A 10-year-old boy, Nathaniel Ray, spoke for the first time after being dramatically rescued from strong ocean currents off the coast of Santa Cruz, California. The incident, which could have been tragic, became a story of hope and heroism.

Nine people have died in Bolivia over five days, with authorities attributing the new wave of violence to a conflict between Brazilian gangs over cocaine trafficking in the Santa Cruz department.

Family, friends, and fans gathered in Santa Cruz to bid farewell to musician Oliver Tree, who tragically died in a helicopter crash in Brazil in June at the age of 32, with a memorial event featuring music, humor, and tears.

The article discusses the posthumous remembrance of Father João Felgueiras, highlighting his significant role during the Santa Cruz massacre in Dili, where images of people praying were largely attributed to him.

The Municipality of Santa Cruz in Costa Rica is preparing a coastal and urban zoning plan to establish a formal legal framework for development in its rapidly growing property market.

Two college students napping on a Santa Cruz beach were swept into the sea by massive waves and dangerous rip currents that have recently affected the coastline.

The Independent Union of Doctors has highlighted a critical shortage in prison psychiatry, citing Santa Cruz do Bispo prison where only one psychiatrist serves 400 inmates, a collapse they say has been systematically ignored.

The number of years of salary required to purchase a home in Spain is becoming increasingly difficult, with figures in regions like the Balearic Islands, Madrid, Barcelona, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife exceeding 10 years.

A festival dedicated to traditional Cape Verdean music, including funaná, batuku, and tabanka, was held in Santa Cruz on Santiago island, celebrating the country's cultural history.

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake was registered on Terceira Island, with its epicenter about 12 kilometers east-northeast of Santa Cruz, though it was not felt by the population.

The Laguna provincial government launched its first free chemotherapy center at the Laguna Medical Center in Santa Cruz town, aiming to improve access to cancer treatment across the province.

Between March 17 and 24, one person was relocated in Santa Cruz and three others in Câmara de Lobos, with the main calls for help concerning fallen trees, landslides, floods, and building damage in Madeira.

Portugal's GNR police have arrested a couple, aged 31 and 34, in Santa Cruz, Torres Vedras, on suspicion of kidnapping and extortion, following a month-long investigation that also linked them to home robberies.

The writer said she enjoyed soaking in a hot tub during her staycation. Courtesy of Kate Loweth. Winter activities and chemotherapy left me feeling exhausted.

Hyundai is reportedly developing a new rugged vehicle designed to rival the Toyota Tacoma, aiming for a more robust design than its Santa Cruz model.

PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Brigadier General Edwin Quilates, Western Mindanao police director, has ordered intensified seaborne patrols in the waters of Zamboanga City to quell the entry of contrabands. Quilates made the order after joint patrols intercepted on Monday a big haul of smuggled cigarettes loaded in two vessels off Santa Cruz

The Azores will reinforce its emergency medical services by adding new crews in Calheta, Santa Cruz das Flores, and Angra do Heroísmo. For the first time, the entire network of detached sections will operate 24/7.

California lifeguard Ryder Williams recounted his harrowing ocean rescue of a 10-year-old at Santa Cruz Beach, an event seen worldwide. He described battling volatile waves while holding the limp child, expressing his passion for his work.

Diplo, Logan Paul, and other notable figures gathered in Santa Cruz for a 'Celebration of Life' event, paying tribute to artist Oliver Tree.

A suspect has been identified in a wildfire that broke out in a scrubland area in Caniço, Santa Cruz, Madeira, which was brought under control by 36 operatives and an aerial unit.

Three municipal employees in Santa Cruz, Portugal, have been accused of abuse of power, falsification, and computer fraud, and are prohibited from contacting each other or local political officials.

Ivanhoe Electric (IE) is set to acquire a refurbished Robbins Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for its Santa Cruz Copper Project.

The municipality of Torres Vedras, Portugal, has installed tsunami danger signs, escape routes, and safe zones on Santa Cruz beach, with plans to extend the signage to other beaches in the area.

Four Fuerza Pública officers in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, have been detained as part of an investigation into an alleged illegal raid and robbery at a home in Santa Cruz, drawing attention due to the involvement of active police.

A senior Bolivian judge, Victor Hugo Claure, was fatally shot by hitmen while riding in a taxi in the eastern city of Santa Cruz, police reported.

A prisoner sustained injuries during a fire that broke out at the Santa Cruz do Bispo prison in Portugal. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Local officials in Santa Cruz town, Occidental Mindoro, are increasing efforts to protect upland ecosystems following renewed indications that the critically endangered tamaraw may still inhabit the area.

A study by the University of California, Santa Cruz, suggests that California's $20 minimum wage hike for fast-food workers has resulted in job losses, increased prices, and reduced worker hours. Researchers indicate these are "negative outcomes" of the policy.

The "Mana" exhibition and accompanying book by André Príncipe, on display at the ISPA gallery, offers a portrait of women based on the photographer's experiences in female prisons in Odemira, Tires, and Santa Cruz do Bispo.

Sebastian Marset, the most notorious drug baron in the southern part of South America, was arrested on Friday in the upscale neighborhood of Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

The Jorge Cepernic dam ‘could be completed by 2030’ with help from a US$136 million loan from China La entrada Economy Minister Luis Caputo confirms work on Santa Cruz hydroelectric dam will resume se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

The Santa Cruz Fire Department said the surfers helped save the passengers from a “potentially tragic incident.”

Kurt Van Dyke, a Santa Cruz native from a prominent surfing family, was found murdered inside his apartment in Cahuita Limon, Costa Rica.

A new wave of violence in Brazil's Santa Cruz department has left nine people dead in five days, attributed by the government to conflicts between criminal organizations.

The family of 16-year-old Ryder Williams, who went viral for saving a young boy, states that the heroic lifeguard rescued multiple swimmers from intense waves in Santa Cruz, CA on the same day.

A 'Celebration of Life' memorial service was held for Oliver Tree in Santa Cruz, with attendees including Diplo, Logan Paul, and the late singer's parents remembering his legacy six weeks after his death in a helicopter crash.

Oliver Tree's upcoming celebration of life in Santa Cruz is reportedly set to be a star-studded event featuring A-list attendees like Diplo, tribute videos, live performances, unreleased video content, and multiple caskets for his various characters.

British pop star Robbie Williams surprised passersby in Seville by spontaneously joining a street artist to sing his mega-hit 'Angels' in the Santa Cruz neighborhood.

Two college students, Harshita Nair and Mahial Sran, died after being swept out to sea from a Santa Cruz beach while napping. Rescue crews pulled them from the water, but they later died at local hospitals.

Celso González Concepción, a deacon and father of four, will assist Pope Leo XIV during his final Holy Mass in Spain, to be held in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

The Spanish government has recommended teleworking due to mobility restrictions anticipated during Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain from June 6 to 12, with events scheduled in Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Rally driver Jose Pedro Rojas was tragically killed in an armed attack during the Rally Nueva Santa Cruz in Warnes, Bolivia, having been shot eight times before his performance.

Portugal's Santa Cruz Hospital announced it has performed 346 heart transplants since February 1986, marking the occasion of the country's first cardiac transplant.

A new study by University of California (Santa Cruz) researchers indicates that a significant increase in the minimum wage for fast-food workers in California has resulted in "negative outcomes." Despite the law's aim to boost income, the study suggests unintended adverse effects.

One person was killed and another seriously injured when a stable roof collapsed in Santa Cruz, Portugal, as two men attempted to repair tractor damage. The incident occurred on Thursday evening.

Regras de concurso para recrutar assistentes técnicos terão sido feitas à medida de determinados candidatos. Autarquia é governado pelo JPP.

An alleged cocaine boss with a US$2 million bounty on his head was captured by Bolivian forces as the Andean nation renews cooperation with the US after decades of hostility. Dozens of antinarcotics police raided two houses in Santa Cruz in the early hours of Friday, with snipers positioned on nearby rooftops. Their target, Uruguayan citizen Sebastian Enrique Marset Cabrera, was immediately put on a plane to be transferred to the US by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Bolivia’s President...

A federal court in Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz province, has opened the long-awaited trial of four former senior Argentine Navy officers accused of alleged responsibility in the 2017 sinking and subsequent implosion of the ARA San Juan submarine, a disaster that killed all 44 crew members.

Authorities searching for Airam in La Palma have found his backpack and several messages. He was last seen on February 16, getting off a bus in Santa Cruz de la Palma.