On April 29, 2008, my first Ocean Backyard column appeared in the Sunday Sentinel. This one is No. 442, and I need to admit ...

Chris Krohn, a former Santa Cruz city councilmember and mayor, believes the city is moving from an era of progressive ...

More often than not, surf contests are about winning, ego, self-expression, or a combination of all three. Then there’s the ...

It's time to check out a newly opened lifestyle venue inspired by golf. Offering premier simulators, karaoke, and an inviting ambiance for the golf-loving community. We're talking about Aya Golf ...

Steve McKay is a sociologist and director of the UC Santa Cruz Center for Labor and Community. Labor is having an interesting moment right now. Joe Biden was the first sitting U.S. president to join a ...

Mark Henry, the founder and CEO of Alloy Wealth Management, has spent more than 30 years in the finance industry. Read more about it here: ...

Santa Cruz Main Beach is also known as Boardwalk Beach since it stretches the length of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. In the summer, it's one of the busiest beaches in Santa Cruz thanks to its ...

Lookout's Journalism Scholarship highlights unsung heroes in the community. Eetai Shwartz speaks to the meaning and purpose ...

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning in the first game of a doubleheader at ...