Santa Cruz celebrates the legacy of three Hawaiian princes who introduced surfing to the Western Hemisphere 140 years ago with a special exhibit and ceremonial paddle out.

Members of the local surf community and lovers of Santa Cruz history gathered at the mouth of San Lorenzo River on Main Beach ...

From the beaches, Josh Mesa of Coyote Bait and Tackle in Morgan Hill reported a slowdown on both surf perch and striped bass ...

The California coastline is dotted with adorable enclaves, and one itty-bitty town is the perfect Pacific beach hideaway to explore on foot.

He loved being a comic guy,” curator Ben Saunders told Observer. “Jack was a great artist who happened to draw comics.” ...

Amiri Baraka (formerly LeRoi Jones), the Maoist revolutionary who was called “the primary theorist of the Black Arts Movement” – one of his theories being that “most American white men are trained to ...

Now that summer has arrived with sweltering temperatures over the hill in the Santa Clara and Salinas valleys, and points further east, north and south, crowds have returned to Main Beach and other… ...

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk collaborates with Cal OSHA to conduct rigorous safety inspections on amusement rides, ensuring they meet stringent safety standards.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) - One of Santa Cruz’s most iconic venues has a new name. What used to be called the Cocoanut Grove is now officially known as The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center. “I was ...

Big cats are taking over America’s wild and suburban spaces. From dramatic footage in Texas to first-time sightings in decades, these powerful predators are making an unforgettable return. With ...