King's Paint & Paper

30 years ago, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck northern California. At King's Paint, cans of paint came flying off the shelves, opened all over the floor, and ...even spattered on the 12 foot ceiling. 500 gallons opened all over the place, but no was injured (which we viewed as a miracle).We all went home to check on our families, and returned the next day to start the clean up process. It was a long, wet process, but we were able to reopen after a week or so. Here are some photos of the mess, and the sale sign we had out front. See more

A number of years ago, the City Council of Santa Cruz abolished Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous People's Day. Bill decided that we were more of a homeless city, rather than a native people's town, and then posted this sign.

Spring is here, and it's teeshirt time. Here are our most recent photos, with Jana doing Goat Yoga, and Lucas swimming with the pigs in the Bahamas. Get you tee and send us a photo.

There is nothing quite like Goat Yoga, especially in a King's teeshirt.

Fiona and friend. They were Tom and Martin's traveling companions for over 1500 miles.

29 years ago today, October 17th, the Loma Prieta earthquake struck at 5:94 p.m. We lost 500 gallons of paint. Of course, we posted the sign "PREOPENED PAINT, BRING A SHOVEL", the next day.

Lucas Lee Hale at Burning Man. Lucas has sent us more teeshirt photos than anyone else. Thanks.

A great photo of Brian Lindsey in front of Chief Mountain in Glacier Park.

Here's the King's bird, totally rehabbed by Tom. It is now on the inside wall of the Capitola store.

Really, we are hiring. And, we will teach you what you need to know. Remember, at King's, THE CUSTOMER COMES FIRST.