St. Francis High’s football team didn’t fair well Saturday at home, and fell 20-0 to Greenfield to drop to 0-2 on the young season. But Sharks coach John Ausman remained positive after the setback.

Aptos native Nikki Hiltz took fifth place in the women’s 1500m final at the Diamond League Final in Brussels on Saturday.

Will Duheme scored eight goals and Joaquin McGuigan scored seven, as the Cabrillo College men’s water polo team beat visiting Ohlone 21-14 in its home opener on Friday.

El Niño conditions are often associated with heavier rain, flooding, landslides, large waves and coastal erosion in ...

A great blue heron looks out as it forages on the grass in front of the Santa Cruz County Superior Courthouse. About the bird ...

Plan thoroughly and govern lightly.’ The wisest of words,” writes columnist. “How we in Santa Cruz got that so backwards remains a mystery to me.” ...

A Guest Commentary “Don’t throw Diablo Canyon into the sea” (Aug. 5, Sentinel) is beyond misleading. They reported on a dog and pony show put on by an SLO supervisor and ex-PG&E employee.

With much collaboration and fundraising efforts, Capitola is now the home of a brand new universally accessible playground!” ...

California lawmakers delivered Gov. Gavin Newsom a slew of bills before the legislative session officially ended Tuesday. The ...

A prismatic halo surrounds the midday sun above Downtown Santa Cruz. According to the National Weather Service website, Earth ...

Quarterback Ryder Perll’s 3-yard touchdown run with 2:17 remaining capped an amazing comeback, as Santa Cruz High’s football ...

If you are ever tempted to complain about the price of seafood; don’t,” writes Our Ocean Backyard columnist Gary Griggs. “We ...