This year, UC Santa Cruz researchers are advancing cutting-edge projects that tackle critical issues such as antiracist education, environmental resilience, and the intersections of identity and power ...

“Misguided CA policies (1) limited fire mitigation efforts, (2) produced water shortages & (3) under-funded fire fighters,” Cruz responded Wednesday to Newsom’s earlier post on X.

Photo credit: Rory Duckworth Munchies Salt Water Taffy in Santa Cruz is like that cool, laid-back cousin who always brings the best snacks to family gatherings. Nestled right on the beach boardwalk, ...

A groundbreaking imaging method for tracking salt inside plant cells has rewritten knowledge of how roots handle toxic levels of sodium ions. The findings might aid efforts to boost plant ...

Because it’s part of the city’s drinking water supply, the Santa Ynez Reservoir is covered, but it does have a helipad and refill station that helicopters also can use during firefighting.

Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters arrived at the Los Angeles area on Monday ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return. Planes sprayed bright pink fire-retardant ...

It’s Saturday afternoon and downtown Santa Cruz is wildly alive. Crosswalks and sidewalks are teeming with folks carrying bags filled with retail goodies. A line spills out of the ice cream shop.

Here's what to know about using a saltwater gargle to help treat sore throat symptoms. Gargling salt water is an effective home remedy for soothing a sore throat. It might even reduce the need for ...

Every year on January 14, the "Fiestas Típicas Nacionales de Santa Cruz" begins, celebrating the vibrant Guanacaste culture. This festival holds nationwide significance, attracting visitors from ...

While some fire hydrants in Los Angeles ran dry amid the extreme wildfires, people wondered if firefighters could use salt water from the ... Strong Santa Ana winds also play a major role in ...

In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act overhauled federal tax code, capping the SALT deduction at $10,000 per year for "property taxes plus state income or sales taxes." Most of the changes made in ...