Mosquitoes collected during routine monitoring near the San Carlos neighborhood have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting county leaders to urge the public to take precautions. Mosquito ...

SANTA CRUZ — When it rains as hard as it did this winter, it’s not just the flowers that are eager to bloom when the sun finally comes out. Amanda Poulsen, an assistant vector control manager with ...

SANTA CRUZ — With the ballots all tabulated, Santa Cruz County property owners have voiced their support for a new benefit assessment meant to curb the spread of nuisance bugs and the potentially ...