Hazardous surf and “life-threatening conditions for beachgoers” prompted water rescues and beach closures Saturday near ...

The seeds for this floral sculpture were planted by Santa Cruz artist Geoffrey Nelson through a call for artists by the ...

When the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors agreed to ban the sale of filtered cigarettes late last year, it was the most ...

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.

A man was arrested in Capitola after attempting to steal a dog away from a family on Capitola Beach on Wednesday.

This is essentially a beginner spot when it's small, so the crowd is one big party -- however, standard surf etiquette should still be adhered to. Beginners should be careful when it's big.

Capitola Boat and Bait and the Wharf House Restaurant have never recovered from the damage caused by monster waves in 2023. The city has deemed the buildings unsafe and they face demolition.

Two suspects were arrested on Saturday for multiple thefts in both Capitola and the Bay Area. A few weeks prior, a Capitola officer began investigating a vehicle vandalism where a person smashed a ...

Planners at Santa Cruz County’s most powerful transportation agency have unveiled a vision for a passenger rail service capable of shuttling commuters from Watsonville to ...

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 ...