Body of missing UCSC student found, ID’d
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body found on Its Beach May 9, just off the shoulder of Lighthouse Point on the west side of Santa Cruz, as Noah Lee Kim, 21, of Los Angeles.
Kim and another man, both reported to...
Capitola police arrest burglary suspect
Capitola Police on Tuesday arrested a burglary suspect after a chase that involved numerous law enforcement officials, and which closed down the streets surrounding the Shadowbrook restaurant.
The 37-year-old suspect was not identified. He was charged with resisting arrest, possession of stolen property and possession...
Juvenile suspect arrested in teen’s death
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office have announced the arrest of a juvenile suspect in the shooting death of 18-year-old Adrian Puga during an illegal street takeover in Prunedale.
Sheriff Tina Nieto made the announcement at a press conference Friday that the arrest was made in...
Man found with missing Fresno teen
A Watsonville man was arrested Tuesday after he was found in a hotel with a 15-year-old girl who had been reported missing out of Fresno.
Darwin Linares, 24, was booked into Santa Cruz County Jail on charges of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.
He was...
Watsonville City Council to consider renewing contract for license plate reader cameras
At an upcoming meeting, the Watsonville City Council will consider renewing a contract with Atlanta, Ga.-based Flock Safety, which has installed 20 license plate reader cameras throughout the city.
Watsonville signed a two-year contract with Flock in 2023 for $132,000.
In the past six months, the...
Photo story: Minor injuries in rollover crash
A Watsonville man suffered minor injuries Monday when he lost control of his Toyota Tundra pickup and rolled upside down on a hillside on Highway 1 in Watsonville. The California Highway Patrol said no other vehicles were involved. The man was entering southbound Highway...
Man and daughter die at Garrapata State Beach
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a man and his 7-year old daughter died at Garrapata State Beach Nov. 14 after being swept out to sea by huge surf.
Deputies responded to reports of a water rescue at Garrapata State Beach, located along Highway...
Fire scorches house in Watsonville mobile home park
WATSONVILLE—A home was badly damaged after a fire broke out late Saturday at a mobile home park in Watsonville.
According to the Santa Cruz County Fire Dispatch website, a fire was reported on the 100 block of Pera Drive inside the Rancho Cerritos Mobile Home...
County Fair sees 11% growth in attendance numbers
More than 55,000 people attended the Santa Cruz County Fair this year, an 11% jump from last year.
The number includes paid attendance from the...
