Watsonville man gets 25 years for sex crimes, human trafficking
A Watsonville man was sentenced to 25 years and 8 months in state prison for human trafficking, sexual assault and drug crimes, Santa Cruz County District Attorney, Jeffrey Rosell announced Monday.
Luis Alberto Salas pleaded no contest on Aug. 29 to multiple counts of human...
Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies seeking armed robbery duo
Monterey County Sheriff investigators are looking for two suspects who committed armed robbery at the Express Market in Pajaro on Saturday.
The suspects, both male, are currently at large and considered to be armed and dangerous.
The first suspect was wearing a white beanie cap, dark...
Police looking for Utah woman missing from Rio Del Mar State Beach
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is looking for Danielle Staley, 35, who was last seen on Nov. 6, around 11:23pm near Rio Del Mar State Beach.
New information indicates she may be at risk, and foul play may be involved, SCSO said.
She is described...
Man injured in Capitola stabbing
A man suffered at least one stab wound Thursday afternoon in Capitola.
Capitola Police, aided by Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies and the California Highway Patrol rushed to the 1800 block of 44th Avenue where they located the victim suffering from a stab wound to...
2026 Santa Cruz County Fair theme contest underway
Organizers at the Santa Cruz County Fair are asking the public for ideas for a theme for the 2026 County Fair.
Anyone who has a...
