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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.
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.
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.
Professional Santas from around the world descended on a Danish city in July for their annual summer summit. The World Santa Claus Congress brings together St. Nicks from Japan to Australia to share ideas and spread joy.
Dave Bell, a beloved Santa Claus impersonator in Powhatan, Virginia, gave a stranger the gift of life by donating one of his kidneys. He even wore his Santa hat during recovery to stay in character.
Twenty talented high school seniors in Santa Barbara County just earned college scholarships by doing what they love: creating art. The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara awarded up to $4,500 each to young artists whose work impressed judges in the program's 47th year.
Nearly 2,300 students across Santa Barbara County just received life-changing news: they're getting college scholarships totaling $8.4 million. The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara celebrated these future graduates at two packed ceremonies that brought entire communities together.
Twenty high school seniors from Santa Barbara County just scored college scholarships totaling over $66,000 for their artistic talent. The awards mark 47 years of the Scholarship Foundation celebrating young artists and investing in their creative futures.
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 Barbara residents can now access up to $7,500 in rebates for electric vehicles and home chargers, making clean transportation more affordable. The city approved 177 rebates last year and opens its next application window July 7.
Ten students from one of Santa Monica's most underserved neighborhoods just received over $31,000 in scholarships to pursue their college dreams. Eight of them are the first in their families to attend college.
A mountain lion that wandered into a Santa Monica residential area was successfully tranquilized and relocated by wildlife experts on Friday, marking a hopeful outcome after a similar 2012 incident ended tragically. The healthy animal will be evaluated and returned to safer habitat, while conservationists work to protect the region's small but resilient mountain lion population.
A new program in Santa Barbara is making electric vehicle ownership accessible to apartment dwellers by covering most of the cost to install chargers at multifamily buildings. Renters have long been locked out of EV adoption due to charging barriers.
Cancer survivors and their caregivers in Santa Clarita Valley will be celebrated at a special dinner featuring live music, raffles, and inspiration on March 14. The event kicks off a season of hope leading to the May 2 Relay For Life celebration.
More than 3,400 Santa Barbara County students applied for college scholarships this year, a 5% jump that signals growing ambition among local youth. The foundation awarded over $7.7 million to 2,125 students last year and expects to announce this year's recipients in spring.
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