Kelly Slater is planning to build the world's largest man-made wave in the desert. The legendary surfer is the developer and owner of the $30 million Surf Ranch complex in Lemoore that features 7 foot waves in a 2,000 foot long pool. The facility has hosted several pro surfing events...
Shark Reportedly Bites Surfer off Southern California Coast
SANTA BARBARA — A shark reportedly bit a surfer Saturday afternoon off Southern California in a “truly terrifying situation,” the Coast Guard said. The 37-year-old man had been surfing near Santa Rosa Island, one of the Channel Islands, during the attack, according to a news release. A friend aboard a...
Hello Lemoore! 'Simpsons' Co-Producer Has Valley Roots
"Hello Lemoore!" That odd message appeared during the credits on a recent episode of "The Simpsons." During the annual Halloween-themed episode — "Treehouse of Terror XXX" — instead of names on the credits, silly messages and puns appear. "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening often used "Bat Groening." Listen to this article: Hello...
At Surf Ranch in Lemoore, Celebrities Pay $10K an Hour to Ride Waves
The Kelly Slater Wave Company Surf Ranch, also known as Slater's wave, is a 20-acre surfing park in Lemoore. The man-made waves hit speeds of 20 mph and heights of 8 feet, making it suitable for World Surf League Championship Tour events. Listen to this article: Customers pay $10,000 to...
Surf's up in California, Where It's Now the Official Sport
LOS ANGELES — "Let's go surfing now, everybody's learning how," the Beach Boys have been telling us in song since 1962. And if you haven't started listening by now — and you live in California — perhaps it's time you did. On Monday surfing became the official sport of California....