Crime & Safety

Registered Sex Offender Arrested Near School; Woman Rescued from Creek, Kids Rescued from Lake: Santa Cruz Co. Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents in Capitola, Soquel and around Santa Cruz County.

The following is a collection of weekly police, court and fire stories from around Santa Cruz County this week.

Find out what's happening in Capitola-Soquelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Fire officials remind residents to use extreme caution around creeks, rivers drainage systems and any other bodies of water.

Registered Sex Offender Arrested Near Santa Cruz High

  • Police said the Berkeley man also had two felony warrants in Nevada County.

UC Santa Cruz Strike Caused Major Traffic Delays: Police

Find out what's happening in Capitola-Soquelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Drivers were asked to avoid the area for the remainder of the day.

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