When waves crash into the rocks, they fill the air with a spray pattern that is as unique as a snowflake. But they don’t look out for your safety. Photo: Richard Stockton Never turn your back on the ...

Santa Cruz therapist Melissa Fritchle explores sexual wellness, intimacy, mindfulness and breaking shame to reconnect with ...

A new spot near UCSC, Pogonip Pizza serves artisan thin-crust “tiger-style” pies with bold flavors and a local twist.

Walk the California coast and you’ll find beauty, barriers and a trail still being built—one negotiation at a time along the ...

Environmental groups allege Graniterock violated the Clean Water Act for years, discharging pollutants into the Pajaro River.

Stoner-metal legends Acid King play a rare afternoon show at Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz on April 26, with Mammatus opening.

Surfer Girl’s Carter Reeves brings his sun-soaked indie-reggae sound to Felton Music Hall with new music and high-energy live ...

Santa Cruz Shakespeare presents Vincent, a one-man play by Leonard Nimoy exploring Van Gogh’s life through letters to his ...

Celebrate Mother’s Day with perfect wines, from crisp whites to elegant Champagne and bold reds, curated for a memorable toast.

Santa Cruz’s Blue Lagoonies mark 20 years as one of California’s longest-running free weekly comedy shows, known for its ...

KICK FLIP THE SCRIPT Lance Ebert (left) and Mikey Adams are using the Walnut and Cedar space to spread their archangel wings, culinarily. PHOTO: Brad Kava These two chefs had me at “short rib melt ...