Santa Cruz
Coverage of Santa Cruz in the Nexus archive.
- How climate change could raise your water bill
Santa Cruz, California, faces potential water bill increases of up to $120 per month by 2050 due to climate change-induced drought, requiring costly infrastructure projects like desalination plants. A study in Nature Sustainability highlights Santa Cruz's vulnerability as a local water supply relies on rainfall and a single reservoir, with 20% of households already exceeding EPA affordability standards for water costs.
- 3 men fall nearly 40 feet after rope snaps on California coastal cliff
Three men were hospitalized after an old, unauthorized rope snapped on a coastal cliff at Davenport Beach near Santa Cruz, causing them to fall nearly 40 feet onto the sand below. The incident occurred late Saturday night, prompting emergency crews to respond to the beach shortly before 11 PM.
- 6 rescued after dropping down cliff near Santa Cruz
Six people were rescued from Davenport Beach near Santa Cruz after attempting to climb cliffs using a rope installed at the top. The rescue operation was conducted by Cal Fire CZU crews on Saturday night.
- Two California students swept out to sea and drowned while napping on beach
Two California students, Harshita Nair, 21, and Mahial Sran, 20, drowned after being swept out to sea at a Santa Cruz beach due to massive waves and dangerous rip currents. They were pulled from the water by rescue crews but later died at local hospitals.
- Woman swept out to sea in Santa Cruz becomes California's second death amid ongoing swell
A woman was killed and another is critically injured after being swept out to sea by a powerful tide in Santa Cruz amid hazardous ocean conditions. Forecasters warn that dangerous coastal conditions will persist in California this weekend.
- Woman swept out to sea in Santa Cruz becomes California's second death amid ongoing swell
A woman was killed and another injured in Santa Cruz after being swept out to sea by a powerful tide amid hazardous ocean conditions that forecasters warn will persist across California this weekend.
- 1 person dead and another in critical condition after being swept into the ocean in Santa Cruz
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being swept into the ocean in Santa Cruz. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the beach to rescue the two individuals.
- Nature: Cormorants in California
A colony of cormorants and other birds is putting on a show near Santa Cruz, California. The event was captured by videographer Lance Milbrand.
- SF Coast Guard crew rescues 3 people trapped in Santa Cruz cave
The United States Coast Guard rescued three people from a cave near Santa Cruz last weekend. The Coast Guard was alerted by Cal Fire officials requesting air assistance.
- Man dies after car plunges 500 feet off Highway 1 cliff onto beach
A man died after his car fell nearly 500 feet off a Highway 1 cliff near Santa Cruz on Monday. The incident occurred according to authorities. The man's car plunged onto the beach below.
- Tech executive's brutal kidnapping caught on surveillance video
Tushar Atre, a tech executive, was brutally kidnapped and later found shot to death at his cannabis farm in California. The kidnapping was caught on surveillance video near his home in Santa Cruz. He fought for his life during the vicious attack.