location, a bistro at 1016 Cedar St., in winter 2026. To ...

J.M. Brown took a contemplative moment as his friends and colleagues filled the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History this weekend. The event was 50K for 50 celebrating Brown’s 50th birthday. Brown, ...

At its meeting Thursday evening, the city of Santa Cruz Planning Commission will consider eliminating public hearings for 100 ...

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Looking for local favorites this holiday season? Browse a selection of 2025 Lookout List winners to keep shopping local.

In late 2024, a tagged monarch named Lionel migrated from New Jersey to Florida, logging thousands of detections along the ...

The Story of Jim Phillips’ presents an in-depth look at the man behind some of the skate and surf industry’s most iconic ...

After exploring Santa Cruz's bustling downtown, travelers can take respite in a peaceful spa, complete with a historic bamboo garden and artisanal teas.

Santa Cruz is no slouch when it comes to making a cup of joe. Here are five of the best cafes in town, according to those who ...

With six World Cup matches coming to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, local tourism organization Visit Santa Cruz County is ...