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As the new year approaches, we take a look at the stories and imagesthat captured the most attention over the past year.

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A unique CASA program in Northern California supports both children in foster care and their parents, helping families ...

Capitola, the seaside charmer just south of Santa Cruz, delivers Mediterranean vibes with a distinctly California twist—a place where rainbow-hued buildings meet rolling surf in a vacation cocktail ...

A fierce storm sent an anchored boat into the shore east of Stearns Wharf. Other vessels nearby held on, and a few came into ...