The churches were defaced with white spray paint graffiti last weekend.
The Boulder Creek woman was fatally struck Sunday morning.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, CHP officials said.
Deputies said the suspect and the victim argued about a vandalism before the shooting.
Police said the driver admitted to stealing the merchandise from several grocery stores.
Emergency workers tried to save the woman's life at the scene.
This Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant made a fan for life.
The Boulder Creek man was riding his bicycle in Sunnyvale when he was hit.
Officials said a records check revealed that the motorcycle had been stolen earlier that day during a residential burglary in Santa Cruz.
A blown transformer led to road closure, fires and electricity outages in surrounding communities.
Suspect arrested after spotted in the store allegedly loading loot into a duffel bag, officials said.
One suspect also was arrested for alleged possession of LSD and prescription pills, officials said.
BREAKING: Police are asking for help with finding the man who "had recently become increasingly paranoid that people were out to hurt him."
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office officials said the Ben Lomond man was shot and killed in what appears to be a case of self-defense.
Sheriff's officials said the father called for help just before 4:20 p.m. Sunday.
Officials said the man allegedly tried to hide by climbing into a nearby tree.
New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the department's lobby.
Two people were arrested following the discovery, according to police.
Residents were asked to avoid the area.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
The Scotts Valley PD arrested the two for allegedly manufacturing fraudulent cards and meth possession. (Breaking)
Officers will participate in what the department describes as "Operation Safe Passage" during the next two weeks.
Luckily, this piece of art called “Uncle Buck” was buoyant and survived the dramatic kelp rescue. Watch.
BREAKING: Cal Fire crews are on scene working to knock down the small brush fire.
BREAKING: Motorists advised to carefully maneuver through the Scotts Valley intersection until repairs are made, police said.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also released photo of a person of interest in the blazes.
BREAKING: Officials said the Boston Terriers, Tibetan Spaniels, and one Chihuahua mix will be examined by a shelter veterinarian.
Residents saw smoke throughout Santa Cruz County on Wednesday.
Police said the driver was arrested on multiple charges.
BREAKING: Police said when the clerk saw the suspect clad in a Pokémon Go mask and motorcycle helmet he fled the building.
BREAKING: Two incidents were reported by two different victims less than a half-hour apart at Stanford University.
BREAKING: A passerby called deputies after reportedly seeing the three men tossing garbage from a U-Haul.
BREAKING: The onetime Brookdale Inn and Spa owner was convicted for falsifying loan documents, officials said.
Pick up one at Sheriff's center in nearby Felton. Don't delay as supplies are limited. (Breaking)
Police said the driver was arrested, accused of similar charges three weeks earlier.
BREAKING: Cleanup crews remain on scene this morning attempting to clear the slide, CHP officials said.
BREAKING: Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
BREAKING: CHP officials said one man was pinned under a work truck.
BREAKING: The crime spree started on Thursday at a Scotts Valley Bank of America.