Big Sur residents are unhappy with the potential sell-off of public lands. But they also have a secret weapon.

That proposal map included cherished Big Sur spots that fell under the jurisdiction of the forest service, like the Santa Lucia Highlands, Tassajara Hot Springs and Pfeiffer Beach.

Big Sur’s ruggedness and remoteness have always been as much of an attraction as its pristine air quality, ocean views, meadows, mountains, hot springs and valleys of redwood forests.

From the beaches, Josh Mesa of Coyote Bait and Tackle in Morgan Hill reported a slowdown on both surf perch and striped bass ...

Delta bass and stripers hitting, Alan Fong reported. New Melones bass and Kokanee bites excellent, Kyle Wise said. Pine Flat ...

A map of the 2025 Wharf to Wharf, which was forced to implement a detour for this year's event due to ongoing construction at the Murray Street Bridge. (Wharf to Wharf - Contributed) ...

A paddle out in honor of Santa Cruz surf legend Bob “Doc” Scott, who died in March at 97 years old, is happening at 10 a.m. Monday at Steamer Lane. (Contributed – Scott family) ...

Both lanes of Highway 1 opened this week at the repair site of the Rocky Creek slip out of March 30, 2024. The slide resulted in a loss of a section of the southbound lane, disrupting the flow of ...

A former UC Santa Cruz student has been arrested for allegedly recording people in campus housing and stealing their belongings, leading to relief among students but ongoing concerns about safety.

Elizabeth Gutfahr is sentenced to serve 10 years in federal prison followed by three years probation. She pleaded guilty to crimes related stealing about $38 million from Santa Cruz County taxpayers.

A modern California coastal residence with panoramic views of the Big Sur coastline on five untouched acres has hit the market for $1.85 million. The main home is minimalist and striking in its ...

Caltrans completed emergency repairs at Rocky Creek on Highway 1 in Big Sur, California. The road through the Regent’s slide remains closed.