Arrest For Teen Harassment; House Fire: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA – The following are recent police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Preying On Watsonville Teen

• Police said Marcos Avalos, 24, preyed on the 16-year-old girl several times while she was walking to school.

House Erupts In Flames In Santa Cruz County

• Sheriff's officials said firefighters from Cal Fire and Felton quickly responded to the scene.

5 Areas In City Greenbelt Closed Due To 'Extreme' Fire Risk

• The parks will be reopened if the weather improves or the trees and brush receive rain.

Vegetation Fire Erupts In Santa Cruz County

• The fire was reported around 1:30 Sunday.

Motorcyclist Dies In Monterey County Crash

• A man was riding a 2016 Yamaha motorcycle on eastbound Highway 68.

Illegal Campfires Responsible For Santa Cruz Blazes: Officials

• The fires have injured four firefighters and scorched 21 acres, officials said.

Butte County Animals Arrive To Make Room For Fire Victims' Pets

• Pets that were separated from their families due to the destructive Camp Fire will remain in Butte County to be reunited with their owners.

Cooking Fire Turns Into Vegetation Fire In Santa Cruz

• More than 50 firefighters from different agencies responded to the early morning blaze.

Multiple People Injured In Fiery Santa Cruz Crash

• A Sig-Alert was issued Tuesday morning for state Route 1.

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--Images via Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office, Watsonville Police Department, Autumn Johnson