Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Watsonville Shooting

The shooting followed a botched robbery attempt, police said.

Murder Case: Watsonville Man Admits To 2019 Attack, Police Say

Law enforcement initially ruled a man's death as accidental, but a new lead led officers to the arrest of a Watsonville man.

Monterey Bay Man, 19, Faces 20 Years For Fentanyl Sales, Feds Say

He is accused of selling counterfeit pills to a 20-year-old who died of an overdose and a 17-year-old who overdosed and recovered.

Man Gets 5 Years In Prison For DUI Crash: Report

The Santa Cruz County man was under the influence of meth and cannabis, KION reported.

How To Report Illegal Fireworks In Watsonville

If you're caught in possession of illegal fireworks, you could be fined $1,000, police said.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of Woman, Teenage Girl

The shooting took place after a dispute between the man and his girlfriend's family, police said.

2-Acre Grass Fire Extinguished In Watsonville Sunday: Report

The fire was located east of Highway 1, KSBW reported.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Crash Near Watsonville

A Watsonville driver hit a woman walking in the lane of the road Monday night. Impairment is not suspected, CHP said.

Deputies Use Water Bottles To Fight Watsonville Fire

Deputies used water bottles to knock down a fire near children until firefighters could arrive.

Destructive Protest; Dog Saved: Santa Cruz County Police Logs

Vandals strike downtown Santa Cruz; a rescue dog is saved after a scary fall; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

Watsonville Police Standby Amid Rumors Of Violent Protest

Watsonville Police said they've heard unverified rumors that a local shopping center may be targeted by violent protesters Thursday.

Earthquake Felt In Central Coast

An earthquake struck in San Benito County Thursday afternoon. On Wednesday, an earthquake rattled Aromas in Monterey County.

3 Arrested After Obstructing Officers Serving Warrant, Police Say

Three family members of a search warrant subject refused to leave the home, police said.

Small Earthquake Rattles Monterey County

Did you feel the Wednesday morning earthquake?

Getaway Driver In Attempted Murder Arrested, Police Say

Watsonville police say the man is a known gang member who drove the getaway car after a 2017 shooting. He was arrested in Santa Cruz.

Fatal Shooting: Man Arrested In Mexico, 15 Years Later

A Santa Cruz County gang member was found in Mexico over the weekend and charged with murder, Monterey County deputies said.

Dead Puppies Found Buried Behind Watsonville Kmart

Officers determined the mother rejected the babies, the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter said.

SEE: 40-Foot Humpback Whale Ensnared In Fishing Gear Freed

The humpback whale was entrapped by crab fishing gear and found north of Moss Landing, which is about nine miles south of Watsonville.

Fire Season Has Begun On Central Coast, Cal Fire Says

Cal Fire said 1,100 wildfires have already burned 1,800 acres this year.

Man Who Tried To Kill Watsonville Police Denied Parole, DA Says

Manuel Murillo shot at two Watsonville police officers and initiated a dangerous pursuit in a stolen car, prosecutors said.

Shark Attack: Santa Cruz County Man's Cause Of Death Released

Ben Kelly, 26, was identified as the victim in a Saturday shark attack at Manresa State Beach, five miles west of Watsonville.

Watsonville Gets $63,000 Public Safety Grant Amid Pandemic

Hard-hit local NorCal governments will receive a total of $7 million in grant funding to aid law enforcement and public safety.

Man Facing Child Porn Distribution Charge

Officers say they were tipped off after a man posted a video of a girl being sexually assaulted.

Man Facing Child Porn Distribution Charge

Officers say they were tipped off after a man posted a video of a girl being sexually assaulted.

Corpse Found; Sunk Ship: Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co. Police Logs

A homicide investigation is opened after a stabbing victim is found; a 92-foot yacht sinks; and more in police, fire and courts this week.

See: 92-Foot Yacht Sinks Near Monterey Bay; 2 Rescued

A 92-foot yacht sank near Monterey Bay, the Coast Guard said. Its occupants were brought back to land, uninjured.

Abandoned Home Catches Fire In Watsonville

There were no injuries and no other homes were damaged, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.

Shooting May Have Been Gang-Related, Police Say

The victim, 29, was sitting in a parked car with a four-year-old. The child was uninjured.

Watsonville Truck Driver Injured In Crash; Hazmat Crews Respond

Two men were injured in an East Bay crash involving a trailer containing 6,500 gallons of flammable ethanol. Hazmat crews were called.

Scammer Impersonating Watsonville Police

The scammer says a sergeant wants to discuss "confidential legal matters," police said.

Gun Drawn During Meeting To Solicit Sex Services, Police Say

A man trying to solicit paid sex had a gun drawn on him after telling a woman that he would not pay the price they agreed on, police said.

Burglary Arrest: Local Hand Sanitizer Maker Hit With $12K Theft

A local body and skin care company started to produce hand sanitizer amid the outbreak. Thieves stole $12,000 in equipment

SEE: Driver Celebrating Friend's 21st Drives Off Slope, CHP Says

The driver and his passenger were found sleeping, come daybreak, the California Highway Patrol said.

Stolen Car Returned To Owner, Found In Watsonville

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office deputies found two stolen cars within a 30-minute period Thursday night.

Person Ejected In Suspected DUI Crash, CHP Says

The passenger suffered serious injuries, the Santa Cruz branch of the California Highway Patrol said.

Price Gouging Reported In Watsonville

Anyone who sees the price of critical goods and services rise more than 10 percent should call police.

Man Shot At Outside Of Home Sunday Afternoon

Police said they are investigating to see if the shooting was gang-related.

Attempted Kidnapping: Watsonville Police Release New Image

A woman, 48, on an early morning run last month was dragged into a sedan after a man approached her to ask if he could speak with her.

Head-On Crash In River Oaks Claims Life Of Man

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Police Dispel Rumors That Officer Threw Three-Year-Old On Ground

Watsonville Police released footage of a traffic stop that was rumored to have ended in an officer throwing the driver's child.