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fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 hours ago

Otter steals surfboard in Santa Cruz. No, not that otter.

Around 5:06 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched for a report of a surfer who was possibly bitten by an otter. Lifeguards arrived to find a group of surfers surrounding another surfer in the water, as well as an otter who appeared to be sitting on the victim's board, the fire department said. The surfer was pulled from the water and evaluated by medical personnel.
California
#cotoni-coast-dairies
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Environment

A stunning new NorCal trail system opens on the coast. And it's a hit.

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Environment

A stunning new NorCal trail system opens on the coast. And it's a hit.

Bicycling
fromBikeMag
3 weeks ago

The Secret to Surfing California's Waves Without Ever Touching the Ocean

Warren Kniss rides Santa Cruz loam trails on a custom Yeti SB-165 with wave-inspired RideWrap and high-end components, filming short shredding clips.
#boardwalks
#big-wave-surfing
#santa-cruz
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Travel

This Laid-back Surf Town in Northern California Is Getting a Brand-new Hotel With Stunning Ocean Views, a Rooftop Deck, and 4 Restaurants

Bicycling
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Highway 1 'whale bridge' reopens for public use

The Highway 1 overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz County is now open for public use, enhancing transportation safety and access.
Digital life
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Explore wildlife and cultural exhibits at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History located on the beach.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
Travel

This Laid-back Surf Town in Northern California Is Getting a Brand-new Hotel With Stunning Ocean Views, a Rooftop Deck, and 4 Restaurants

#surfing-history
Real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

La Bahia Hotel and Spa in Santa Cruz to open next month

A new 155-room luxury La Bahia Hotel and Spa in Santa Cruz opens early September with restaurants, rooftop spa, local partnerships and new tax revenue.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The humble 70-year-old taco shop in the shadow of the Santa Cruz boardwalk

It's a sunny Tuesday afternoon in May, and it could not be nicer in Santa Cruz: 73 degrees without a cloud in the sky. A gentle breeze rustles the city's palm trees. Teenagers yelp as they chug along the pavement on trick bikes, and parents lazily wander back from the beach, their sunburnt toddlers already sound asleep in their strollers. There's nothing I'd love more than to read my book by the ocean, but my growling stomach leads me through the robin's-egg blue doors of a building in the shadow of the boardwalk.
Food & drink
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Plane makes emergency landing outside Santa Cruz

A small plane made an emergency landing in a field near Coast Road on Saturday just north of the Santa Cruz city limits. According to Cecile Juliette, a public information officer with the Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit, the plane consisted of a pilot and a student and lost power over Scotts Valley, prompting an emergency landing.
California
Science
fromKQED
4 years ago

What's Behind One of California's Most Ubiquitous Bumper Stickers? | KQED

The Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz is a roadside attraction where tilted structures and visual effects create illusions of altered gravity, height and impossible balances.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'A tough call': Santa Cruz burger restaurant calling it quits after 15 years

Betty's Eat Inn is closing its downtown Santa Cruz location after 15 years due to ongoing business challenges.
#transportation
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago
Alternative transportation

Here's what those red stripes along Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County mean and when they'll be put to use

fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago
Alternative transportation

Here's what those red stripes along Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County mean and when they'll be put to use

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
3 months ago

Alwa Gordon in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Alwa Gordon has announced his performance on July 18 at The Loft as part of the Stop Drop and Roll radio show series, where he will be featured alongside interviews and meet-and-greet opportunities.
Music
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury report reveals human trafficking goes unreported

Human trafficking largely goes unrecognized and unreported in Santa Cruz County and across California.
California
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History offers immersive exhibits on wildlife and culture while fostering community connections.
Portland food
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Woodies return to the Santa Cruz Wharf Saturday

The 29th annual Woodies on the Wharf showcases hundreds of classic woodie-style cars, uniting enthusiasts in a vibrant community event.
#traffic-accident
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Santa Cruz City Council votes to ban sale of filtered cigarettes

Santa Cruz City Council approved a 2027 ban on the sale of filtered tobacco products to combat environmental pollution and health issues.
SF parents
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
4 months ago

Hilding Tex Ronning, 1936-2025: Santa Cruz mourns loss of inspirational coach, teacher

Hilding E. Ronning, known as Tex, was a beloved teacher and coach who impacted many lives in Santa Cruz before passing at age 89.
#coastal-rail-trail
San Jose Sharks
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Surf etiquette dispute turns violent at Santa Cruz beach

A surfer was arrested after allegedly assaulting another surfer with a kubotan in Santa Cruz, highlighting issues of violence in local surfing culture.
#amusement-parks
fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Snowboarding

California's oldest amusement park to get new daredevil ride

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will introduce a new ride, Vertigo 360, set to open before Memorial Day 2026.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Snowboarding

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk adding new gravity-defying ride in 2026

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will introduce a new ride, Vertigo 360, set to open in spring 2026, thrilling visitors with its unique design.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago

Green card holder living in Santa Cruz for 3 decades detained by US Customs and Border Protection

Cliona Ward, a green card holder, was detained by authorities over a past drug conviction despite being expunged.
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