A couple was sentenced for poaching succulents from a state park and other crime and fire stories from across the county.
Authorities are trying to identify the woman. Anyone with information is asked to call the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
A coach is accused of soliciting sex acts from players and other crime and fire stories from across the county.
To be opened in early 2019, the new center is the first multi-agency public safety center in the County.
Authorities said dumping trash is not only illegal but poses an “environmental risk.”
Police said Dennis Wells is suspected of stabbing two people in Santa Cruz.
Residents called the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office after spotted the man “acting suspiciously” in a neighborhood.
Police said a warrant was issued for the man's arrest on suspicion of attempted murder and of assault with a deadly weapon.
Police said the man also assaulted an officer with a pair of scissors while screaming "shoot me."
A man was convicted of shooting a shark; a deputy helped a stranded motorist and other crime and fire stories from across the county.
Officials said the overall crime rate is down.
Authorities said the dead nine-foot male shark washed ashore June 17 along Beer Can Beach in Aptos.
A deputy arrested the man during a security check of the Emeline Government Complex.
Damage from the blaze was estimated at about $175,000.
Police said this type of device is undetectable from the outside of a gas pump and warn residents to check their statements regularly.
A man is accused of starting a fire inside a popular gym and other crime and fire stories from across the county.
Deputies used two doses of Narcan to reverse the effects of the opioid.
Police in Santa Cruz said the man set fire to an exercise mat in the group exercise room.
Do you recognize any of these pieces of jewelry? Authorities in Santa Cruz County believe they may have been stolen.
Lorenzo Alex Silva, 30, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Santa Cruz Police Department.
A woman getting her nails done was arrested after a suspected DUI crash and other crime and fire stories from across the county.
Police said there could be more skimmers out there and warn citizens to be diligent about checking their credit and debit card statements.
Police said the Santa Cruz woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI and hit-and-run.
CHP officials said the driver was arrested after he was found behind a CVS store changing his clothes.
Duke was recently reunited with his owner, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
A woman was arrested after allegedly ramming a patrol car and other crime, fire, and court stories from across the county.
The event marks the start of 32 miles of car-free coastal access. The community is invited, and parking is free.
Officers answered 113 calls from 5 p.m. Dec. 31 to 2 a.m. on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2019.
The crash was reported just north of the Capitola city limits Monday night.
Following a short pursuit, deputies found a small child sitting in the car unrestrained, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.
A dog stolen from a Santa Cruz County tow yard was found safe and other crime and fire stories from across the county.
Home-surveillance recordings made the suspect easy to identify as her outfit, her pup and her car were the same, Santa Cruz police said.
Justin Liu's car was found along Highway 1 near Davenport in Santa Cruz County, officials said.
Mia was found in Roseville, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.
The man was arrested after a 2 1/2-hour standoff that resulted in a second man also coming out of the house and being taken into custody.
The suspect may also be connected to robberies that happened in Watsonville and Capitola, according to the sheriff's office.
A threat at school is deemed 'not credible' and other crime & fire stories from across the county.
The handwritten message was discovered on a bathroom stall, police said.
Authorities are asking for help reuniting this dog with its owner.
DNA cold-case hit, homicide surrender, pig goes hog wild, plus other crime stories from across the county.