Reward hits $200,000 in the Tushar Atre case; a woman is killed in a crash near Watsonville; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
The reward for information about the businessman's killing has been increased to $200,000, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office announced.
Police say Joseph Chung, 50, has a history of domestic violence and his ex-wife's death was ruled a homicide, KION reported.
Police say Dora Nur, 70, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence twice before.
When an officer approached the man in a car with expired tags, the man blurted out, "I'm not on probation," police said.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has accused the woman of possessing drugs for sale.
The Santa Cruz Fire Department used a ladder truck to hoist him off of the roof after he vomited and passed out, police said.
A man is charged with throwing projectiles at cars; a local MS-13 gang leader pleads guilty; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
Tomas Rivera, 27, was the second-in-command of a Santa Cruz branch of MS-13, officials say. He pleaded guilty to several charges Friday.
Two Santa Cruz men were arrested early Friday morning after police received car burglary reports in the 80 block of Chestnut Street.
Brian Sellen is charged with kidnapping his 1-year-old daughter after stabbing her mother Friday. He pleaded not guilty Wednesday in court.
A medication disposal drop-off box is available at sheriff's centers in Felton, Santa Cruz, Aptos and Watsonville.
Police found an unregistered gun and lots of cannabis on scene. Ryan Mcauliffe and Dillon Alan Mahoney of Pacifica were later arrested.
Police tracked down a girl, 1, kidnapped by her father; illegal guns found during a search; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
At issue is 300 acres in Santa Cruz that the federal Bureau of Land Management is considering for development, the county announced.
The one-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped near Front and 2nd streets in Santa Cruz, and rescued by police. Her dad is in custody.
Kenneth Wilder, 26, was arrested by police canvassing a school after reports of a man harassing girls in the area.
The driver thought they were backing out of a parking spot, but instead drove into the wall of Bay Photo Lab.
The Special District Leadership Foundation gave the district an award for its site, outreach work and more.
In 2019 Santa Cruz saw a increase in robberies compared to 2018, but slightly fewer car theft and rape reports, police say.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies found what they believe to be stolen property during the search of a Boulder Creek home.
Santa Cruz Police suspect a woman was drinking after she drove her car through the Mimi De Marta Park fence Tuesday. Her dog was OK.
Delaware residents Cheryl Szenger and Leslie Szenger were arrested after officers stopped the stolen U-Haul van, police say.
Santa Cruz County and Watsonville officials responded to an attempted bike theft overnight Tuesday.
The victim is in stable condition after a shooting early Saturday morning along West Cliff Drive.
Police are seeking a suspect in a Santa Cruz shooting that left a 26-year-old man injured, authorities said.
A Watsonville man is charged with murder after his brother is stabbed; a high-speed pursuit; and more in police, fire and courts this week.
The Santa Cruz Police Department congratulated Lt. Jon Bush and Sgt. Brad Burruel on their recent promotions.
Bicycle owners can register their bikes online with the police department.
The body of Spencer Hodgson, 31, was found April 8 around 9 a.m. near Yreka Walker Road in the Klamath River area.
Massive waves caused damage and led to dangerous rescues, along with other police, fire and court news from across the region.
If you recognize the vehicle in the video or have anyone missing/unaccounted for, contact CHP immediately.
The earthquakes were near Santa Cruz County borderlines.
Michael Rodgers, 57, was booked on multiple felony charges.
The city rang in 2020 without any major incidents.
There will be a “Triple Fine” levied for certain Municipal Code violations.
About 20 vehicles were involved in the broad-daylight race, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A Santa Cruz man was shot and killed in Seaside; dangerous conditions strike beaches; and more news in police, fire and courts this week.
The Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit is warning people that the risk for unstable trees has increased due to rains.
Aaron Singleton, 54, was found with a gunshot wound.