Rainy Weather Woes, Fatal Crash: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Below is this week's collection of police, fire and court stories from around Santa Cruz County:

Wind Advisory Issued: Cold Storm Moving Into Santa Cruz County

The southerly winds will continue to increase Friday ahead of an incoming cold front.

Projectile-Thrower Hits 47th Car, Reward Upped To $14K: Prunedale

The 47th case this year was reported Thursday night, prompting CHP officials to increase the reward by $4,000.

Cannabis Delivery Rule Suit: State Takes Aim At Santa Cruz County

The state is seeking to squelch a county ban that prevents out-of-county cannabis retailers from delivering locally, The Sentinel reported.

CHP IDs Man Killed In Highway 156 Crash: Monterey County

The victim was traveling at a high rate of speed, according to the CHP.

No Gunman, Victim Located After Report Of Shots Fired: Santa Cruz

Law enforcement officials searched for more than an hour after a caller reported hearing gunfire, but found no gunman or victim.

Retirement Party: Say Goodbye To 30-Year-Veteran of Santa Cruz PD

Deputy Chief Rick Martinez will retire on Dec. 19 and be honored with a Dec. 18 party, open to the community.

Santa Cruz County Jail Gets Airport-Like Contraband Scanner

The Santa Cruz Main Jail will get a new, high-tech body scanner to check for inmate contraband.

Credit Card Skimmers Found At Another Watsonville Gas Station

This time thieves struck at Gomez Gas on Main St. Skimmers were also found at East Lake Gas on Nov. 12.

Burglary Suspect Caught On Video Surveillance In Scotts Valley

Images of the suspect were captured as he allegedly broke into TOGO's Sandwiches.

All Lanes Of Northbound U.S. 101 Reopened With CHP Escort
Highway 101 closed Wednesday night due to flooding, but reopened early Thursday morning.
Article in Watsonville, California Traffic & Transit

Hwy. 101 Closed In Monterey County Due To Flooding

The closure is at Payson Street.

'Juicy' Weather? Santa Cruz County Bracing For Weekend Cold Front

A storm will begin knocking on Santa Cruz County's door Thursday, but Friday is the start of thunderstorms. heavy rain and cold temps.

Driver Killed In Solo-Vehicle Crash: Castroville
The CHP is investigating whether drugs or alcohol played a factor in the crash.
Article in Watsonville, California Police & Fire

Sinkhole Repair Begins In Santa Cruz

The public is advised to seek alternate routes when possible, the city said.

Santa Cruz County Targeted By Fake Sheriff's Deputies

The sheriff's office is asking that residents share this story with elderly loved ones, as they are often targets of these scams.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Urges Caution As Roads Flood

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff asked drivers to drive safely and slowly during rainy weather after a car was towed from a closed road.

'Response' To Homelessness Announced In Santa Cruz County

The effort is a collaboration called the Homeless Action Partnership.

$4,000 Reward Offered On 'Projectiles' Suspect: Prunedale
There have been 42 incidents of objects hitting vehicles near Prunedale, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Heavy Rains Hit Santa Cruz As New Storm Looms

A handful of Santa Cruz County roads were closed as rain continued to fall on the region, days before a second storm was expected to hit.