Luis Melecio-Zambrano is a California Local News Fellow reporting for The Mercury News in south Santa Clara County. Luis previously wrote for Science News, Science, The Monterey Herald and the Santa ...

A student is suing UC Santa Cruz to challenge the unconstitutional search and seizure of her phone in retaliation for her ...

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Inside the intimate space of UC Santa Cruz’s Theater Arts Second Stage on Saturday night, a talented group of dancers, choreographers and creative designers put on a gorgeous ...

WATSONVILLE — A Watsonville man was arrested last week on allegations that he sexually abused a minor at a local day care, the Watsonville Police Department announced in a social media post.

Students, faculty, staff and community members gathered by the hundreds in front of the Science and Engineering Library at UC ...

The Phoenix Mercury took to social media to honor their legendary star, Diana Taurasi, following her official retirement announcement. In a heartfelt post on X, the team shared a touching tribute ...

SANTA CRUZ — After a jury ruled that 25-year-old convicted rapist and murderer Adrian “A.J.” Gonzalez remains a danger to the public, the Santa Cruz County district attorney and supporters ...

For Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating 14 UCSC alumni who found more than just a degree on campus—they found each other. From chance encounters in dorm hallways to shared ambitions that grew into ...