The latest atmospheric river storm was not quite as heavy as predicted, but did bring plenty of rain and wind. The waves were not giant, but big enough to pull the crab pots in for a few days and ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation last week in response to the December storms that caused the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Wharf and widespread damage throughout the county.

Raised on his parent’s thoroughbred farm in New Jersey, songwriter Joe Kapow moved to Santa Cruz after college. Thirteen ...