One dead after van plunges off Santa Cruz Wharf
A Scotts Valley man died Sunday morning after his minivan plunged into the ocean from the Santa Cruz Wharf.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as William Westerman, 65.
Santa Cruz Police said Westerman was driving a white Toyota Sienna minivan with his...
Police Log May 12-19
May 12
• A man was arrested on the 400 block of Airport Boulevard at 7:20pm for vandalizing the 7-Eleven store.• A 38-year-old man was arrested on the 1500 block of Main Street at 12:25pm for trespassing.
May 13
• A 24-year-old man was seen nodding off...
Man riding electric scooter dies after collision with pickup
The man who was struck by a pickup as he drove into its path on an electric scooter Wednesday afternoon has died from his injuries.
Around 1:50pm, Watsonville Police and Firefighters got a report of a man that was struck by a Dodge Big Horn...
Watsonville, Santa Cruz oppose sexually violent predator placement
Editor's note: This story was updated on April 9 at 4pm with information about upcoming community meetings.
The cities of Watsonville and Santa Cruz are opposing the proposed placement of a man deemed a sexually violent predator, and are urging residents to contact Santa Cruz...
Community invited to National Night Out
The public is invited to National Night Out, a series of gatherings held in communities throughout Santa Cruz County on Aug. 5 from 3-7pm.
National Night Out Against Crime is a chance for people to meet the police officers, firefighters and first-responders who help them...
Burglary suspect arrested after chase
A Prunedale man was arrested Sunday by Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies after he reportedly broke into a home and then took off in a van.
Photo story: Floodwaters cover Elkhorn Road
After their truck stalled in this flooded section of Elkhorn Road Saturday these men wait for help. Scores of motorists were turned away at the intersection at Hidden Valley Road at mid day. Heavy rains have flooded area roads, including Paulsen Road and San...
Body found in the Pajaro River
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a body was found floating in the Pajaro River Sunday just beyond the levee, shown here behind a farm on the 100 block of Riverside Road near Blackburn Street.
Sgt. Zach West of the Santa Cruz County...
Santa Cruz man dies from wounds in March 21 attack
One of the victims from an attack at the Clock Tower in Santa Cruz on March 21 has died, Santa Cruz Police announced Wednesday.
Justin Moore, 42, of Santa Cruz, suffered a stab wound during the attack.
The suspect, Robert David Worel, 32, has been charged...
Watsonville Community Hospital gets new CEO
Watsonville Community Hospital has appointed veteran healthcare executive Tim Moran as its interim chief executive officer as the community-owned hospital begins a search for...
