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Rock climbers flock to the cliffs at Point Dume for some of the best climbing in Southern California. Even if you’re not ...

Rebuilding all of the destroyed section — an area the size of three NBA basketball courts perched over the open ocean — will ...

The city of Santa Cruz Planning and Community Development Department is seeking public feedback about a proposed addition to the city’s Local Coastal Program planning document.

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Santa Cruz is trying to make a better first impression on visitors, right as they enter the city coming off Highway 17 and onto Ocean Street. Local artists are designing and creating the ocean street ...