Santa Cruz is famous for its surf breaks. But for the last three years, winter storms and massive waves have eroded the road and cliffs. The reverence for waves runs so deep that it’s helping shape ...

Santa Cruz therapist Lisa Herendeen sees a lot of anxious clients these days. Here, she offers an impromptu therapy session for “Blue America,” touching on the anger and frustration many feel as they ...

Each July, communities across California celebrate Parks Make Life Better month — and here in Santa Cruz County, that message ...

Looking for a coastal location that's off the beaten path? This state park close to downtown Santa Cruz offers stunning views ...

Santa Barbara is a city dotted with barrel-tiled roofs and permeated with a sense of Spanish culture, also making it the ...

Santa Cruz County’s coastline isn’t just a place to surf or stroll — it’s a stage for some of the best seafood dining ...

The skies cleared after an early-morning rain Sunday and that was the best news for both tournament officials and children ...

This dry stretch of the Santa Cruz River off of Quail Crossing Boulevard in Sahuarita could become a steady stream some day as a result of proposed wasterwater releases by Pima County.

July has already rolled around, which means you have likely already seen different permutations of red, white and blue along the streets and in people’s yards. Expect that to intensify this Friday as ...

Santa Cruz Island isn’t easy to get to but the hearty travelers who make it are rewarded with a distinctive landscape off the California coast.