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Recognize This Guy? Santa Cruz Co Deputies Want To Speak With Him

A credit stolen in a vehicular burglary was used on a shopping spree, the agency said. [Breaking]

Santa Cruz Co. Man Struck Tree In Accident On Hwy 101: UPDATE

The 21-year-old didn't negotiate a curve on the ramp at Blossom Hill Road, CHP said. [Breaking]

Cops Hunting Hit-And-Run Driver Who Struck Woman, 60, In Santa Cruz Co. Crosswalk

The motorist reportedly exited vehicle, saw the critically injured pedestrian and took off. See photos of suspect's white Ford. [Breaking]

Convicted: Capitola Man Could Spend Life in Prison

The 60-year-old was convicted of sexually molesting boys over a 20 year period. He was a foster parent and volunteer in kids programs.

Giant Protest Expected At Release of Ex-Stanford Swimmer

The county sheriff's office is making security preparations for Brock Turner's release.

Alleged Aptos Bike Thief Crashes Stolen Truck Into Hillside During Getaway

A man who allegedly stole an expensive bicycle crashed on hillside during his getaway.

Crews Extinguish Blaze At Capitola Office Building

The fire was Sunday night on 41st Avenue.

Marina Community Reaches Out To Help Victim Of Stolen Bike

Officers with the Marina Police Department and employees at a Marina Target store promptly helped a man after his bike was stolen.

Grim Safety Reminder: SoCal Girl, 9, Loses Hand, Other Fingers in Fireworks Explosion

Government organization reports 2015 was the worst year for fireworks injuries.

Watsonville Man Shot In Capitola By 3 Watsonville Suspects: Police

A Watsonville man was shot and hit by gunfire in Capitola last Thursday evening according to police.

Man Pushing Alleged Stolen Motorcycle In Aptos Is Taken Into Custody

Santa Cruz County deputies on Sunday took into custody a man in Aptos suspected of possessing a motorcycle stolen in Watsonville.

Marina Man Sentenced After Violence Against Girlfriend

A Marina man was sentenced to over 20 years in prison earlier this month after being found guilty of multiple crimes in 2013.

Police Arrest Suspected Capitola House Burglar

Capitola police have arrested a man suspected of several area home burglaries in April and May.

Sheriff's Office Seeks Help With Possible Santa Cruz Arson

Santa Cruz County sheriff's investigators are asking residents for help in solving a possible case of arson.

Soquel Man Arrested For Sharing Child Pornography

A man suspected of downloading and sharing child pornography was arrested Thursday at his Soquel home, according to Santa Cruz police.

Computer Scam Has DA Warning Santa Cruz County Residents

Residents of Santa Cruz County have lost thousands dollars to computer repair scams recently, according to the Santa Cruz County DA.

Aptos iPhone Heist Leads To Discovery Of 8 iPhones

An app from a iPhone stolen during a swim meet at Aptos High School last Saturday led deputies to a illegal cache of phones in Watsonville.

80-Year-Old Woman That Went Missing Is Found Safe

Police in Capitola say they located an 80-year-old woman Saturday afternoon who went missing Friday night near Santa Cruz.

3 Guns, 10 Pounds Of Pot Found In Santa Cruz County Car Stop

Deputies uncovered three guns and 10 pounds of marijuana during a vehicle check in unincorporated Santa Cruz on Wednesday afternoon.

Santa Cruz Area Bank Robber Is Identified

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office says it has identified a local bank robber who grabbed cash, then fled from an Aptos bank on Monday.

Soquel Fire Displaces 6: Home Is "Uninhabitable"

A fire that started in a bedroom displaced six people from their home in Soquel last week, officials said Monday.

1 Suspect Remains At Large In Capitola Auto Heist

Four of five suspects who allegedly stole five vehicles from a Capitola auto dealer have been arrested. One remains at large.

Pair Arrested In Aptos Had Assault Rifle, Ammunition, Drugs

Two people arrested Sunday in Aptos were found in a van where they allegedly kept a firearm, ammunition, drugs and other items.

Welfare Check At Morgan Hill Wal-Mart Nabs Woman Locked In Bathroom

Police say two people were arrested, including a San Jose man, after a welfare check at a Wal-Mart in Morgan Hill Friday afternoon.

Video: Inmates Cover The Spread At The Santa Cruz County Jail

It may not resemble the TV Food Network in production values, but inmates at the Santa Cruz County Jail pitch viewers on "spread."

Speeding, Cigarette Tossed Out Window Leads To Fatal Hwy 1 Crash: CHP

A motorist allegedly told officers she hit another car as she swerved while speeding and throwing a cigarette out her SUV window.

Video: Do You Recognize This Suspected Aptos Prowler?

The Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help identifying an Aptos prowler captured here on video by neighborhood residents.

Updated: Power Outages In Santa Cruz County

PG&E is reporting 1,079 customers are without power in Santa Cruz County this afternoon.

Attempted Abduction Of Girl Reported In Twin Lakes

A middle-aged man beckoned a juvenile girl to get into his gold-colored car near 17th Avenue and Felt Street Thursday morning.

Aptos Food Burglar Caught In The Act

An alarm trigger Wednesday night brings deputies to Deluxe Foods in Aptos. A 31-year-old man was quickly discovered nearby with stolen items

Man Rescues 81-Year-Old Father From Soquel Fire

Firefighters arrived on scene to find flames and smoke coming from almost every door and window of an extra dwelling unit on the property.

Second Glitch In 2 Days On Flights From San Jose Airport: Today Is Landing Gear Issue

The morning flight landed safely in Texas after mechanical problems. A Thursday plane bound for Arizona was diverted to LAX.

Double Arrest In Santa Cruz Shooting That Injured One

Both were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and other charges.

Santa Cruz PD Release Sketch Of Child-Luring Suspect

A photo of the suspect's car was captured on nearby surveillance.

Santa Cruz Co. Crime Blotter: Drive-By Bullets Miss Sleeping Child; Arrest In Car Fires

A look at some of last week's police, fire and court stories from around the area.

Commuters: Get Ready for Extra Security on Public Transport, at Airports During Super Bowl

Extra security includes explosive detection K-9s and behavioral detection officers who look for suspicious behavior as the Super Bowl nears.

Arrest Made In Connection With Santa Cruz Co. Car-Fire Spree

The 44 year old from Aptos is accused of lighting 10 cars on fire in January, police said.

Massage Parlor Sting Nets 4 In Santa Cruz County

The women cited were all from China, ages 30 to 50, and allegedly offered sex with undercover officers in exchange for money.

UPDATE On Monday's Broncos Bus Accident Hwy 101 Near Sunnyvale

Three buses collided with team onboard after practice, and a CHP officer was transferred to hospital for possible injuries.