The surfing was flashy enough. The wetsuits were just extra spice. Few surfers have burned brighter and hotter in their time on Earth than Shawn “Barney” Barron, whose colorful superhero-themed ...

Many surfers have left their marks on Santa Cruz’s beaches, but one who really shined was Shawn “Barney” Barron. The Santa Cruz High School graduate was an innovator in aerial surfing who created the ...

Orleans and Jefferson Parish voters on Saturday chose to promote state Rep. J.P. Morrell to a seat in the Legislature's upper chamber. Morrell easily defeated financial consultant and real-estate ...

SANTA CRUZ — With its abundance of beaches and waves that can reach some pretty large heights, it is no surprise that Santa Cruz has developed its own surfing culture for more than a century. Many ...