Curator Deborah Osterberg said the exhibit was inspired by a quote that was used in last year’s exhibit on the 150th ...

Every time a massive swell is forecast, Santa Cruz’s hard-charging, big wave surfer Alessandro “Alo” Slebir can hardly contain himself.

With the chill of winter behind us, spring has arrived in Capitola, bringing sunshine, renewal and a host of exciting events, ...

With rugged beauty and consistent waves, Santa Cruz is a surfer’s paradise. Here’s where and when to get your board in the ocean, and how to respect the marine wildlife.

Hazardous surf and “life-threatening conditions for beachgoers” prompted water rescues and beach closures Saturday near Capitola and Santa Cruz. By 1 p.m., Capitola police sent out email and ...

Dozens of companies and academic groups are pitching the same theory: that sinking rocks, nutrients, crop waste or seaweed in ...

Hazardous surf and “life-threatening conditions for beachgoers” prompted water rescues and beach closures Saturday near Capitola and Santa Cruz. By 1 p.m., Capitola police sent out email and ...

according to the Santa Cruz Fire Department. Witnesses said strong currents and waves prevented him from swimming back to shore. Agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard, California State Parks and ...

He was unable to reach land because he was overpowered by strong currents and big waves, firefighters said. (Photo courtesy Katherine Lee, Santa Cruz Fire Department) A search effort was launched ...