SANTA CRUZ — With its abundance of beaches and waves that can reach some pretty large heights, it is no surprise that Santa Cruz has developed its own surfing culture for more than a century.

Climate change threatens the existence of more than 30 of Santa Cruz’s most popular surf breaks. To protect waves before they ...

The 18-foot-tall bronze "To Honor Surfing" was dedicated in May 1992 to celebrate the passing of Bill Lidderdale Jr., one of the original members of the Santa Cruz Surf Club. The cleaning of the ...