A Scotts Valley man intentionally drove his minivan off the Santa Cruz Wharf in October to take his own life, the Santa Cruz ...

William Thomas Westerman, 65, died of a broken neck from an impact during the Oct. 26 incident, according to a report ...

House majority leader Brenden Jones is looking to expand the scope of a 2023 law known as the “Parents Bill of Rights,” which already limits instruction on gender identity, sexual orientation, and ...

Child welfare leaders said they take “full ownership” of the breach in trust and explained that they needed “more clarity” ...

After decades of policing Santa Barbara’s most violent calls, Mike McGrew helped build a program — 911 At Ease International ...

The inaugural Denim Runs event launches Sunday in Santa Monica during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, founded by survivor advocate Summer Willis.

If your household is starting to look like one giant playroom, it might be time to declutter. Here's how to cut down on stress-inducing mess and decide what to keep, donate or let go.

In hopes of encouraging e-bike safety, Santa Cruz City Schools is launching a permit program this spring requiring middle ...

City officials are the latest in Santa Ana to expunge disgraced labor rights leader Cesar Chavez’s name and imagery local landmarks.

The program serves about 180 families and is designed to give parents tools to help prepare their children for kindergarten.

"Dancing With the Stars" pros Jenna Johnson and Val Chmerkovskiy took their young son on tour with them. See what he thought ...

New Mexico's Attorney General Raúl Torrez sued CYFD, citing systemic failures and 14 child deaths under its supervision.