She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
A man was arrested after threatening to open fire at a mall; UCSC student missing; and more in Santa Cruz County public safety news.
The California Highway Patrol responded to four fatal alcohol-related crashes last Super Bowl Sunday.
Nearly $3,700 in cash, plus 10 grams of meth were found in the car, police said. See what else was found.
Dane Elkins was reported missing Dec. 21 and has not been seen since.
The man arrested was a resident of the Monterey Bay area and carried an assault rifle, police said.
See what the university has to say about the recently filed complaint.
The four suspects were booked into Santa Cruz County Juvenile Hall on charges of attempted murder with a gang enhancement.
A 911 caller reported multiple shots were fired in Westside Santa Cruz. A man, 18, is expected to survive his injuries.
Rain has brought a much-appreciated helping hand for firefighters.
His body was discovered over the weekend. He suffered blunt force trauma. Authorities continue to investigate.
A man removed his pants after approaching someone in an underground parking lot.
More than 50,000 residents of the nine-county Bay Area were without power at one point as strong winds walloped the Golden State.
Police are investigating the city's first homicide of the year and trying to determine the identity of the victim, officials said.
"Ari was the best partner I could have asked for. He didn't know the meaning of the word, 'quit,'" said the K-9's handler, Deputy Smith.
"Let’s continue to speak out, and do so in a peaceful manner that honors the sacrifices of those who came before us," the mayor said.
A man was driving on El Rancho Drive when he reportedly crashed and hit a tree. His passenger died in the collision.
Several children were tossed into the frigid waters of the Santa Cruz Harbor after four sailboats were knocked over by a large wave.
The "highly flammable" lab included 28 large volatile butane canisters.
Statewide, nearly 630 drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence over the holiday weekend.
Some 500 people across California were arrested on suspicion of DUI by CHP around the beginning of 2020.
Keep pets inside and be on the lookout, ready to report any big cat sightings and follow safety practices.
The discovery resulted in a driver's arrest, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.
Burglars smashed a window at Dell Williams Jewelry Sunday morning at around 4:18 a.m. according to the report.
A black 2002 GMC Yukon was responsible, CHP said. The victim died Monday at the scene.
Find out how to text 911 to request emergency help from the Cal Fire branch serving San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties.
A man is killed after being punched in the head; two teens arrested by CHP; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
Separate arrests occurred Wednesday and Thursday nights. Police found a gun and drugs, in one case.
A fire that broke out in Santa Cruz early Wednesday morning left one dead and injured two, including a firefighter.
Man is arrested in an attempted murder case; cyclist is rescued after falling off a cliff; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
The brush fires were reported late Monday night. One building was threatened.
Wildfires ripped through 4,400 acres of Big Basin's ancient redwoods, and climate change could provide a significant roadblock for regrowth.
See a photo of the rescue.
Gloria Hassemer, 41, was found dead near a Watsonville overpass in 1995. Twenty-five years later, a suspect has been arrested.
A gathering of Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office employees is being investigated as the possible source of the outbreak.
Package thieves often strike during the holiday season. Here's how you can prepare, according to Santa Cruz police.
This marks the first outbreak in Santa Cruz County jails.
The victim is in stable condition, but police were not immediately able to determine a motive.
Local man accused of operating a chop shop; scammers target grandparents; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is sounding the alarm after two elderly residents were scammed over the phone in recent days.