Shooting Death, Beach Hazards: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

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

Deputies Stand In For Santa: Santa Cruz County

A collaboration with Santa ensured each child who wrote a note to him got a surprise, hand-delivered gift.

Church Staff Help Find Salinas Stabber

Mark Sandoval, 27, was arrested a short distance from the church and caused no trouble for police.

Dangerous Beach Hazards Possible Friday: Santa Cruz County
Officials warn beachgoers to "keep your eyes on the ocean" after issuing a beach hazards warning for the coastline from Sonoma to Big Sur.

Father Who Died Trying To Save Daughter Identified: Marina

Paul Lewis, 53, of Marina, died Tuesday at a hospital after he was rescued from the water off Carmel River State Beach.

Cal Fire Warns Of Falling Trees After Man Killed: Santa Cruz Co.
The Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit is warning people that the risk for unstable trees has increased due to rains.

Santa Cruz Man Found Fatally Shot In Seaside
Aaron Singleton, 54, was found with a gunshot wound.

Sneaker Waves To 22 Feet: Santa Cruz County NWS Coastal Advisory

"A sneaker wave is powerful enough to knock unsuspecting people into the ocean," according to the NWS.

CHP Joins Santa Cruz, Watsonville Police In Holiday DUI Crackdown
All available CHP officers will be out and about to look for impaired drivers and assist motorists beginning Christmas Eve.

Search Warrant Prompts Santa Cruz Road Closure
Part of Pennsylvania Street was closed to traffic Monday afternoon as Santa Cruz Police officers served a search warrant.

Stolen Car Spotted, Driver Arrested: Santa Cruz County Sheriff
The driver was arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property, the Sheriff's Office said.