The Santa Cruz mission struggled from the start and probably never grew larger than the 523 residents it reported in 1796. Author John J. O’Hagan notes in “Lands Never Trodden: The Franciscans ...

For Brendan Daly, putting others first is his life’s mission. He has to make split ... You just evaluate if you can help them,” said the Santa Cruz Fire Department Marine Safety Officer.

Santa Cruz’s Westside recently became home to 831 Vietnamese, housed in the former site of Thai Orchid on Mission Street ... Hung on a white background flanked by two dark-green walls, the ...

The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is going to stay open, at least for now.The park was one of 70 state parks and beaches that were scheduled to close on July 1, 2012 due to state budget ...

SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to identify suspects who vandalized Mission Santa Cruz during a recent protest and march. The march on ...