Animal Cruelty Case; Bank Robbery: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Here's a collection of police, fire and courts news from around the county this week:

Vendors Outside Santa Cruz Boardwalk Banned

The city will prohibit sidewalk vending along Beach Street and West Cliff Drive, on the beach and along the wharf.

Building Ablaze In Watsonville Friday

Watsonville firefighters reported a fire shortly before 10 a.m.

SEE: Firefighters Battle Mobile Home Fire; Residents Displaced

The mobile home was engulfed in flames, but firefighters were able to stop the blaze from spreading.

2 Gang Members Arrested After Parole Searches, Deputies Say

One man had a gun while another had ammunition, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.

Missing Woman, 24, Found

A young woman has been in contact with a law enforcement agency after she was feared missing.

Stolen Bobcat Found Near Watsonville

The serial number was scratched off, but the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is hoping to find its rightful owner.

Cruelty Charge May Await Driver Whose Dog Was Dragged Along Car

The man, facing a DUI charge, did not stop after his dog jumped out of the car in Watsonville and was dragged by her leash, the county said.

Murder Charge Filed Against Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Teen

Updated: The man was extradited to Santa Cruz County this week and charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Santa Cruz teen.

Santa Cruz County Fires Possible Despite Marine Layer: Cal Fire

Cal Fire warns that some locals are mistakenly under the impression that fire conditions have improved.

Dog Jumps Out Drunk Driver's Car; Dragged By Leash: Watsonville

The small Schnauzer was injured after it became entangled in its leash and was dragged along a rural Watsonville road for a half-mile.

Santa Cruz Bank Robbed; Man Arrested After Highway 17 Pursuit

He had $9,000 in stolen money when deputies arrested him near Los Gatos.