50 years in the skateboarding world is a huge accomplishment. Santa Cruz has set the stage for countless legendary pros over the decades, and continue to inspire multiple generations to this day.

WATSONVILLE — Santa Cruz County is well-known for its plethora of surfers, but its street-based cousin of skateboarding is also very popular. Skaters weaving through suburban roadways and ...

"Skateboarding, to me, is a sport. It takes a special skill and time," Santa Cruz native Marc Lewis said. "It's an art in its own way, and it's cool to have an event like this where skaters get ...