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

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

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.

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

a Santa Cruz native and owner of the city’s original surf school, has been entwined with the culture long enough to remember the evolution of the sport — from body surfing on inflatable mats as a kid, ...

but also the opportunity to be part of a powerful tradition,” SurfAid USA Board President Stuart Gasner said in a release. “Each year, the Santa Cruz surf community comes together to directly ...

Some recent travelers reported spotting sea lions lounging nearby, but others said the vistas of the famous surf spot Steamer Lane and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are pretty awesome ...

Lady Gaga’s attorney called the lawsuit “baseless.” The singer released her new record and announced a tour earlier this month.

Rough seas and tough news out of Santa Cruz, Calif., yesterday. As a large, unruly swell slammed the coast, the National ...