A man is killed in a fatal head-on crash; a local woman has been missing for two weeks; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
Janice "Nomi" Kent remains missing after she apparently went to a beach lookout near the Davenport Pier.
The scammers disguise their numbers with a caller ID that says "PG&E" or "Pacific Gas and Electric," the sheriff's office said.
A black sedan with black rims and tinted windows fled the scene, the Santa Cruz Police Department said.
Unbeknownst to the driver, he headed to the scene of an active shooter training with three law enforcement agencies, CHP said. Oops!
Police say a man with a stolen bike leads a pursuit; several drug arrests made; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
Police said they tracked a car linked to a construction site theft and found a woman out on probation for selling drugs.
Janice Kent, 69, goes by Nomi and has been missing since last Monday.
Police were busy overnight Saturday after discovering illegal items while patrolling, and responding to a report of a driver flashing a gun.
On agenda: the Quality of Life Ordinance, aimed at illegal disposal of hypodermic needles, encampments and nuisance crimes in Santa Cruz.
Burglar targets clients, missing woman's car located, pedestrian killed and other police and fire news this week in Santa Cruz County.
Police will discuss quality of life issues impacting the public.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office asks anyone who experienced a theft and hired the man to contact a detective.
Sgt. Loran "Butch" Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler will be honored at a memorial on the seventh anniversary of their deaths.
Janice Kent, 69, goes by Nomi and has been missing since Monday afternoon.
The house was red-tagged after a candle fell over in a bedroom, igniting flames that spread to the attic and across the home.
A man was found stabbed multiple times and remains in the intensive care unit of a trauma center, police say.
Killer of gang rival and girl gets two life sentences; charges reinstated in child rape case; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
Sophia escaped after a burglar left a family's gate open this week, the sheriff's office said.
Police say they found two guns in the man's car and are seeking to remove them from his possession.
Mittens, socks, a beanie and blanket are given to those in need during the chilly winter, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.
A judge reinstated 12 charges against two girlfriends of a surgeon who was also charged in the case and killed himself in jail, KSBW said.
A stranger seen through the window of a resident's beachfront home faced two burglary charges, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.
A student spit on an American flag, pulled down the group's sign and knocked over a conservative activist, KSBW reported.
Some 10,000 residents lose power; 17 arrested during protests at UCSC; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
The bike was recovered after a deputy tried to stop a man with warrants, the sheriff's office said.
The arrests were made Wednesday as students entered the third day of a strike, demanding higher pay to offset the cost of living.
Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills thinks so, and is calling for changes to an ordinance that could limit police surveillance abilities.
A weekend windstorm shut off power to more than 10,000 in Santa Cruz County, but many customers are still in the dark, PG&E said.
Some adult victims have traveled as far as San Jose for an exam due to staffing shortages, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported.
Officers will discuss recent shooting investigations and technology used to combat gun violence Tuesday evening.
The driver had a Salinas robbery warrant and Morgan Hill DUI warrant, Santa Cruz police say. A passenger in the car was injured.
K-9 Dries of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office saved the day, finding the sleeping child.
More than 10,000 in Santa Cruz County lost power amid high winds Sunday. Officials warned people should stay away from fallen power lines.
Parks employee who worked with youth faces teen sex assault charges; car drives off a cliff; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
Cal Fire funded more than $5 million in projects for Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties.
Their injuries were not life-threatening, officials said.
Bernie Escalante has been with the Santa Cruz Police Department for 23 year and began his career as a community service officer.
K-9 Buddy may be retiring soon, but he isn't slowing down.
The man was found in a nearby apartment complex, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.