Pursuit Ends In DUI Arrest, Recovery Of Stolen Gun, Police Say

The driver had a Salinas robbery warrant and Morgan Hill DUI warrant, Santa Cruz police say. A passenger in the car was injured.

Hide-And-Seek Turns Scary When Boy Falls Asleep Hiding

K-9 Dries of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office saved the day, finding the sleeping child.

Thousands Wake Without Power In Santa Cruz County

More than 10,000 in Santa Cruz County lost power amid high winds Sunday. Officials warned people should stay away from fallen power lines.

Closures Reported At 7 Roads In Santa Cruz County After Winds

Six roads are closed, with one road down to a single lane, the county reported.

Santa Cruz Library To Host 'Tech Talks' iPhone Workshops

"In this hand-on workshop you will get to know the basic features and settings of your Apple mobile device."

Boulder Creek Closing For Remodel

Boulder Creek is your home branch your holds will be transferred to the new Felton branch after closure.

Sex Assault Charges; Cliff Rescue: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

Parks employee who worked with youth faces teen sex assault charges; car drives off a cliff; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

$2.7M Goes To Santa Cruz County Forest Health

Cal Fire funded more than $5 million in projects for Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties.

A Davenport Pier Sunset: Photos Of The Week

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch, and your work could be featured.

Ban flavored tobacco products: Kaiser Permanente supports bill

Kaiser Permanente announced it supports Ca Senate Bill 793, banning flavored tobacco products, possibly curtail teen vaping.

$1M Needed For Conservation Group To Buy 564-Acre Redwood Forest

Save the Redwoods League wants to buy Cascade Creek and preserve the redwoods there, some of which could be as old as 528 years.

Thousands Of Census Jobs Still Open In Santa Cruz Co., Bay Area

Thousands of census taker jobs for the 2020 census, paying up to $30 an hour, remain unfilled in the Bay Area. Here's how to apply.

Disposable Cup Fee Coming To Santa Cruz

The council approved a disposable cup fee last week. The changes will go into effect Sept. 8.

Banning flavored tobaccos supported by Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is the first major healthcare provider supporting CA Senate Bill 793: ban flavored tobaccos, curtail youth vaping

See: Car Drives Off Cliff, Occupants Rescued

Their injuries were not life-threatening, officials said.

Watch: Coyote And Badger 'Buddies' Walk Under Bay Area Highway

Coyotes and badgers are known to team up while hunting in the wild, but they've never been filmed together in the Bay Area — until now.

Santa Cruz Library Offers Advance Directives: Two Programs

You can even get your Advance Directive witnessed to make it a legal document.

Santa Cruz Police Gets New Deputy Chief

Bernie Escalante has been with the Santa Cruz Police Department for 23 year and began his career as a community service officer.

68 Pounds Of Meth Recovered By Santa Cruz K-9, CHP Says

K-9 Buddy may be retiring soon, but he isn't slowing down.

Santa Cruz' New To-Go Cup Fees, Food Packaging Changes Aim To Help Environment

On Jan. 28, the Santa Cruz City Council adopted an update to its Environmentally Acceptable Food Packaging and Products Ordinance.

Man Charged With Shooting At Passing Cars, Deputies Say

The man was found in a nearby apartment complex, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.

Laura Schmidt Appointed Assistant City Manager Of Santa Cruz

Schmidt has been serving as the interim assistant city manager since May 31, 2019.

Cabrillo Honors Transfer Program Explained Feb. 15

The purpose of this free 90-minute session is to share the basics of the transfer program and explain why it’s an option for students.

$200,000 Reward; Fatal Crash: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

Reward hits $200,000 in the Tushar Atre case; a woman is killed in a crash near Watsonville; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

Watch Out For Winds Super Bowl Sunday In Santa Cruz County

Gusts up to 50 mph could be felt along the coastline, with gusts up to 45 mph inland.

Big Basin Redwoods Park Dials Up the Romance for Valentine’s Day

Enjoy Free Local Artisan Wine and Chocolate Tastings and Stroll Hand in Hand through the Redwoods

Free Library Honors Santa Cruzans Killed In Dive Boat Fire

Diana Adamic, Tia Salika and Bernice Felipe were volunteers at the county's animal shelter. They died during a dive boat fire last year.

Psychedelic Shrooms: Santa Cruz 3rd City In U.S. To Decriminalize

Magic mushrooms are considered a Schedule I drug by the federal government.

Hazardous Beach Conditions In Santa Cruz County

Patchy fog was forecast during the Thursday morning commute, and hazardous beach conditions were expected through Friday morning.

Slaying Of Tushar Atre: New Video Released, $200K Reward

The reward for information about the businessman's killing has been increased to $200,000, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office announced.

Update On Santa Cruz's 111 Errett Circle Project

New documents have been added to the 111 Errett Circle​ project page.

Murder Suspect Turns Self In At SCPD Station, Police Say

Police say Joseph Chung, 50, has a history of domestic violence and his ex-wife's death was ruled a homicide, KION reported.

60% Of Nonprofit Workers In Santa Cruz County Need 2 Jobs

Housing costs and low wages make it hard for nonprofit workers to make ends meet, according to a Human Care Alliance survey.

Driver Gets Third DUI Arrest After Going Down Bike Path: SCPD

Police say Dora Nur, 70, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence twice before.

Gun Found After Officer Notices Car With Expired Tags, Police Say

When an officer approached the man in a car with expired tags, the man blurted out, "I'm not on probation," police said.

Drugs, Paraphernalia Found After Probation Search, Police Say

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has accused the woman of possessing drugs for sale.

See: Fire Truck Ladder Hoists Man Off Of Roof

The Santa Cruz Fire Department used a ladder truck to hoist him off of the roof after he vomited and passed out, police said.

3 SC Boat Fire Victims Memorialized In Little Free Library

Three Santa Cruz animal shelter volunteers who died in September's boat fire were commemorated with a Little Free Library this week.

Projectile Case Arrest Made; MS-13: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

A man is charged with throwing projectiles at cars; a local MS-13 gang leader pleads guilty; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

MS-13 Gang Member Faces 27 Years In Prison, Justice Dept. Says

Tomas Rivera, 27, was the second-in-command of a Santa Cruz branch of MS-13, officials say. He pleaded guilty to several charges Friday.