Scientists at UC Santa Cruz have completed the first end-to-end genome of the iconic Pacific banana slug, a species ...

Though many believe that the trees are sycamores, retired Santa Cruz city arborist Ray Sherrod confirmed that the trees are London planes, one of the most frequently planted trees in California.

Although nothing can compare to the property damage — much less loss of life — caused by the wind-driven fires, it’s worth taking a moment to discuss tree damage not only from the recent ...

In the wake of our recent catastrophic fires, much can be written about the value of firescaping and its principles and I will get to that subject in a moment, but first let me say a few words about ...

Identifying a dominant leader and cutting away any competing leaders when a tree is young will allow it to grow more robustly and live longer, said a local certified arborist. Contact Curtis Short ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- — Stephan D. Swenson hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to rally UC Santa Barbara to a 66-63 victory over UC Riverside on Thursday. Cole Anderson hit four 3-pointers and ...

This year, UC Santa Cruz researchers are advancing cutting-edge projects that tackle critical issues such as antiracist education, environmental resilience, and the intersections of identity and power ...

A preliminary investigation determined that both individuals were on a single person e-bike riding south on the west sidewalk of State College from Lambert at a high rate of speed when their handlebar ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The historic Italian Stone Pine trees will be protected as the Santa Barbara City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday night to keep them on the 300 to 800 blocks of East Anapamu Street.

Credit: Joshua Molina / Noozhawk photo The iconic Italian stone pine trees along Santa Barbara’s East Anapamu Street will remain. The Santa Barbara City Council voted 6-0 on Tuesday to protect ...

Santa Cruz officials are investigating the Dec. 23 wharf collapse, which caused nearly $19 million in damage. The city has approved a recovery package and is planning a structural analysis to ...