Karen Kefauver

Last month, hundreds of parents hopped on their bikes and pedaled with their kids to Bike to Work/School Day events countywide to enjoy a free breakfast for cyclists.

Hurtling toward earth at 120 miles per hour in a freefall from an airplane is Mark Knutson’s idea of heaven. “In that time and space, you can only think about one thing, and that’s: Wow!”

Life is a bike race for this race promoter, and whoever has the most fun wins

Addi Somekh’s unique talent of twisting balloons into mind-bending art has taken his life in a direction that he never could have imagined.

Bonnie Dankert is not afraid of deeply troubled teenagers. Instead, the veteran educator is grateful for the rewards and challenges presented by her students at Santa Cruz County Juvenile Hall.

Ask Claire Christensen the secret to living a long, healthy life and his answer is surprisingly simple.

Monterey displays the best of the California lifestyle with a unique blend of natural beauty, stellar dining, a variety of festivals and of course superb golf courses.

Scott Lindberg and Christie Thomas: Aptos couple fell in love, now make beautiful art together