Santa Cruz’s Isla Hardy and Kirra Huntress made two Open finals at the 2025 National Scholastic Surfing Association National ...

A great surf spot is one that works for boarders and spectators alike. The waves are killer and so are the views from shore; ...

Carved into the hillside above Pacific Coast Highway, Tahitian Terrace had opened in 1962 amid a post-World War II boom in ...

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If you are planning a trip with grandparents, it can be difficult to find a vacation destination that works for all ages.

Claudia Sternbach updates readers on her life as a widow, 17 months after she lost her husband, Michael, to a fast-moving ...

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

The event — which kicked off on the first day of Pride Month this year — is among the oldest cycling fundraisers for HIV and ...

With a citywide Safety Enhancement Zone enforced from Friday to Monday, the Santa Cruz Police Department and Santa Cruz Fire ...

Santa Monica is welcoming the summer with an active weekend of competitions that are all about beach culture. The Pier 360 Beach Festival returns to the city’s famous pier June 28-29 with a mix of ...

Santa Cruz is exploring the expansion of its water taxi service to alleviate traffic congestion caused by the Murray Street Bridge closure, aiming to support local businesses and improve ...

The Pier 360 Beach Festival returns to the city’s famous pier June 28-29 with a mix of beach sports, live music and a historic look at the city’s coastal history. (Photo courtesy Santa Monica ...