Alexis Giorgio Cottavoz-Usher – a former professional surfer, shortboard revolution pioneer, and filmmaker – has died from ...

Watching new Bobby Martinez footage is like finding a tub of ice cream back in the freezer. No matter how long it's been ...

Mike Whisnant (left) holds trophy for hand shaping the best clone of a Channel Island surfboard. Awarded by Al Merrick (center) and Britt Merrick (right). (wjxt) His boards don’t just perform ...

Eulogizing Usher’s performance on a surfboard, the Santa Barbara Independent ... of the Channel Islands surf team, working with Al Merrick since the mid 70s in his shaping room, collaborating ...

Alexis discovered his love for surfing at just 10 years old. By the time he graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1982, ...

Channel Island Surfboards was founded in 1969 by Al and Terry Merrick in Santa Barbara and has become a leading brand in the surf industry. It is known for its innovative designs, high-quality ...

A new era begins for downtown Carpinteria as Linden Square, the much-anticipated outdoor dining and shopping center, officially opens its doors. Located at 700 Linden Ave, this vibrant shopping and ...

Sheikh, 64, is a veteran leader of Abbas's Fatah movement, which dominates the Palestinian Authority [File: Mohamed Hossam/EPA] Published On 27 Apr 202527 Apr 2025 Fatah veteran Hussein al-Sheikh ...