This is one in a series of stories exploring things to do in communities across Santa Barbara County. It's a starting point ...

This week I had visitors in town from back east. One was an 11-year-old boy who wanted to take surfing lessons every day; the other had lived in Santa Cruz 35 or 40 years ago and was ...

The sky is colored by the last light of day over the Pogonip open space in Santa Cruz. The area, which became part of the Santa Cruz City Greenbelt in 1979, boasts a 11.5-mile trail system. This ...

We’re officially in 2026. If you’re looking for ways to kick off the year—and plan ahead—here are some of the biggest events ...

The first weekend of 2026 is here and sports will be the dominating force for weekend plans. Plus a chance to get your first ...

What was meant to be SpaceX's final mission of 2025 from California will now be the first of 2026. Here's when and where to ...

The No. 24 USC men’s basketball team is about to embark on the most difficult portion of its schedule. The weeklong road trip ...

A storm is expected to hit the Bay Area on Friday afternoon and deliver moderate to heavy rain through the weekend.

As Trump’s America frays, a cross-country drive reveals how ordinary people endure economic upheaval and moral exhaustion.

This year’s Rose Queen and Royal Court share a diversity of backgrounds and academic interests. There’s also a common theme: ...

The body of a triathlete who disappeared at sea after a suspected shark attack has been found, her father has confirmed. The ...

The Stephens-Townsend-Murphy party crossed the Missouri River at Council Bluffs in late May 1844, heading for Oregon,” writes ...