A man was found near Depot Park early Sunday morning, nonresponsive after suffering multiple stab wounds, police said.
The man in his early 40s died in his home. Also: The coronavirus continues to disproportionately affect South County and Latinx residents.
Santa Cruz County was previously forecast to have poor air quality all week, but that changed Wednesday.
Several changes will make it easier for survivor to recover and rebuild.
The fire acreage remains at 86,500. Containment has grown to 93 percent.
Property owners, tenants and members of the public should not attempt to remove, dig, sift or evaluate property debris.
To vote by mail, evacuees can submit change of address forms online or in person. They can also vote at polling locations starting Oct. 5
Community members gathered over the weekend to help complete the mural.
Santa Cruz County's air quality index as of Tuesday is 158. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors when possible.
A Santa Cruz man led offers on a pursuit through Capitola and all the way into Monterey County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Work is expected to continue weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for approximately four weeks.
The suspect’s identification and booking photo are being withheld at this time pending additional witness follow-up.
Want to hear something really spooky? That's right: Halloween shopping has already begun.
Assistance will be available Monday and Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Boulder Creek.
Though officials previously forecast skies should clear early this week in the Bay, it might take a bit longer in Santa Cruz County.
The fires have burned 86,500 acres and 925 homes.
More than 1,400 structures have been destroyed, including 925 residences and 171 commercial structures.
Officers dispatched to an "assault with a deadly weapon" report at the park about 3 a.m. found an unresponsive man in the parking lot.
Santa Cruz County residents displaced by the massive CZU Lightning Complex Fire will need to vote in-person or submit a change of address.
Tzu Chi’s Northwest Region is providing emergency financial aid as a direct result of the CZU, LNU, and SCU Lightning Complex Fires.
The agenda is now available for the Planning Commission meeting of Thursday, September 17th, 2020.
The agenda is now available for the Zoning Administrator meeting which starts at 10 AM on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission will be held Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
Batteries, propane tanks, pesticides and more will be collected in the aftermath of the wildfires.
The fire has scorched 86,500 acres and displaced hundreds.
The community is invited to participate Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Make no mistake. The next City Council elections for will determine our future.
Anyone age 12 or older is eligible for testing, at no cost to the patient.
Volunteers for Saturday’s event can sign up through Sept. 10.
"Looking out for one another is the least we can do during these difficult times."
While the pandemic and wildfire emergencies have had an impact on Californians, the safety of pedestrians remains a cause for concern.
More than 1,400 buildings have been destroyed, including 925 homes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 831-471-1121.
Details for participation at the Sept. 21 virtual meeting are listed at www.cityofsantacruz.com/TPWC.
An officer suffered minor injuries in the crash.
The fires have torched 86,509 acres in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties since lightning strikes ignited multiple blazes Aug. 16.
A correctional officer with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff Department was arrested for possible sexual encounter with a prisoner.
"For our democracy to work, we all need to exercise our right to vote."
City of Santa Cruz beaches will be closed during daytime and late evening hours over the Labor Day Weekend.