HANDS ACROSS THE SANDS: AUGUST 4 SURFRIDER BEACH CLEANUP, TOO! Join a global movement on August 4 at Cowell Beach, next to the Municipal Wharf. Surfrider will host a HATS event at 11:45 a.m. to make a visual statement against offshore oil drilling, exploration, and operations, AND make a positive statement for clean energy! Hands [...]

SANTA CRUZ — The City Council approved sweeping new environmental regulations Tuesday, unanimously passing bans on single-use plastic bags and strengthening the PS foam products ban.  Read more >>