Tell Santa Cruz County How Public Transit Should Look

Meetings will be held in Santa Cruz and Watsonville to solicit public feedback on the county's study of public transit options.

Beach Hazard Notice Extended Again In Santa Cruz County

Officials have again issued a warning about beach hazards this week. Breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet are forecast.

Santa Cruz Public Libraries Offers Iphone New Year Tune-Up

Join Santa Cruz Public Libraries for a hands-on beginning of the year tune-up of your favorite iPhone or iPad.

Men Charged With Burglary; One Was Allegedly An Armed Gang Member

Two Santa Cruz men were arrested early Friday morning after police received car burglary reports in the 80 block of Chestnut Street.

Fog Expected Friday Night, Saturday Morning In Santa Cruz County

Patchy fog was seen throughout Northern California Friday morning, with more sun expected in the afternoon.

Big Sur Cove Amid Colorful Skies: Photos Of The Week

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

Man Contests Charge Of Kidnapping Daughter Friday

Brian Sellen is charged with kidnapping his 1-year-old daughter after stabbing her mother Friday. He pleaded not guilty Wednesday in court.

Beach Hazards In Santa Cruz County All Day Friday

Sneaker waves and rip currents are possible at Santa Cruz County beaches. Officials issued the second beach hazards statement of the week.

UC Santa Cruz Alum Approved As State Appeals Court Judge

Teri Jackson, 63, will be the first female African-American justice on the San Francisco-based First District Court of Appeal.

Drug Drop-Off Boxes At Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Centers

A medication disposal drop-off box is available at sheriff's centers in Felton, Santa Cruz, Aptos and Watsonville.

Shot Fired During Attempted Robbery, Santa Cruz Police Say

Police found an unregistered gun and lots of cannabis on scene. Ryan Mcauliffe and Dillon Alan Mahoney of Pacifica were later arrested.

Beach Hazard Warning Remains In Place For Santa Cruz County

Though showers, sneaker waves and rip currents were expected Tuesday, dry weather and warmer temperatures are expected later in the week.

See: 1941 Santa Cruz Surfing Crew On Cover Of Traveler's Guide

The photo, "Santa Cruz Surf Club" features six of the original members of the Santa Cruz Surfing club, according to Visit Santa Cruz County.

Girl Kidnapped; Illegal Guns: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

Police tracked down a girl, 1, kidnapped by her father; illegal guns found during a search; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

Jack Baskin, Santa Cruz Philanthropist And Engineer, Dies At 100

Jack Baskin, a well-known local affordable housing developer, engineer and philanthropist, has died, the Santa Cruz Sentinel reported.

County To Sue Feds, Join Sierra Club In Land Use Suit

At issue is 300 acres in Santa Cruz that the federal Bureau of Land Management is considering for development, the county announced.

Board Members Sought For Visit Santa Cruz County

The tourism group is looking for members to start in June.

Man Accused Of Kidnapping Daughter Arrested, Baby Safe

The one-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped near Front and 2nd streets in Santa Cruz, and rescued by police. Her dad is in custody.

$3.4M Awarded To Groups Tackling Homelessness: Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County's Homeless Action Partnership will help fund a dozen services for youth, families and chronically homeless people.

Man Arrested, Allegedly Harassed Girls Walking To School

Kenneth Wilder, 26, was arrested by police canvassing a school after reports of a man harassing girls in the area.

Flood Advisory Issued As Storm Moves In On Santa Cruz County

Nearly all of Santa Cruz County was covered by a flood advisory issued from about 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

SEE: Car Plows Into Santa Cruz Store, No Injuries Reported

The driver thought they were backing out of a parking spot, but instead drove into the wall of Bay Photo Lab.

Cougar Slinks Through Santa Cruz Neighborhood: WATCH

A cougar slinks through a Santa Cruz neighborhood early Tuesday morning, as seen on the Neighbors app.

Central Fire Protection District Applauded For Its Transparency

The Special District Leadership Foundation gave the district an award for its site, outreach work and more.

Santa Cruz Sees Uptick In Robbery; Overall Crime Rate Stays Same

In 2019 Santa Cruz saw a increase in robberies compared to 2018, but slightly fewer car theft and rape reports, police say.

More Rain Expected Thursday, Wetter Storm Heads To Santa Cruz Co.

Rain is expected to reach the central coast of California mid-day Thursday, weather officials forecast.

Stolen Property Found: Do You Recognize These Items?

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies found what they believe to be stolen property during the search of a Boulder Creek home.

Car Crashes Into Dog Park, Driver Suspected Of DUI: Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Police suspect a woman was drinking after she drove her car through the Mimi De Marta Park fence Tuesday. Her dog was OK.

Shakeup At Board Of Supervisors: Greg Caput Named Chair

Santa Cruz County Supervisor Greg Caput is in as chair in 2020 and Bruce McPherson is vice chair.

Stolen U-Haul Traveled 2,800 Miles Before SCPD Stopped The Van

Delaware residents Cheryl Szenger and Leslie Szenger were arrested after officers stopped the stolen U-Haul van, police say.

MLK March Planned In Santa Cruz, On MLK Day

The march, organized by the NAACP Santa Cruz chapter and Santa Cruz Police Department, will be held through downtown Santa Cruz on Jan. 20.

Chilly Nights, Rain Coming To Santa Cruz County

Two storms are expected to impact the San Francisco Bay Area region, bringing cooler temperatures, rain and wind, officials forecast.

Man Hops Fence After Trying To Steal Mountain Bike: Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County and Watsonville officials responded to an attempted bike theft overnight Tuesday.

Man Shot After 2 Men Trade Gunfire On Santa Cruz Street

The victim is in stable condition after a shooting early Saturday morning along West Cliff Drive.

Emergency Funding For Santa Cruz County Roads Granted By Feds

Roads sustained more than $120 million in 2016 and 2017 storms, more than any part of the state.

Santa Cruz Gets Road Repair Funding For Storm Damage

The funding will cover repairs from storm damage in 2016-17, which cost upwards of $120 million in more than 200 county locations.

Suspect Sought In Santa Cruz Shooting That Injured Man

Police are seeking a suspect in a Santa Cruz shooting that left a 26-year-old man injured, authorities said.

Man Accused Of Killing Brother; Pursuit: Santa Cruz Co. Cop Logs

A Watsonville man is charged with murder after his brother is stabbed; a high-speed pursuit; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

High Surf Advisory Issued Saturday For Santa Cruz Co. Coastline

A swell train from the Gulf of Alaska is expected to boost waves from the North Bay to Big Sur, weather officials say.

Inclusive Sex Ed Taught Friday In Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz nonprofit Diversity Center aims to give LGBTQ+ youth a safe place to ask questions and learn how to keep their bodies safe.