Experts say homeowners in fire-prone areas are increasingly carrying policies that may not cover the full cost of rebuilding.

Nestled in the redwood forests of Santa Cruz, California, there’s a place where the laws of physics seem to take a vacation. Welcome to the Santa Cruz Mystery Spot, where water flows uphill, people ...

The Santa Cruz Mystery Spot is more than just a quirky roadside stop. It’s a celebration of the unexplained, a tribute to the power of illusion, and a reminder that sometimes, the most enjoyable ...

Escape to romance this Valentine’s Day! Discover the 10 best pink sand beaches worldwide, from the Bahamas to Greece, for a dreamy, love-filled getaway.

Hundreds gathered Sunday evening for a march to Santa Cruz City Hall and a candlelight vigil for local activist Thairie ...

More than 300 people gathered Sunday to grieve and honor Thairie Ritchie, the prominent local civil rights activist who set ...

A recent sunset paints the sky in pastel hues as visitors at Sunny Cove take a look at the Monterey Bay. Sunny Cove, also known as Johans Beach, “is at the end of Johans Beach Drive between ...

Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's largest volcanic craters.

SFGATE does a deep dive into how President Donald Trump’s second term may affect the food, agriculture and restaurant industries in California.

Fans of acclaimed singer-actress Sarah Brightman will soon get to hear her iconic voice live this February as she steps into the role of Norma Desmond in a new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's ...

The Palisades and Eaton fires have so far killed a combined 27 people as firefighters take advantage of a slight reprieve from the Santa Ana winds ... to fight the Sunset Fire almost immediately ...