The National Weather Service says a northwesterly swell will bring hazardous conditions to Santa Cruz County beaches through ...

As a beach hazard statement is issued for Santa Cruz County, state park officials urge caution while surfers anticipate the ...

Santa Cruz’s iconic surf spot, Steamer Lane below West Cliff Drive, poses several challenges for surfers. After jumping off a ...

While surfing at Steamer Lane, a popular surf spot, 21-year-old Isabella Orduna felt a “nip” on her foot. She rolled into the ...

The first attacks from Otter 841 were reported in 2021 and again in 2023. According to officials, the female otter has since ...

Southern sea otters, which are often referred to as California sea otters, populate the central coast of California and are ...

The sea mammal was not identified as Otter 841, who was photographed stealing a board and even riding a wave in 2023.

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SANTA CRUZ — A local surfer was arrested near one of the region’s most popular surf breaks after allegedly assaulting a fellow wave rider late last month using a small keychain weapon. According to ...

First responders rushed to West Cliff Drive around dusk Wednesday after receiving reports of a surfer in distress due to a ...