A man is shot to death while driving; laptops stolen during high school burglary; New Year's DUI arrests.
A man was driving when he was shot, according to police.
Proceeds will serve families who can't afford breast cancer treatment and services, the police department said.
Nine laptops were among the items taken, Watsonville police said.
The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement seeks to determine what charges the person may face, the sheriff's office said.
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A woman was seriously injured this week in an explosion at a lab producing cannabis concentrates.
Breaking waves of up to nine feet, rip currents and sneaker waves are forecast this week along the Santa Cruz County coastline.
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The 15 MacQuiddy Elementary School are enrolled in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s Safe Sports program according to the report.
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Andre William Furtado was convicted on six felony charges involving human trafficking, pimping, and failing to register as a sex offender.
A man died after he was punched in the head at a Watsonville restaurant. The suspect was charged with voluntary manslaughter, police said.
The Main Library will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 2pm.
Internet access will be brought to every family in Santa Cruz County to ensure efficient remote learning.
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
The stabbing victim was hospitalized and has since recovered.
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The pedestrian was walking to his mailbox when he was hit by a driver suspected of using drugs.
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The Community Development Department will be closed December 3rd and December 4th due to necessary software updates.
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Santa Cruz County elections officials finalized results on Tuesday.
Two teenagers held a Watsonville jogger at gunpoint, but were caught after the victim tracked his iPhone location.
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She returned home early Tuesday morning.
He was pronounced dead at the scene after crashing into a wood fence and several trees.
The crash was discovered around 9:30 a.m. Friday after a car crashed into a fence and tree.