New Orleans has long held many nicknames. And one of it's most famous monikers, the Crescent City, dates back to the 1800s. Here's how New Orleans got the nickname.

A look at Crescent City, Ca., on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, the day after a 7.0 earthquake hit 90 miles off the coast and prompted immediate Tsunami warnings all along the California coast.

Crescent City residents are particularly sensitive to tsunami threats. The town was struck by a 21-foot-high tsunami in 1964 that killed 11 people and destroyed most of the town center.

Eight-foot waves from the Japan tsunami destroyed much of Crescent City harbor, battered boats, closed the 101 Freeway and left one person missing. KDRV-TV reported that four people were washed ...

The Pelicans 2023-24 Statement Edition uniform honors the Crescent City, and this vibrant uniform is a tribute to the unique place in the riverbend that we call home.