The two friends were fishing off Davenport when they caught a nearly 13-foot thresher shark.
McDonald's, Starbucks and other stores are offering free coffee and discounts to celebrate #NationalCoffeeDay.
Pew Study: Immigrants and their children are likely to make up 88 percent of the country’s population growth over the next 50 years.
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Sea Otters with Chris Law
Chilling Tales from Classic Authors
Explore our Local Marine Sanctuary
Fees will provide mammograms to California’s underserved women.
Mother Nature kept Californians humble as she unleashed a wide range of natural disasters across the state.
This year is shaping up to be one of the deadliest since 2007 and the economy is partly to blame.
CNPS plant sale is October 10, from 12 - 4 pm at the UCSC Arboretum’s Eucalyptus Grove on High Street, across from Western Drive.
Presents check to Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group for its beneficiaries
Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are incredible.
New migration data from IRS tracked those who left and those who arrived
The terrorist attacks changed many lives forever--even those thousands of miles away from the terrible destruction.
Red Cross partnership with 9/11 Day encourages people to give blood to honor those lost on 9/11. Find out how you can give the gift of life.
Residents are encouraged to walk, bike, take public transit or carpool in an effort to reduce pollution.
"Of Washbasins and Whiteware: Socioeconomic Status and Travel Tokens in the South of Market Area of San Francisco," by Kari Lentz
Wildfires and drought have left California at greater risk of flooding during a monster El Niño, and experts say now is the time to prepare.
The magazine released the list of its top 25 sexiest cities in America, and the Golden State came out on top with cities on the list.
What's the history of Labor Day? Find out here!
Just in time for Labor Day, here are seven amazing BBQ recipes that also happen to work well for a kosher kitchen.
Ancestry.com Library Edition Workshops at the Library
Grandparents raising grandchildren were particularly vulnerable.
A Gourmet Celebration
The fundraising event will be at the Museum of Art and History in Santa Cruz. Tickets only $25 and on sale now.
Heart of Earth: A Celebration of Wilderness
Alex Guarnaschelli adds Cabernet Sauvignon to the sauce. Plus, how to make refreshing Moscato-Watermelon Smash cocktails!
Participate and show off your skills at this fun event along the Boardwalk.
Sign-ups are underway, and there is a deadline. Support the American Cancer Society at an awesome event!
Hitting the road with the entire fam in tow, including Fifi and Fido? Plan ahead so everyone enjoys the trip.
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
Whether you're in Southern or Northern California, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranked these two cities as the worse.
Bring the kids to the Watsonville Municipal Airport for movie, pancake breakfast and lots of very cool planes!
Patch has a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are darling.