Ronan the sea lion burst to fame about a decade ago after scientists reported her musical skills. At age 15, she's still got ...

Nationally recognized urban designer and consultant Robert Gibbs worked closely on downtown Santa Cruz a decade ago. We asked him about some of the issues facing downtown today.

Clothing as message. Fashion and style as tools, signifiers of culture and identity, whether intentional or assumed. There’s ...

The angles and lines from multiple rides, including the Sea Swings and the Giant Dipper, converge in this view of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. According to the official website, “The ...

Sam Mauhay-Moore is a National Parks reporter for SFGATE. He grew up in Long Beach and studied journalism and ethnic studies ...