WPD sends 65 confiscated guns to be melted down
On Thursday, WPD Sgt. Mish Radich displayed 65 guns for the media that were seized during criminal investigations from 2009 through 2017, ranging from AR-15 rifles to a tiny Derringer pistol.
County supervisor, Cabrillo trustee seats join busy city council race on ballot
Incumbent Greg Caput is facing off against Jimmy Dutra for the Santa Cruz County Supervisor District 4 seat after the pair finished in the top two in the June election.
Ringing in the New Year
Sunday is New Year’s Eve, and all over the Central Coast events are being planned to ring in the new year.
Three K-9s join Sheriff’s Office
Three new K-9s were sworn into duty Monday at the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
Veitch-Olson eyes vacant city council seat
Jenni Veitch-Olson became the first candidate to file papers for the District 2 seat on the Watsonville City Council Friday, two days after Oscar Rios resigned from his post.
Sheriff’s office ups patrol at two Santa Cruz locations
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrol in two places in Santa Cruz, in response to a recent increase in issues such as drug use and vehicle burglaries, SCSO Sgt. Chris Clark said Monday.
Gun range burglarized; SWAT team on scene
At least two dozen police officers, including a SWAT team, are on scene at a gun range after reports that the business was burglarized early Wednesday.
Law enforcement ratcheting up holiday patrols
Anyone who sets off illegal fireworks for the Fourth of July could find themselves in court.
Council throws support behind health care bill
The Watsonville City Council approved a resolution Tuesday in support of Senate Bill 562, which, if passed, would pave the way for universal health care coverage in California.
Proposition 50 starts strong, with 64% of the statewide vote
Early results Tuesday night showed Proposition 50 ahead by a slight margin, with just over 64% of Californians voting yes, and 77.8% of Santa...
