1+ hour, 46+ min ago   (337+ words) The Pacific Ocean appears to have cranked the thermostat—and misplaced the remote. El Niño is officially underway, and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says it could become “very strong” this fall. That’s what often earns an event the unofficial—and…...

2+ hour, 40+ min ago   (572+ words) We’re officially into the school year, and I’m excited to settle into our weekly rhythm of bringing you local stories that can help spark discussions in your classroom. They’re very different stories, but both offer opportunities to move beyond the…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago   (120+ words) Good morning! It’s Aug. 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will see some low clouds early, then mostly sunny and very warm; watch for large waves and rough surf. The high will be 87, with a low of 60. Wear…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago   (217+ words) Good morning! It’s Aug. 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will see some low clouds early, then mostly sunny. The high will be 86, with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very high (8/11). Santa Cruz…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago   (150+ words) Good morning! It’s Aug. 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will see some low clouds early, then mostly sunny and very warm. The high will be 91, with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV index is very…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago   (176+ words) Good morning! It’s Aug. 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will see some low clouds early, then mostly sunny; large waves and rough surf could affect the area. The high will be 84, with a low of 60. Wear your…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago   (99+ words) Good morning! It’s Aug. 26 — here’s what’s going on in your community today… Today will see some low clouds early, then mostly sunny; large waves and rough surf could affect the area. The high will be 84, with a low of 60. Wear your…...

6+ hour, 17+ min ago   (527+ words) Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday. California, Colorado, Kentucky…...

6+ hour, 1+ min ago   (236+ words) Wednesday morning traffic: Closures on Highway 1, Highway 129; Scotts Valley crash Lookout Santa Cruz Here’s what’s happening on the roads this morning… Road incidents as of 7 a.m. on August 26 - Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Riverdale Park in San…...

9+ hour, 17+ min ago   (629+ words) The City of Santa Cruz has fenced off a large portion of sidewalk along Coral Street, blocking an area long used by unhoused residents — and initially posted signs that cite a section of city code that doesn’t appear to apply....