In a shocking public event, a local activist set fire to himself in downtown Santa Cruz, just hours after both the second ...

Nickel, cobalt and manganese, found in lithium-ion batteries, increased dramatically at Elkhorn Slough after the fire.

The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for Pima and Santa Cruz counties through 7 p.m. Saturday.

First discovered: 5:33 p.m. Jan. 25 A new wildfire was reported today at 5:33 p.m. in Santa Cruz County. Bear Fire has been ...

Evacuations were lifted Friday night for people near an ongoing fire that erupted Thursday at one of the world’s largest ...

A county hotline has also been established for residents to call officials with any questions about the air quality and best ...

Researchers from San Jose State University’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories found high levels of nickel, manganese and ...

A structure fire at a house in Watsonville left a woman dead and a man critically injured Sunday night. The cause of the fire is still unknown. According to a city of Watsonville social media post, ...

One of the world’s biggest battery plants is located in a tiny harbor town perched halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey. A ...