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Oscar winner Penélope Cruz shared a joyful 10-second dance video celebrating Spain's second World Cup victory. The actress's infectious enthusiasm captured the pride felt across the nation after their historic 2026 championship.
Santa Cruz High School just made history, claiming its first-ever boys' volleyball championship in a thrilling sweep. The team's victory represents decades of dedication and puts Santa Cruz County volleyball on the map.
A teenage lifeguard fought through massive waves to rescue a young boy caught in dangerous surf at a Santa Cruz beach. Video captured the dramatic moment as the hero refused to give up, even when bystanders were knocked back by the powerful water.
Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz turned into a wildlife rescuer during Sunday's game, carefully scooping up an injured bird from the infield before launching a two-run homer. The heartwarming moment shows that America's pastime still has room for compassion alongside competition.
A program at UC Santa Cruz has transformed the face of astronomy by supporting 170 students from underrepresented backgrounds, nearly half of all marginalized Ph.D. graduates in the field. The Lamat Institute's success shows what happens when scientific training meets cultural validation.
Santa Cruz Metro is replacing its entire fleet with hydrogen and electric buses, cutting emissions while improving service. By 2037, all 97 buses will run on clean energy instead of diesel and natural gas.
The 17-year-old son of 2002 champion Lleyton Hewitt has stormed into the Wimbledon boys' final without dropping a single set. Cruz becomes the first Australian to reach the final since Alex de Minaur in 2016.
A new ride-hailing app in Nigeria is shaking up the industry by letting drivers choose between commission or flat-fee earnings. Cruz also launches with 10% off for riders and clear pricing across six major cities.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz made a spectacular diving catch to rob his close friend and fellow Dominican player Junior Caminero during their game. The two had been chatting and laughing together just hours earlier during batting practice.
Two UC Santa Cruz researchers received Innovation Catalyst grants to develop breakthrough technologies, including a single nasal swab that can detect COVID, flu, and RSV while showing your immunity status. The 12-month program helps bridge the gap between lab discoveries and real-world solutions that can help people.
A teenage lifeguard battled through dangerous surf at Seabright Beach to rescue a young boy struggling in massive waves. The dramatic rescue, captured on camera, reminds beachgoers to respect ocean conditions while celebrating the courage of trained professionals.
When a massive wave swept a child into the ocean at Seabright Beach, one lifeguard didn't hesitate to dive into the pounding surf. The dramatic Saturday rescue, caught on video, shows what true heroism looks like.
A 16-year-old lifeguard battled crushing waves at Seabright Beach to rescue a young boy who was swept out by a sudden surge. The dramatic save, caught on video, shows what can happen when conditions change in an instant and trained heroes are ready.
The capital city of Tenerife just hit a milestone that's changing lives: unemployment fell below 16,000 for the fourth straight month. Nearly 1,000 fewer people are jobless compared to last year, and August saw almost 10,000 new contracts signed.
Joel Wilson broke a world record in Sacramento at 77, but the Santa Cruz swim coach says watching his students achieve their dreams matters more. For five decades, he's been helping swimmers accomplish what they thought was impossible.
A 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard pulled a young boy from dangerous surf in one of 25 rescues during a day of massive swells. The quick-thinking teen's actions brought the child safely back to his family.
A teenage lifeguard pulled an unconscious child from powerful ocean waves in Santa Cruz, California, saving a young boy from North Texas in a dramatic rescue caught on camera. The child's father is now sharing his gratitude after his son was swept away during a family vacation.
A 16-year-old rookie lifeguard refused to let go of a drowning boy despite enormous waves crashing over them in Santa Cruz. Ryder Williams held on through the brutal surf, making his first-ever rescue one that witnesses will never forget.
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who battled massive waves to save a drowning boy will visit the White House for a civilian honor. The heart-pounding rescue, captured on video, shows the teen's courage as he fought powerful surf at a Santa Cruz beach. ##
Harry Noller spent 58 years discovering how ribosomes create proteins, fundamentally changing our understanding of life itself. The vintage car-driving, saxophone-playing biochemist also built America's first RNA research center at UC Santa Cruz.
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