After five years with Zayante Fire, Ryan Masters reflects on emergency calls, personal trauma and the demands of volunteer ...

There’s a big pink wave expected to roll into West Cliff next week, and 6,000 Santa Cruz women and their families are planning to catch it. Well, not exactly, but that’s how it will look when the She ...

High Tide at La Bahia Hotel pairs Pacific Rim-inspired seafood and ocean views with a refreshing Flowers Sonoma Coast Rosé.

Santa Cruz County agencies report at least 242 illegal-fireworks calls, 23 citations and several criminal referrals over the ...

BAY AREA’S BEST Del Sol Quartet members Charlton Lee, Kathryn Bates, Hyeyung Sol Yoon and Ben Krieth will play at the Korean Experimental Music Festival. PHOTO: RJ Muna It’s a momentous coming ...

A Santa Cruz yoga teacher examines hot yoga, saunas, steam rooms and red-light therapy—and what research says about their potential benefits.

The Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project celebrates 50 years of protecting threatened coho salmon and steelhead with an Aug.

The Cabrillo Festival’s “We the Dreamers” season features Philip Glass, Rita Dove, Leilehua Lanzilotti and bold new visions ...

A federal lawsuit accuses Driscoll’s of misleading consumers about PFAS-related pesticide compounds and sustainability claims ...

Jim Greiner’s Santa Cruz drum circles use rhythm, active listening and shared sound to reduce stress, strengthen connection ...

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 ...

The Santa Cruz Psychedelic Society returns July 30 with author Abbie Rosner exploring psychedelics, aging, wisdom and ...