Here are our top summer recipes, including grilled fruit, fish tacos, wine potato salad. And tricks to slice watermelon and shuck corn!
What is a 'Supermoon?' August's will be the first of three in a row.
Meet the furry friends of the Patch family.
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
Instead of plain cabbage or slaw, this version from Napa Valley Vintners uses a citrus-cucumber relish that makes the dish!
Hats off to Stephen Purcell, who just returned from helping with evacuees in the North Bay fires!
Photographer Deana Glenz went whale watching this weekend and snapped an amazing image.
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We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.
SC Ethnic Dance Festival is Sept. 19-20, with other activities at county libraries beginning next week.
Bay Area travel specialist lists best features of vessels sailing now and those on the horizon ... Find what best suits you and your family.
Get ready: This year's El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded.
It is a sweet, sour, hot and cold, delicious combination!
National Weather Service reports record-high temperatures throughout Bay Area.
Where's the cheapest gas in town? Use our map. How about $3.20 per gallon at Soquel's USA gas station.
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
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Disease? Stress? Toxic algae?
Heat wave! Check the forecast here ...
This contest for the annual Half Moon Bay event attracts contenders from across the U.S. Plus, you could win cash!
Here's how to assemble them in a tidy, compact kit to pass the TSA ... and without losing your mind.
Upcoming class with wine expert at New Leaf Community Market in Santa Cruz.
On Saturday and Sunday, August 15 & 16, meet local farmers and sample different varieties of tomatoes.
Here's why this upcoming view of these "shooting stars" should be spectacular.
Did you hear the thunder or see lightning?
Open air gallery takes over University Avenue
A story with a fearless heroine, based on the first female detective at the Pinkerton Detective Agency!
Eighteen-hour workshop is set for October. Very useful for boaters and commercial fisherman.
The only tutorial you will ever need.
Beneath the Waves
Income Inequality in Bay Area Exceeds National Levels, Research Institute Finds.
And the Watsonville Strawberry Festival is this weekend!
Musings & Memoirs from Hilarious Women
Santa Cruz Ethnic Dance Festival Free Family Festival Days