Among performers at the upcoming, free events are two-time Grammy-winning cellist Jonah Kim and "American Idol" finalist James Durbin.
Your hometown event guide to seaside ice skating, lighted boat parades, holiday lights train, Nutcrackers & surfing Santa!
Treat the kids and create memories! And don't forget .... make your reservations soon as these events book up quickly.
See where the offenders in your area live to make sure your kids are trick-or-treating in safe neighborhoods.
'Tis the ghostly season! Find the sweet and spookiness coming up nearby.
There are events aplenty! Here is a town-by-town guide to Independence Day in Santa Cruz County!
Don't delay on firming up plans as some activities need reservations and fill up quickly!
There are worthy organizations in need of volunteers and contributions, and fundraisers underway for Bay Area residents struck by tragedies.
No trick, just a sweet treat! The deal is Monday, Oct. 31. See details, and Happy Halloween!
A whopping 3.9 million travelers statewide are expected to drive to holiday destinations.
Are you planning for Easter, Capitola-Soquel? We have an egg-cellent tip just in time for your celebration.
How does a "White Rabbit" sound? A "Strawberry Fields"? Or an "Orange-Raspberry Bellini"?
Huh? Yes, says Stanford scientist. Fungi will enhance the romance.
This recipe combines wine, chiles, corn for a tasty stew. Good for rainy days, too!
Capitola Police will give anyone living in Capitola, Live Oak, Soquel or Sea Cliff a free ride home from 9 p.m. - 3 a.m. Call 475-4244.
"This rare event won't happen again until 2034," NASA says. "... So make sure to look up to the skies on Christmas Day."
Check road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of snow. Send us your snow photos!
This winter libation will be the star of your next holiday gathering.
For more than 30 years, Butterball has been fielding tens of thousands of questions each holiday season.
One pound of nutritious Smart Chicken® will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank by New Leaf for every 10 pounds sold in November
Do you have your costumes ready? Here are the details so you can plan ahead.
Following weeks of blazing temperatures that fueled brutal fires across the state, Californians are looking forward to the change of season.
About 4 million travelers are expected to get away this holiday weekend. The top destinations include San Diego and San Francisco.
We also have the recipe for good old American Potato Salad. Whip up these treats and dig in!
More than 4.8 million Californians are expected to hit the roads this Independence Day weekend, traveling 50 miles or more from home.
It uses Cabernet Sauvignon to make a honey glaze. Yum!
July 4th is the busiest intake time at shelters, official said. Here are simple tips to keep your four-legged family members safe and happy.
Drowning, dry drowning, snakebites, hot cars--summer has some pitfalls to avoid. Here’s your survival kit.
Plus recipes for a signature drink, Red Hot Cinnamon Whiskey Cocktail, and Independence Day popcorn.
Grab the Pinot Grigio, a lemon, sugar, star fruit, club soda, berries, mint and celebrate Independence Day!
Chef Shell the Dinner Belle shows you how. So what's the secret ingredient in her savory sauce?
This weekend is about celebrating dad and the first day of summer! What will the weather be like for your Father's Day gathering?
Sail the San Francisco Bay and enjoy lunch, wine and sightseeing aboard an historic treasure, the "Floating White House."
It's a 4.6 percent increase over last year and the largest number of Memorial Day holiday travelers from the Golden State since 2005.
A recipe to spice up your Cinco De Mayo fiestas ...
Some showers may make it to Santa Cruz County for the holiday.
Are you ready for Easter, Capitola and Soquel? We have some egg-cellent tips just in time for your celebration.
Looking for a creative way to dye Easter eggs? Using silk ties is easy and the finished product is stunning!
Shaving cream, Kool-Aid, food coloring or Paas tablets--all produce beautiful eggs and fun memories.