Ryan Michael Spencer, 21, recently pleaded guilty in federal court in San Francisco.
The 30-year-old woman was last seen on Wednesday when she left for her morning walk, according to friends and family.
Police are trying to identify an arson suspect, a Watsonville man is accused of DUI and other crime & fire stories from across the county.
A postal worker discovered the dough while working this week.
Police are trying to identify this suspect, who allegedly damaged property and started a fire at Tannery Arts Center.
At around 7:18 a.m., officers responded to a fight between two transient men.
Wrong-way DUI fatality, stabbing at restaurant, drug bust after citizen tip and other stories from across Santa Cruz County.
Officials said the suspect took the pictures at a high school, beach and downtown. Additional victims sought by Santa Cruz police.
"Smoke will be visible from many areas in Santa Cruz County and is no cause for alarm," Cal Fire Official said
The 30-year-old suspect was arrested for the death of the victim, 27, found in July on a sidewalk in Morgan Hill, police said.
Methamphetamine, heroin, scales and drug paraphernalia were found in the suspects' car, officials said.
Police said the incident was reported at 8:09 p.m. in the intersection of Morrissey Boulevard and Melrose.
A man on probation is accused of possessing a stolen gun, brush fire extinguished and other crime & fire stories from across the county.
“You can’t outrun us or karma,” sheriff’s officials said.
A man was placed on a mental health hold following a false 911 call and other crime & fire stories from across the county.
The call prompted police to close off a busy street in Santa Cruz Wednesday.
Officers conducted a welfare check at the home.
CHP officials said a 27-year-old woman driving on Corralitos Road for some reason veered off the roadway to the right and hit the man.
A man was stabbed in Watsonville, Cal Fire has banned burning in Santa Cruz County and other crime & fire stories from across the county.
Police said the suspect tried to escape by hiding in Arana Gulch.
All campfires, open pit fires, open pit cooking fires, warming fires and ceremonial burns are prohibited, according to Cal Fire.
A boy was fatally hit while riding a scooter, a police officer was injured in a crash and other crime & fire stories from across the county.
The California Highway Patrol said alcohol and drugs are not believed to be factors in the crash.
The injured officer is expected to survive.
Police are asking for your help identifying this man or his car.
Police said the driver said he did not see the boy.
Officers responded to the 900 block of Ocean Street near Blaine Street around 8:20 p.m.
A Chevy allegedly slammed into a stolen car and other crime & fire stories from across the county.
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Deputies said the couple is facing multiple charges.
Police are participating in a 'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' campaign and other crime & fire stories from across the county.
While deputies were investigating a report of an SUV with flat tires, a couple called to report their tire had just been stolen.
Several deputies used the donated wood and supplies to make the repairs.
All 12 defendants are accused of conspiring to racketeer or conduct an organized-crime enterprise.
Authorities said a 57-year-old Aptos man shot at two people in an apparent dispute between neighbors.
Authorities said the man had a stolen computer and a BB gun.
"This was a dangerous drug lab that was set up in a residential neighborhood in a heavily wooded area," Santa Cruz Sheriff Jim Hart said.
A man is accused of trying to have sex with a minor and other crime and fire stories from across Santa Cruz County.
Authorities said they were able to return much of the stolen property.
Clyde Lucio Ortega was arrested following during a vehicle stop at about 8:15 p.m. Friday.