Madonna Showcases a Slackliner in her Super Bowl Show; Santa Cruz is a Hotbed for the Growing Sport

She had a slackliner on her Super Bowl stage show and now people are talking about it all over. Patch ran this story last month.

High Surf Advisory Thursday and Friday

Officials are warning small boats and amateur surfers to stay out of the water with 13 foot swells expected every 16 seconds Thursday and higher Friday.

PHOTOS: 'Of Men and Mavericks' Films in San Gregorio

Movie about Mavericks surfer Jay Moriarity filmed south of Half Moon Bay on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Former Santa Cruz Derby Girl Now Teaches 7th Grade and Derby in Bell

Coach Shayna "Pigeon" Meikle talks about her love of bruising roller derby.

19-year-old Miguel Pupo Wins the 2011 O'Neill Cold Water Classic

The young Brazilian got a $90,000 payday after winning the international final.

Local Surfer Nat Young Battles into the Quarterfinals at the Cold Water Classic

The surf was small and inconsistent: Nat Young's performance wasn't.

Cold Water Classic Moves to Waddell Creek to get Away from High Tides at Steamers

With the move, surfers took to the air.

Great Surfers Overcome Bad Surf on Second Day of O'Neill Cold Water Classic

Competitors made the best out of today's small and inconsistent surf, in their pursuit of the finals.

Viewfinder: O'Neill Cold Water Classic Day One

A spectacular Santa Cruz day made for some great surfing.

The O'Neill Cold Water Classic Starts Wednesday

One of Northern California's premier surfing competitions returns to Santa Cruz. You can watch it live at the link below.

These Guys Surfed the Biggest Wave on Earth

Pro surfers Ken "Skin Dog" Collins and Greg Long talked about their experience surfing the "Ghost Wave" 100 miles off the California shore at Cortes Bank.

Hear Tales About the Biggest Wave in the World Tuesday

The author of 'Ghost Wave,' about the biggest wave on earth, 100 miles off the California coast, will speak from 4-6 p.m. at Freeline Design Surf Shop Tuesday.

Drop That Video Game and Head Outside

Give your kids an opportunity to explore outdoor adventures and activities at the Monterey Bay Youth Outdoor Day.

Santa Cruz: welcome your new Strikeforce Middleweight Champion — Luke Rockhold

Mixed Martial Artist Luke Rockhold made good on his promise Saturday night in Cincinnati to become the Strikeforce middleweight champ.

Santa Cruz's Luke Rockhold Fights for the MMA Middleweight Championship Belt

He has been training in martial arts from the age of 6 and now the 185-pound MMA fighter is up for the Middleweight Championship Belt in a nationally-televised fight.

UC Scientists Create SLUG-26 to Trap Water Pollutants; Indian Governor to Lecture

The chemical, named for the school's famed banana slug mascot, could clean radioactive water. The last Maharaja of Kashmir speaks on campus.

Santa Cruz Golfer Cory McElyea Misses Cut for Match Play Portion of U.S. Amateur Tournament

McElyea ends the day with a two-over 72, finishing at 4-over for the championship.

Santa Cruz Golfer Cory McElyea Needs to Make Up Two Strokes in U.S. Amateur Tournament

He's 2 over par with a 74 on Sunday.

Santa Cruz Surfer Peter Mel leads the pack on the Big Wave World Tour

“Condor” as his friends refer to him, Peter Mel has won the Billabong Pico Alto: Copa Burn in Peru to become the current leader on the Big Wave World Tour.

Santa Cruz Locals Dominate International Competiton in 2011 PDGA Disc Golf World Championships

Locals take first in Men's, Master's, and Senior Grandmaster's Divisions, and second in Women's Open Divisions

Santa Cruz Pop Warner Football Almost Ready to Start

Five more days to register...get on it!

Local Disc Golfers Lead Competition into the Finals

Will Schusterick highlights round at Pinto Lake with a hole-in-one

Disc Golf Taking Off in Santa Cruz and Around the World

The Championships will be televised Friday and Saturday.

Finnish Teen Wins $500 For Amazing Hole in One Off The Wharf

Masters show why they can compete in tournaments even if they don't win distance contests.

Competition Really Starts to Heat Up in PDGA Disc Golf World Championships

Plus, exclusive Patch interview with two-time world champion Nate Doss, who is currently tied for first place.

First Round of the First World Championship Disc Golf Tournament in Santa Cruz

The atmosphere was unusually hushed and tense at DeLaveaga.

"Chains," the Disc Golf Movie, Premieres Tonight in Santa Cruz

Tonight's showing will be only chance to see the director's cut.

Disc Golf World Champs Start in Soquel

Monday's competition was a warm-up for the real golf yet to come.

Skateboarding Safety: What Does It Mean?

People have been discussing skateboarding safety for quite some time. City/county-owned parks require helmets and pads, or skaters face tickets. "Urban Terrain" skaters on the streets almost never wear any protection.

FleaHab Benefit, 'The Westsiders,' Shows to Sell-Out Crowd

Darryl 'Flea' Virostko's Flea's life was a train wreck careening out of control, but now sober for three years, he manages to launch FleaHab, a nonprofit with a successful inaugural benefit.

The Rise, Fall and Redemption of Surfing Legend—Flea

Darryl 'Flea' Virostko had hit rock bottom, after friends, family and eventually his own sanity drove him to rehab. The story that follows is a small excerpt of the vision for Flea to help others recover from the grip of addiction.

Get Out in Santa Cruz: Eric Burdon and the Animals at the Boardwalk

Eric Burdon and the Animals at the Boardwalk, vintage motorcycles, skate jam, and the REAL surf city are some great stops for the first weekend of summer.

Organizers and Players Pumped for Disc Golf World Championships

Fourteen countries are represented at this year's contest, truly a world event.

Get Out in Santa Cruz: Beach Music, Beach Soccer and Wings!

Beach music and beach soccer are part of the weekend as is a wing competition, a beer tasting that is also a fundraiser, and a demonstration of Japanese cultural arts; our suggestions to Get Out in Santa Cruz this weekend.

Can a New 'Big Wave' Wetsuit Save Lives?

Shane Dorian's wipeout at Mavericks left him with the worst bashing of this big-wave veteran's career. A light bulb went off, and with the support of Billabong, a new venture was born.

BASEBALL: Santa Cruz Blanked in CCS Title Game

Cardinals bats cooled by Avis of Menlo School in Division III title tilt.

BASEBALL: Santa Cruz Steamrolls into CCS Finals

Cardinals stay hot; crank out 14 hits in semifinal win over Half Moon Bay Tuesday night.

Best of The SkimShady Show Gives Big Screen Time to the Locals

Dana "SkimShady" Baldzikowsi is a fixture in the Santa Cruz Skate, Surf and Skim scene and famously known for his local TV program The SkimShady Show on Community Access TV Channel 27

BASEBALL: Harbor Falls, Santa Cruz Wins in CCS Playoffs

Cardinals offense impresses in first round home game; Pirates nipped on the the road at Sacred Heart Prep-Atherton.

"Ruffo" screens to a packed Rio Theater

Rocky Romano’s controversial documentary “Ruffo” headlines the closing night of the 10th Annual Santa Cruz Film Festival in front of a capacity crowd at The Rio Theater