Hazardous surf and “life-threatening conditions for beachgoers” prompted water rescues and beach closures Saturday near Capitola and Santa Cruz. By 1 p.m., Capitola police sent out email and text ...

CAPITOLA — It is never unusual to see throngs of people in Capitola Village perusing the many shops and taking a stroll along the beach. However, there historically has been one weekend in September ...

CAPITOLA — Being a seaside town, Capitola has attracted many to its beaches over the last century and a half, and among many changes over the years have been the types of swimsuits worn by beachgoers.

For some, living near the beach is a dream. At least it was for Sandy Martinelli, a product manager at eBay who also designs and sells her own line of jewelry. Not long after graduating from college, ...