Occupying the northeast section of the city, downtown remains San ... a great view of the bay (and possibly a performance by a lovable group of sea lions), take a walk along Pier 39.

Supreme Court standards prohibit officer use of force only if it is "malicious and sadistic." Courts rarely rule that extreme ...

Northern California, or NorCal as it’s affectionately known, is a beautiful region made up of vineyards, dramatic coastline, ...

Looking for ways to get social, spark joy and celebrate the start of 2025? Check out the Chronicle’s guide to the hottest gatherings for the 21-and-older crowd in the Bay Area. Misfit Cabaret Presents ...

Three people fell into the water when more than a hundred feet of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, as the coastal city was pounded with dangerous high surf.

In an annual tradition, Santa posted up on the San Clemente Pier for the second night on Sunday, posing for holiday pictures and spreading cheer in the final days before Christmas.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — (AP) — A man died Monday after a large wave trapped him beneath debris on a California beach, officials ...

This weekend's storm that swept through the Bay Area was combined with King Tides, which contributed to flooding in many areas.

Several area piers are decked out and adorned with ribbons and lights, at night reflecting and dancing on the ocean surface. San Clemente’s wooden pier is a personal favorite, complete with a ...

As large waves produced by a winter storm pummeled the California coast Monday, a portion of the Santa Cruz pier collapsed and ... as high as 35 feet, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

“We are anticipating that what is coming toward us is more serious than what was there this morning,” said Fred Keeley, mayor of the city of Santa Cruz, where the pier collapsed. In ...

San Franciscans and those visiting from out of town celebrated Christmas by participating in beautiful religious services ...