In her weekly roundup, Jessica M. Pasko talks to Santa Cruz's economic development manager about how the city is trying to boost downtown business, notes struggles for wharf restaurants and passes ...

Santa Cruz County officials and nonprofit leaders were rushing Tuesday to understand the local implications of President ...

The Senate confirms Lee Zeldin to lead the E.P.A. The Justice Dept. seeks to have criminal charges dismissed against a former Republican representative. Trump signs Laken Riley Act, a law to make ...

An accounting provided by Hamas over the weekend confirmed intelligence assessments, Israeli officials said. By Isabel Kershner People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of ...

Bank of Canada cuts key rate 0.25% but warns of tariff uncertainty Bank of Canada cuts key rate 0.25% but warns of tariff uncertainty The quarter-point reduction marks a step down from the Bank of ...