The Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse stands atop Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz, at top, as the dredge at the Santa Cruz Harbor keeps the channel passable for vessels. Construction of the harbor ...

Dr. Carrie Towbes and George Burtness have been selected as the 82nd Persons of the Year for the Santa Barbara area. The two will be honored for their volunteer  contributions and service to the ...

Newborns use their voices like human infants, research scientist says. Hungry? Cry for food. Scared of a looming large adult ...

In the Galápagos, traffic noise is making birds more aggressive On the road, tension is everywhere, which can turn driving into a veritable battle of wits. Research suggests that birds in the ...

Male Galápagos yellow warblers appear to be shifting their behavior and adjusting their calls in response to the din of ...

A new study has discovered that birds in the Galapagos Islands are changing their behavior due to traffic noise, with those frequently exposed to vehicles showing heightened levels of aggression.

The Galápagos yellow warblers on the more populous island of Santa Cruz also increased the duration of their song when ...

A small, downy chick recently became one of the latest in the growing Channel Islands bald eagle population. Here's what to ...

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Visitors come ashore on Santa Cruz Island, one of the five Channel Islands.

This article provides 3 less crowded California National Parks for your next getaway—all the nature, none of the crowds! I get it—California’s national parks are legendary, but the crowds?

This 3-mile walking and biking path offers some of the best views of the county – and it's a great workout too. Along the way, you'll be treated to pristine vistas of the Pacific Ocean and you ...