That’s because of a ridge of high pressure that built up off the coast, blocking many storms. That ridge has now dissipated, ...

With aquifers nationwide in dangerous decline, an estimated 500,000 acres of farmland may be taken out of cultivation by 2040 ...

Francisco Rivero is on a mission to spread the word about a gentler, environmentally friendly alternative to cremation.

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A tulip magnolia tree blooms in glorious color this week on Chestnut Street in downtown Santa Cruz. The species is native to ...

In February, major league baseball pitchers and catchers report for spring training and many little leaguers throughout the ...

It’s clear that Elon Musk hopes to run his Twitter playbook on the U.S. government. That is: launch an aggressive plan to reduce headcount, not just to reduce costs but also to shed unproductive ...

As a small city operating with only 6.5% of its residents’ property tax revenue, Scotts Valley faces significant financial ...

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed the upcoming trade deadline before the Warriors’ game against the Suns.

During his second day on the stand, Adrian Gonzalez talked the jury through the timeline of the murder of 8-year-old Madyson ...

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I’ve written about fires once or twice and so hesitate to repeat myself or others. But fires aren’t letting up. They’ll keep repeating themselves. I remember the dismay I felt when reading about ...