Motorist Wearing Clown Mask Deliberately Plows Into Homeless Man On Bicycle in Santa Cruz: Police

Witnesses told police the driver drove at the bicyclist, and appeared to intentionally accelerate and swerve to hit him.

'Nice Guy' Helps Intoxicated Man Home, Then Loots The Residence: Police

The Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office released photos of the suspect, who had a toddler in tow, as well.

DUI Suspect Resists Arrests, Drags Santa Cruz Co. Deputy Down Street

The Soquel man, who had empty liquor bottles on the floor of his car, eventually crashed into parked vehicles, police said.

County Firefighters Rescue Elderly Residents Trapped In Burning Apartment

The two-alarm fire was reported near Capitola on Sunday. Several nearby fire agencies responded.

Serial Indecent Exposure Suspect Arrested

The Live Oak man is wanted in connection with incidents throughout Santa Cruz County dating back to 2013.

'Poor Shooting Victim' Arrested When Allegedly Tied To Home-Invasion Robbery

The Scotts Valley man, 24, finally 'fessed up to officers that he was accidentally shot by his break-in buddy, police said.

Don't Fall For This! 'Jury Duty' Phone Scam

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office warns of phone fraudsters seeking $500 for missing jury duty.

The Elusive 'El Mustachio the Magician' Nabbed by Law Enforcment

The 45-year-old was picked up last week in Soquel, wanted for a string of thefts and known for his distinctive mustache.

Triple Shooting Reported Sunday Night in Watsonville

Police are investigating, and ask anyone with info to call the department.

Robbers Fracture Clerk's Skull With Baseball Bat at Watsonville Market

Two adults, one teen arrested in the brutal robbery that occurred Sept. 7.

Arson Suspect In King Fire Has Links To Santa Cruz County

Wayne Huntsman was convicted of local crimes in 1997.

Probation Search of Home Nets 5 Arrests

The Harper Street house was a longtime problem for the neighborhood.

Deputies Seek Suspected Flasher From Santa Cruz County

The man exposed himself to woman on two occasions, authorities report.

Watsonville Beach Closed After Shark Bites Surfboard

The surfer was at Manresa on Saturday when knocked off his board and into the air. Separate report made of shark killing seal at Seabright.

'Three Feet for Safety' Bike Law Takes Effect Next Week

Each year in California, more than 100 people are killed and hundreds of thousands more are injured in bicycle collisions.

Bicyclist Killed in Monterey County

The cyclist was hit by a car.

Phone App Allows Scammers to Impersonate Police

Details about this new scam so you don't fall victim.

Robbers Beat Clerk With Baseball Bat

The Watsonville store was robbed by two Hispanic men Sunday night.

Owner of Furniture Stores in Vacaville, Gilroy & San Jose Charged With Stealing Thousands From Customers

The defendant operated American Furniture in Gilroy from August 2012 to May 2013 and Galaxy Furniture in San Jose from May 2013 to January.

New California Law Aims to Provide Extra Safety for Kids Biking to School

CHP wants to make sure motorists know about a new law surrounding bicycle safety.

Woman Who Drowned In Ocean Near Watsonville Identified

Lifeguards were not assigned to begin a shift on the beach Monday until 11 a.m.

Hwy 17 Reopens After 12-Car Pile-Up Wednesday Morning

No injuries reported.

Santa Cruz Police Seek 'El Mustachio' Suspect For Costco Thefts

And the reward to the person who helps turn in the man of many disguises -- a commemorative glass with a painted mustache on it!

JUST IN: PG&E Hit With Additional $1.4 Billion in Penalties For San Bruno Fire

The new fines and penalties bring the total amount PG&E has been ordered to pay to more than $2 billion.

2 Separate Busts Made Of Suspects Selling Stolen Goods on Craigslist

A Santa Cruz man and a Felton man were arrested allegedly trying to sell stolen tires and a mountain bike.

Man Caught Trying To Break Into Watsonville Police Chief's Car

Then brawls in the street with another officer ... Friday afternoon in Watsonville.

Help Santa Cruz Police Identify This Armed Robbery Suspect

The surveillance photos are from the 7-Eleven store on Mission Street.

Suspected Drug Smugglers Arrested In Pescadero Now Facing Federal Charges

Arrested for allegedly smuggling pot on boats from Mexico, one group in a U-Haul led cops on a 100 mph chase ending in Santa Cruz County.

New Scam Victimizes Elderly Homeowners

Here's how two people were victimized and what you can do to avoid trouble.

Lowe's To Pay $1.6 Million In Settlement for Mislabeled Building Materials

The product dimensions were inaccurately advertised in California.

Former Payroll Specialist Admits Embezzling Almost $800,000

Lisa McMahon stole the money from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute in Moss Landing.

Santa Cruz Co. Deputies Use Rubber Bullets To Subdue Man

The man from Watsonville was holding a knife to his throat and threatening to kill himself.

Hip-Hop's 'Young Jeezy' & 5 Others Arrested In Firearms Probe After Deadly Concert Shooting Of Orinda Man In Mountain View

Jay “Young Jeezy” Jenkins is touring with Wiz Khalifa, and was arrested with the others in Irvine at the Verizon Amphitheatre.

Man, Woman Nabbed After Armed Robbery, Followed By Vehicle, Foot Pursuit on Saturday

The Santa Cruz Co. Gang Task Force and Watsonville PD kept up with the pair until their arrests on several charges.

Napa's 6.0: The Aftermath

Area resident Al Francis captured compelling images in the aftermath of the earthquake.

Gov. Brown Declares State of Emergency After Napa Quake

Power outages, aftershocks, fires are included in the Sunday morning emergency declaration.

Officials Say Body Found in Kings Canyon National Park Was Missing Teacher From Santa Cruz

The body of Gregory Muck, 46, was found at about 12,000 feet in elevation northwest of Mount Gardiner.

Santa Cruz County Man Arrested In Connection With Brush Fires

Suspect, 52, linked to more than 50 arson cases, police said.

Body Found In Area Where Fremont Teacher Was Hiking

Gregory Muck of Santa Cruz planned to hike by himself in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, but never returned this week as planned.

Teacher Reported Missing on Backpacking Trip in Sequoia & Kings Canyon Parks

Authorities said people who may have seen Gregory Muck should call National Parks at (510) 565-3118.