A Santa Cruz jewelry store experienced its fifth theft this year, leaving the owner worried about the safety of her employees."It was one of those things where it's like you can sense what's about ...

In Santa Cruz County business news this week, Jessica M. Pasko reports on a surf wax company that won a local entrepreneurship competition, a new record store opening downtown and a Cabrillo College ...

from locally made Marini's Candies to Made in Santa Cruz apparel. For most travelers, it's not the shops or eateries that warrant a visit here – it's the views from the wharf. Some recent ...