The Western Flyer, a state-of-the-art purse seiner when it was built in 1937, was chartered by John Steinbeck and his marine biologist friend, Ed "Doc" Ricketts, for a six-week expedition that ...

MONTEREY — Eighty-five years ago, to the week, the Western Flyer set sail for the Gulf of California. Amongst the crew were renowned author John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts ...

MONTEREY — Hundreds made their way to Old Fisherman’s Wharf on Sunday to send off the Western Flyer, the refurbished boat known for its 1940 expedition with John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts ...

Long Beach recently got a visit from a historic boat — the Western Flyer. Nautical history enthusiasts converged on Long Beach’s waterfront this weekend to delight in the rare opportunity to ...

Western Flyer eyes a fall debut on Mt. Diablo Boulevard; Cook’s Seafood is coming soon (seriously) to Pleasanton; signs of ...

San Diego Police Homicide Detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Chula Vista Police that happened during a standoff early Saturday morning. Police report three ...

MONTEREY – Eighty-five years ago to the week, the Western Flyer set sail for the Gulf of California. Amongst the crew were renowned author John Steinbeck and marine biologist Ed Ricketts ...