Pair of 17-year-olds arrested after shooting near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz police on Tuesday announced the arrests of two 17-year-olds following a shooting that occurred near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk the night before. 

Santa Cruz lifeguard recalls heroic rescue in new statement

The 16-year-old lifeguard who helped save a boy from dangerous waters at a Santa Cruz beach over the weekend issues a statement where he describes the volatile conditions during the rescue.

Trump publicly invites heroic Santa Cruz lifeguard to White House

President Donald Trump on Tuesday publicly invited a 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard to the White House, days after the teen saved a young boy's life from intense waves caught on camera and witnessed around the world.

Heroic Santa Cruz lifeguard rescue of young boy

A rescue caught on camera unfolded at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz after sudden heavy surf threatened a boy in the water.

Six injured in Santa Cruz County beach bluff rescue

The Santa Cruz County Fire Department said that six people were injured Saturday night after their rope snapped climbing the Davenport Beach cliffs, causing three to fall up to 40 feet while the rest were stranded partway up.

Six injured in Davenport Beach cliff rescue
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Fire crews rescued six people in Santa Cruz County Saturday night after the group was climbing the bluffs of Davenport Beach and their rope failed. 

Two people rescued after being swept by the tide at Bonny Doon Beach
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Two people were swept out to sea Wednesday afternoon on June 10 while they were sleeping. Cal Fire had eight rescue swimmers working together to retrieve the pair from the water. 

2 Fremont friends ID'd after being swept out to sea while sleeping

The coroner has identified two young Fremont women – both university students in the Bay Area – who died after they were swept out to sea in Santa Cruz County while sleeping on a sunny afternoon. 

Oliver Tree death: Fans pour out support for Santa Cruz artist

Santa Cruz indie artist Oliver Tree was among six people killed Sunday morning when two helicopters collided in Brazil.

Man dies after falling from cliff near Bonny Doon Beach

A man died early on Saturday morning after falling from a cliff near Bonny Doon Beach in Santa Cruz County.

Santa Cruz celebrates reopening of iconic wharf destroyed in 2024 storm

A 150-foot section of the Santa Cruz Wharf, which sank to the bottom of the sea during the storm in December 2024, has been rebuilt and is now once again open to the public.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk rides closed due to power outage

The rides at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk were closed for the remainder of Friday after a power outage. 

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

Video: Mountain lion released to Santa Cruz mountains

The young mountain lion seen wandering in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco is back in the wild.

Woman killed in suspected shark attack in Monterey Bay died 'doing what she loved'

Officials made the discovery on Saturday, saying the body of the 55-year-old woman was found in the ocean south of Davenport Beach in Santa Cruz County.

Woman found dead on beach at Wilder Ranch State Park

Authorities were working to determine if the woman’s death was related to a swimmer who was reported missing near Pacific Grove last week.

114 mph winds damage, close historic Lick Observatory

Winds gusting up to 114 mph tore through the skies on Christmas, tearing off half the shutter on a dome atop Lick Observatory, according to the University of California at Santa Cruz.

High winds damage boats at Santa Cruz harbor

About a dozen catamarans at Santa Cruz Harbor were damaged by the wind overnight, officials say.