Overturned Car In Watsonville Closes Highway 1 Offramp

CHP isn't sure when the road will reopen.

Central Fire Protection District: Backyard Burn Season Ends April 30th!

See the latest announcement from the Central Fire Protection District.

Watsonville Shooting: Bakersfield Man Charged

A man was shot multiple times in a parking lot, police said.

Watsonville Woman Killed In Skydiving Accident: Report

The Watsonville skydiving enthusiast had made thousands of jumps in the past, the Associated Press reported.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Seeks Witnesses To Carlton Road Crash

Witnesses to the April 13 accident on Highway 129 is encouraged to contact detectives "due to circumstances surrounding the crash."

Police Report Missing Watsonville Man Is Safe

He was reported missing Tuesday morning and found Tuesday afternoon.

Watsonville Cat Shootings; PETA Offers $5K Reward

Multiple cats have been shot with BB guns at a Watsonville apartment complex. One cat has died and another has been injured.

Man Gets Prison Time For Fatally Shooting Elephant Seal In Head

The elephant seal was found on the beach with a bullet hole in its head, prosecutors said. The man's motive is unclear.

2 Dead After Car Found Underwater In Moss Landing

A dive team responded to the scene after receding tides revealed the car.

Watsonville Seeing Rise In Catalytic Converter Thefts

Police shared tips to help residents avoid falling victim to a catalytic converter theft. A dozen such thefts have been reported in 2021.

Deputies Trade Fire With Armed Soquel Man

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies were investigating a suspicious car late Tuesday night when the shooting occurred.

Elderly Watsonville Man Found Safe After Reported Missing

A watchful resident spotted the man, police said.

Pajaro Man Pleads No Contest To Sex Assault Of 3 Girls

He will be sentenced to 15 years behind bars, prosecutors announced Monday.

Watsonville Police Chief David Honda Retires After 30-Year Career

His last day as the city's top cop will come this summer.

South County Homicide Investigation Launched By Sheriff's Office

The incident was reported late Tuesday in the Interlaken area. Santa Cruz County sheriff's detectives continue to investigate.

Feds Investigating Fiery Watsonville Plane Crash

A small fire was sparked Sunday after the incident, but both pilot and passenger walked away safely. Federal officials are investigating.

Central Fire Protection District: CDC Guidelines For Vaccinated Adults

https://espanol.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html

Credit Card Skimmer Found At Watsonville Bank, 2 Others In County

Get the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office's tips on how to tell if a machine has been altered by a thief.

Fatal South County Crash Under Investigation

A pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and a car passenger was hospitalized.

Dog Abandoned In Watsonville; Suspects Sought: WATCH

Home surveillance footage shows men abandoning the dog in a Watsonville neighborhood, days after it was reported missing.

Coroner IDs Watsonville Shooting Victim

He died last weekend after a Feb. 13 attack, police said.

NorCal Man Drowns After Trying To Save His Son In Moss Landing

The search was called off for a man who jumped into rough waters at a Moss Landing beach to rescue his son.

Watsonville Police Launch Homicide Investigation

One of three shooting victims last weekend has died, police said.

Coroner IDs Woman Killed In Watsonville Wrong-Way Crash

A Santa Cruz woman has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

Woman Killed In Watsonville Wreck; Arrest Made

A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Watsonville Police Make Arrest In Fatal Shooting

A gang member was drunkenly playing with a gun when it fired, killing a man, police said.

3 Watsonville Shootings Reported In 2 Days; No Arrests Made

Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries.

SEE: Watsonville Officer Helps Woman In Wheelchair Across Street

In honor of Random Acts of Kindness Day, check out this heartwarming video.

Watsonville Police Make Arrest In Record-Breaking Drug Case

Feds said they made their largest ever seizure of meth in Northern California. See where the operation was based, according to officials.

Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Santa Cruz Co. Man

Andrew Roberts, 29 of Aptos, was killed in the Nov. 9, 2019 officer-involved shooting.

Detectives: Child Victims May Be In Santa Cruz County

A man previously convicted of assaulting a local teenager was arrested on suspicion of soliciting sex from young boys.

Santa Cruz County Area Shark Population Explodes, Study Finds

A concentration of great white sharks was found in the area where a local surfer died in a shark attack last year.

PVUSD Board, Family Members Receive Threats After Controversy

Criminal investigations into the threats are possible.

Watsonville Gang Member Arrested In $15K Tagging Case, Police Say

Vandalism covered a bathroom and hand-painted mural at River Park, police said.

Woman Arrested After Slashing Man's Face, Police Say

Officers stopped her while driving, hours after the attack, police said.

Fatal Electric Bike Crash In South County

The cyclist struck a center median and was ejected from his bicycle.

Watsonville Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested During Traffic Stop

A 19-year-old victim was critically injured after being shot multiple times in a Watsonville warehouse.

Missing Aptos Teen: Search Continues, 3 Weeks Later

Jess Schroeder, 16, has been missing since he left his Aptos home on Dec. 27, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office.

Watsonville Police: 9-Hour Standoff Ends In Man's Arrest

He broke into his ex's home, and pointed a gun at her, their child and her father before barricading himself inside.

2.3K In Watsonville Lose Power In Wind-Related Outages

More than 25,000 customers in Santa Cruz County lost power Tuesday amid dry and windy weather.