Scotts Valley Residents, Businesses Can Register Video Surveillance Footage

The program is voluntary. Footage could be useful in crime-solving and would not be shared with outside parties or interests, police said.

Phone Bill Scam Warning for Pacific Gas and Electric Customers

If you, or anyone you know, fell for this "past due" fraud, contact local law enforcement immediately.

Scotts Valley Police Offer Free Motorcycle Lessons

The Scotts Valley Police Department is offering three motorcycle safety and survival skill courses free to the public.

Man Found Guilty In Highway 1 Shooting Incident Near Pescadero

A Texas man was found guilty on Tuesday of shooting at two teens and a couple stopped on a turnout on state Highway 1 near Pescadero.

Unidentified Man Shown Using Stolen Credit Card

Surveillance images captured in Walnut Creek show a man using a personal credit card stolen in a Scotts Valley home burglary. Who is he?

Backpack Found With Ecstasy, Mushrooms, Pot

Scotts Valley Police found a deserted backpack Tuesday night filled with drugs and cash. They'll be happy to have the owner claim it.

Deputies Seek Man Who Grabbed Girl As She Walked to School

The incident was Friday near corner of Calabasas and Bowker roads in Watsonville area.

Pair From Watsonville, Santa Cruz Arrested For Multiple Offenses

Police said the two men have street-gang connections.

8 Evaluated For Illness After Plane From San Jose Makes Emergency Landing At LAX

An odor in the cabin was reported on today's flight originally bound for Phoenix.

Human Remains Found Near Gilroy Not Believed To Be Sierra LaMar

The visible dental work does not appear to be a match, officials said.

Two Teens Arrested, Accused Of Tagging Utility Box In Watsonville

They were also arrested on suspicion of being drunk in public, police said.

Two Arrested After Officers Spot Them Drinking Beer In Public In Watsonville

The Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Task Force said one was on probation, and the other had a loaded gun in his waistband and ammo in pocket.

UPDATE On Watsonville DMV Evacuation: Bomb Squad Called To Scene

Suspicious bottle found.

JUST IN: Police Activity On Alta Vista Avenue Near DMV In Watsonville

DMV is closed. Roads are closed.

Three Orange County Prison Escapees Spent Nearly A Week In Bay Area

Time was spent at a San Jose motel, with a cab driver as hostage, police said. The trio argued whether to kill him and bury his body.

Shots Fired At Watsonville Mobile Home Park; Bullet Misses Sleeping Child

Older model gray 4-door vehicle, possibly Lexus, seen leaving area. Police seeking leads.

Police Grab Two Suspects With Pricey Stolen Goods

A stolen Caletti bicycle valued at $5000.00, and a black BMW 325i are recovered by Santa Cruz police officers.

Did You Gas Up On Mt Herman Road Recently?

Scotts Valley Police say an illegal skimmer was found on a Mt Herman gas pump. Check your credit card statements if you filled up.

Elementary School Teacher Surrenders To Old Sex Crime Charges

According to Palo Alto police, Michael Christopher Airo sexually abused a girl on multiple occasions between 2002 - 2005. Airo is on leave.

Telephone Scam Reported In Santa Cruz County

A caller claims that the victim’s computer is infected with malware and viruses, and then asks for remote access in order to fix it.

Man Found Slumped Over Steering Wheel, Arrested Christmas Day In Scotts Valley

The 38-year-old probationer from Santa Cruz County was allegedly in possession of meth, heroin, drug items and brass knuckles.

15 Year Old Shot Dead In Watsonville

A dark-colored sedan possibly sped from the scene around Lawrence and Magnolia.

Coroner IDs Man Found Dead In Los Gatos Creek County Park

The 47 year old's death appears accidental, officials said.

2 From Gilroy Severely Injured In Hwy 152 Crash

The accident was Wednesday a.m. near Santa Cruz County border. A passenger wandered about 1 mile looking for help.

Fire Kills Dog At Butane Hash Oil Lab In Aptos

This is the second such case in just a week in Santa Cruz County.

'Suspicious Car' Tip Leads To Arrest Of Parolee

The suspect was allegedly found with a gun, drugs and burglary tools and booked into Santa Cruz County jail.

Domestic Disturbance Leads To Drug Bust In Scotts Valley

Two were arrested after cops said they discovered large quantities of narcotics.

BMW Chase Leads To Arrest Of Arizona Man By Santa Cruz Police

Suspect Deshawn Arnold was located hours after the chase sleeping on the back patio of a residence in the Chestnut Street area.

Gilroy Woman Killed While Walking Granddaughter to School

The fatal accident occurred near the intersection of Tatum and Wren Avenues.

Suspect Flees After Santa Cruz Police Officer Attack

Police Nixle alerts informed residents in the area of Windsor, Branciforte Avenue and Ocean View Avenue to shelter in place Thursday night.

Transients Arrested At Gunpoint After 'High-Risk' Stop in Stolen Truck

A resident saw his stolen truck in a restaurant parking lot and called police.

Man Shot, Robbed of Wallet While Sitting in Parked Van

The victim told officers he was sitting in the driver’s seat of his parked van when a man approached him, opened the door and demanded money

Dad Delivers Baby at Sheriff's Station Parking Lot

The little boy couldn't wait to join the world, luckily dad is a firefighter who was trained to deliver babies.

Sick Raccoons Pose Threat to Cats, Dogs, Officials Say

Several raccoons in parts of Santa Cruz County have tested positive for distemper, which can pose a threat to pet dogs and cats.

3 Suspects Arrested in Separate Murder Cases in Less Than 48 Hours

A $20,000 reward offer led to the arrest of two suspects.

Watsonville Teen Shot in Suspected Gang-Related Shooting

The victim, an 18-year-old Watsonville resident, said a person in a hooded sweatshirt had walked up and fired multiple rounds into his car.

Watsonville Boy, 16, Arrested for Allegedly Shooting Another Teen

Police found the victim with multiple upper torso gunshot wounds. The teen was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Elderly Man on Motor Scooter Struck by Tow Truck

Police said the truck driver did not see the man, who was riding the scooter north on Tuttle Avenue in Watsonville.

Watsonville Man Surrenders to Police After Holding Mom Hostage for 8 Hours

Hostage negotiators were able to convince Jose Carlos Garcia-Flores to let his mother go and surrender to police.

Watsonville Teen Reported Missing Found Safe

She was found on Tuesday evening based on a tip